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Composting Council Research &

EIN 54-1627814 • 501(c)3 • Raleigh, NC

Profile

The composting council research and education foundations (ccref) supports initiatives that enhance the stature and practices of the composting industry by supporting scientific research, increasing awareness and educating the public to advance environmentally and economically sustainable organic recycling.

1053 East Whitaker Mill Rd Ste 115Raleigh, NC 27604

www.compostingcouncil.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

27th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

3.2%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Assets

Down

$116,130

Down $66,853 (-37%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$116,130

Down $66,853 (-37%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$476,234

Down $135,000 (-22%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$543,087

Down $106,619 (-16%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$66,853

Down $28,381 (-74%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $43,308Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $117,736Liabilities 2013: $80,1062013Assets 2014: $164,830Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $164,8302014Assets 2015: $51,673Liabilities 2015: $3,286Net Assets 2015: $48,3872015Assets 2016: $198,298Liabilities 2016: $111,882Net Assets 2016: $86,4162016Assets 2017: $208,441Liabilities 2017: $96,0072017Assets 2018: $254,155Liabilities 2018: $22,568Net Assets 2018: $231,5872018Assets 2019: $132,585Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $132,5852019Assets 2020: $160,587Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $160,5872020Assets 2021: $96,324Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $96,3242021Assets 2022: $178,713Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $178,7132022Assets 2023: $221,455Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $221,4552023Assets 2024: $182,983Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $182,9832024Assets 2025: $116,130Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $116,1302025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$116,130
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$116,130

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $71,072Expenses 2012: $36,753Net Income 2012: $34,3192012Revenue 2013: $40,530Expenses 2013: $46,208Net Income 2013: -$5,6782013Revenue 2014: $204,750Expenses 2014: $77,550Net Income 2014: $127,2002014Revenue 2015: $11,623Expenses 2015: $128,066Net Income 2015: -$116,4432015Revenue 2016: $265,632Expenses 2016: $227,630Net Income 2016: $38,0022016Revenue 2017: $75,659Expenses 2017: $49,641Net Income 2017: $26,0182017Revenue 2018: $311,647Expenses 2018: $192,493Net Income 2018: $119,1542018Revenue 2019: $186,188Expenses 2019: $285,190Net Income 2019: -$99,0022019Revenue 2020: $298,948Expenses 2020: $270,946Net Income 2020: $28,0022020Revenue 2021: $127,246Expenses 2021: $191,509Net Income 2021: -$64,2632021Revenue 2022: $432,709Expenses 2022: $350,320Net Income 2022: $82,3892022Revenue 2023: $470,306Expenses 2023: $427,564Net Income 2023: $42,7422023Revenue 2024: $611,234Expenses 2024: $649,706Net Income 2024: -$38,4722024Revenue 2025: $476,234Expenses 2025: $543,087Net Income 2025: -$66,8532025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$476,234
Expenses$543,087
Net Income-$66,853

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.00$1.16$4.76$5.43$0.67
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.00$1.83$6.11$6.50$0.38
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.00$2.21$4.70$4.28$0.43
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.00$1.79$4.33$3.50$0.82
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.00$0.96$1.27$1.92$0.64
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.00$1.61$2.99$2.71$0.28
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.33$1.86$2.85$0.99
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$0.23$2.32$3.12$1.92$1.19
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.08$0.96$0.76$0.50$0.26
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.98$1.12$0.86$2.66$2.28$0.38
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.03$0.48$0.12$1.28$1.16
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.65$0.00$1.65$2.05$0.78$1.27
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.18$0.80$0.41$0.46$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.71$0.37$0.34
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 10, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$476,234
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The composting council research and education foundations (ccref) supports initiatives that enhance the stature and practices of the composting industry by supporting scientific research, increasing awareness and educating the public to advance environmentally and economically sustainable organic recycling.

The composting council research and education foundation (ccref) supports initiatives that enhance the stature and practices of the composting industry by supporting scientific research, increasing awareness and educating the public to advance environmentally and economically sustainable organic recycling.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$181,207$58,581▼ $122,626
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$55,773-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,776$1,776→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$182,983$116,130▼ $66,853
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$182,983$116,130▼ $66,853
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$182,983$116,130▼ $66,853
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$182,983$116,130▼ $66,853

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,776-$1,776
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Diane HazardExecutive DirectorFT$87,131$8,400$95,531

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$113,018
Program Service Revenue
$362,322
Investment Income
$894
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$79,992
Change in Net Assets
$-66,853
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$312,103
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$222,281
Professional Fundraising Fees$8,703
Total Fundraising Expense$8,703
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$143,321$3,360-$146,681
Other Salaries and Wages$87,306$16,018-$103,324
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,872$28,175-$88,047
Conferences and Meetings$40,397$4,981-$45,378
Travel$27,633$7,193-$34,826
Information Technology$9,886$13,274-$23,160
Payroll Taxes$12,641$3,795-$16,436
Other Employee Benefits$11,132$3,342-$14,474
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$8,703$8,703
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,019-$6,019
Occupancy$999$3,014-$4,013
Other Expenses$9,533$3,251-$3,251
All Other Expenses$638$2,389-$3,027
Fees for Services Legal-$2,870-$2,870
Office Expenses$721$602-$1,323
Insurance-$529-$529
Total Functional Expenses$421,794$112,590$8,703$543,087
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$8,703

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Sponsorship$33,026---
Total Events$33,026---
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountant and reviewed by the executive director. The form was then sent to all board members before filing with the irs.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Enforcement of conflicts policy is reviewed annually. Board members are asked to recuse themselves from voting on issues that may be a conflict of interest. This is documented in the meeting minutes.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Composting Council Research and
EIN
54-1627814
Address
1053 EAST WHITAKER MILL RD STE 115, RALEIGH, NC 27604

Signing Officer

Name
Diane Hazard
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2026-02-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Diane Hazard
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
5
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
Kimberly G Palmer
Address
4680 Leathers Street, San Diego, CA 92117
Preparer
Kimberly G Palmer
Phone
6198847271
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