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Composting Council Research and Education Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 54-1627814

Apr 01, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 • Filed on Jan 30, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.COMPOSTINGCOUNCIL.ORG
1053 East Whitaker Mill Rd Ste 115Raleigh, NC 27604

(919) 779-7516

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

60th percentile

9.1%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$38,066

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

75th percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

8.7%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$221,455

Up $42,742 (+24%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$221,455

Up $42,742 (+24%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$470,306

Up $37,597 (+8.7%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$427,564

Up $77,244 (+22%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$42,742

Down $39,647 (-48%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2023

Assets$221,455
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$221,455
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$470,306
Expenses$427,564
Net Income$42,742
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023
Signed
Jan 30, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$470,306
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$178,713$221,455▲ $42,742
Total Assets$178,713$221,455▲ $42,742
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$178,713$221,455▲ $42,742
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$178,713$221,455▲ $42,742
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$178,713$221,455▲ $42,742
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Diane HazardExecutive DiFT$35,962$2,104$38,066

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ginny BlackChair
Lorrie Loder-rossiterVice Chair
Andrew CarpenterTrustee
Charles DupreyTrustee
Kate KurtzTrustee
Monica Ozores-hamptonTrustee
Rebecca RyalsTrustee
TIM O'NEILLTrustee
Britt FaucetteSecretary
Jeff ZiegenbeinTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$227,571
Program Service Revenue
$242,556
Investment Income
$179
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$227,571
Change in Net Assets
$42,742
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$286,793
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$89,982
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$33,813
Total Fundraising Expense$32,358
Professional Fundraising Fees$16,976

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$167,537--$167,537
Other Salaries and Wages$28,635$1,208$13,877$43,720
Travel$30,959$6,492-$37,451
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,971$8,991-$35,962
Grants to Domestic Individuals$33,813--$33,813
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$16,976$16,976
Information Technology$6,880$3,290-$10,170
Payroll Taxes$5,181$950$1,293$7,424
Fees for Services Legal-$5,896-$5,896
Fees for Services Management-$3,819-$3,819
All Other Expenses$547$2,333-$2,880
Other Employee Benefits$2,007$657$212$2,876
Occupancy-$2,159-$2,159
Conferences and Meetings$1,750--$1,750
Other Expenses$1,307$2,479-$1,307
Office Expenses-$982-$982
Insurance-$865-$865
Total Functional Expenses$344,686$50,520$32,358$427,564
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$16,976
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

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

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“This 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, Page 6, Part VI, 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 &
EIN
54-1627814
Address
1053 EAST WHITAKER MILL RD STE 115, RALEIGH, NC 27604

Signing Officer

Name
Diane Hazard
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-01-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Diane Hazard
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Hollingsworth Avent Averre & Purvis Pa
Address
300 W MILLBROOK RD, RALEIGH, NC 27609-4306
Preparer
Tina R Purvis CPA
Phone
9198484100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractor fees 167,537 0 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE FORM WAS THEN SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THIS 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$221,455
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$221,455
Revenue
$470,306
Expenses
$427,564
Net income
$42,742
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