Civic Intelligence

Organic Farmers Association

EIN 85-1249281 • 501(c)5 • Spirit Lake, IA

Profile

The mission of the Organic Farmers Association is to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers. Our purpose is to build and support a farmer-led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmersstrengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations; and welcoming support and cooperation with like-minded individuals and organizations.

PO Box 709Spirit Lake, IA 51360

www.organicfarmersassociation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

76th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

98th percentile

92%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

106%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$899,115

Up $404,230 (+82%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$168,034

Up $98,102 (+140%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$731,081

Up $306,128 (+72%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,529,179

Up $604,816 (+65%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,223,051

Up $480,540 (+65%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$306,128

Up $124,276 (+68%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $135,745Liabilities 2021: $2,685Net Assets 2021: $133,0602021Assets 2022: $244,229Liabilities 2022: $1,128Net Assets 2022: $243,1012022Assets 2023: $494,885Liabilities 2023: $69,932Net Assets 2023: $424,9532023Assets 2024: $899,115Liabilities 2024: $168,034Net Assets 2024: $731,0812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$899,115
Liabilities$168,034
Net Assets$731,081
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2021: $263,180Expenses 2021: $137,938Net Income 2021: $125,2422021Revenue 2022: $359,245Expenses 2022: $249,204Net Income 2022: $110,0412022Revenue 2023: $924,363Expenses 2023: $742,511Net Income 2023: $181,8522023Revenue 2024: $1,529,179Expenses 2024: $1,223,051Net Income 2024: $306,1282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,529,179
Expenses$1,223,051
Net Income$306,128
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$899,115
Liabilities
$168,034
Net assets
$731,081
Revenue
$1,529,179
Expenses
$1,223,051
Net income
$306,128
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.17$0.73$1.53$1.22$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.07$0.42$0.92$0.74$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.36$0.25$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.13$0.26$0.14$0.13
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 31, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,529,179
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the Organic Farmers Association is to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers. Our purpose is to build and support a farmer-led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmersstrengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations; and welcoming support and cooperation with like-minded individuals and organizations.

The mission of the Organic Farmers Association is to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers so that organic agriculture will become the basis of a viable United States food and agricultural policy and production system to support a healthier planet for the benefit of all life. Our purpose is to build and support a farmer-led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers;strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations; and welcoming support and cooperation with like-minded individuals and organizations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$424,953$731,081▲ $306,128
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$433,735$587,415▲ $153,680
Accounts Receivable$61,150$311,700▲ $250,550
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$494,885$899,115▲ $404,230
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$69,932$168,034▲ $98,102
Total Liabilities$69,932$168,034▲ $98,102
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$424,953$731,081▲ $306,128
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$494,885$899,115▲ $404,230
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kate MendenhallExecutive DirectorPT$60,000$60,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Pryor GarnettPresident
Bob KeatleyDirector
Dave BishopDirector
Dave CampbellDirector
Doug MurphyDirector
Eve Kaplan-walbrechtDirector
Jessie BuieDirector
Ken KimesDirector
Kevin FultonDirector
Sam Hilborn-naluaiDirector
Sara TashkerDirector
Shawn PeeblesDirector
Linley DixonMember at Large
Rebekah WeberSecretary
Ed MaltbyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,527,929
Program Service Revenue
$1,250
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$90,028
Change in Net Assets
$306,128
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,139,456
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$83,595
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$60,000--$60,000
Travel$37,392--$37,392
All Other Expenses$17,362$5,579-$22,941
Conferences and Meetings$18,135--$18,135
Other Salaries and Wages$5,166$11,625-$16,791
Other Expenses$14,811$9,784-$14,811
Fees for Services Management-$12,866-$12,866
Payroll Taxes$4,451$2,353-$6,804
Office Expenses$4,151$174-$4,325
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,619-$3,619
Insurance$2,968$324-$3,292
Fees for Services Lobbying$1,635--$1,635
Advertising$160$10-$170
Total Functional Expenses$1,176,717$46,334$0$1,223,051
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
Audit committee
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Organic farmers with voting rights, supporter members and organization members with no voting rights”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Organic farm members elect the governing body”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“By-law changes require approval of 60% of all members”

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

“A pdf copy of the tax return was sent to members to review”

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

“Board and Policy Committee members review, sign, and identify potential conflicts of interest annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The Executive Committee of the Governing Council reviews annual salary upon an annual performance evaluation by the President. The Governing Council then votes upon the Executive Committee's recommendation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The Executive Committee of the Governing Council reviews annual salary upon an annual performance evaluation by the President. The Governing Council then votes upon the Executive Committee's recommendation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Organic Farmers Association
EIN
85-1249281
Phone
2026435363
Address
PO BOX 709, SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360

Signing Officer

Name
Kate Mendenhall
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Winther Stave & Co Llp
Address
1316 W 18TH ST PO BOX 175, SPENCER, IA 51301
Preparer
Rodney a Meendering
Phone
7122623117
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IRS990/MissionDesc0The mission of the Organic Farmers Association is to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers so that organic agriculture will become the basis of a viable United States food and agricultural policy and production system to support a healthier planet for the benefit of all life. Our purpose is to build and support a farmer-led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers;strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations; and welcoming support and cooperation with like-minded individuals and organizations.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS PRIMARILY AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL TO ADVANCE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO SYSTEMIC FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO PUT FARMERS IN THE DRIVER SEAT TO IDENTIFY ON-FARM PROBLEMS AND THE SOLUTIONS TO SOLVE THEM, PUSH PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND EDUCATION THAT WILL BUILD A MORE RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ORGANIC FARMERS WITH VOTING RIGHTS, SUPPORTER MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERS WITH NO VOTING RIGHTS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ORGANIC FARM MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BY-LAW CHANGES REQUIRE APPROVAL OF 60% OF ALL MEMBERS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A PDF COPY OF THE TAX RETURN WAS SENT TO MEMBERS TO REVIEW
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Board and Policy Committee members review, sign, and identify potential conflicts of interest annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Executive Committee of the Governing Council reviews annual salary upon an annual performance evaluation by the President. The Governing Council then votes upon the Executive Committee's recommendation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The Executive Committee of the Governing Council reviews annual salary upon an annual performance evaluation by the President. The Governing Council then votes upon the Executive Committee's recommendation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7No documents available to the public.

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