THE ORGANIC CENTER INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOM CHAPMAN

Phone

2024038520

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE ORGANIC CENTER INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $999K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIC CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CONDUCT AND CONVENE CREDIBLE, EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EFFECTS OF ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING AND COMMUNICATE THE FINDINGS TO THE PUBLIC. WE WILL ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH: - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. COMMUNICATE CREDIBLE, EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE THAT SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING. ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. IMPROVE THE EFFICACY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF ORGANIC FARMING METHODS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $644,117 Revenue: $495,928

THE ORGANIC CENTER (THE CENTER) COLLABORATES WITH ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS TO FILL GAPS IN THE CURRENT KNOWLEDGE BASE ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING. THE CENTER...

THE ORGANIC CENTER (THE CENTER) COLLABORATES WITH ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS TO FILL GAPS IN THE CURRENT KNOWLEDGE BASE ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING. THE CENTER COMPILES REPORTS SUMMARIZING THE LATEST PUBLISHED RESEARCH ON TOPICS OF IMPORTANCE TO ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING. THE CENTER COVERS UP-TO-DATE STUDIES ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND HEALTH AND PROVIDES NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARIES TO THE ORGANIC INDUSTRY AND THE PUBLIC.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $550,563

Program Service Revenue $495,928

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,046,491

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $744,097

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $644,117

Other Expenses $254,521

TOTAL EXPENSES $998,618

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,046,491	$778,780	+0.3%
Expenses	$998,618	$665,100	+0.5%
Net Income	$47,873	$113,680	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$429,574

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PAUL SCHIEFER	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACY FAVRE	PRESIDENT	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN MARIE HOURIGAN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITT LUNDGREN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLEE JAMES	TREASURER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG CRABTREE	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM WARTHESEN	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEONARD FREEMAN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIELLA VELAZQUEZ DE LEON	SECRETARY	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE SENGELMANN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MCKEON	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI DEISTEL	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL E MENES	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE HOWARD	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD FISH	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM CHAPMAN	CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$247,854
MATTHEW DILLON	CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$181,720
AMBER SCILIGO	SR. DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS	40.00	Highest	$103,880	$0	$103,880

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$1,046,491	$998,618	$2,332,845	$47,873
2023	$778,780	$665,100	$1,850,036	$113,680
2022	$1,240,985	$986,178	$725,895	$254,807
2021	$597,562	$469,294	$348,501	$128,268
2020	$601,578	$662,563	$303,967	$-60,985
2019	$810,961	$663,303	$366,697	$147,658
2018	$670,400	$657,531	$206,009	$12,869