THE NON-GMO PROJECT

EIN: 020799621 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$6,847,088
Total Expenses
$6,230,879
Total Assets
$4,906,843
Net Assets
$4,216,604
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MEGAN WESTGATE
Phone
3602557704
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

THE NON-GMO PROJECT, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $6.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.2M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE NON-GMO PROJECT OFFERS TRUSTWORTHY EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDES NON-GMO PRODUCT VERIFICATION SERVICES TO CONSUMERS, BRANDS AND RETAILERS WITH THE PURPOSE OF EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, THE PLANET, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,535,461 Revenue: $6,738,075

PRODUCT VERIFICATION PROGRAM - THE NON-GMO PROJECT IS THE MOST WIDELY RECOGNIZED AND TRUSTED THIRD-PARTY VERIFIER OF NON-GMO FOOD AND PRODUCTS, WITH MORE THAN 64,000 NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED PRODUCTS...

Read more

PRODUCT VERIFICATION PROGRAM - THE NON-GMO PROJECT IS THE MOST WIDELY RECOGNIZED AND TRUSTED THIRD-PARTY VERIFIER OF NON-GMO FOOD AND PRODUCTS, WITH MORE THAN 64,000 NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET. EVERY PRODUCT DISPLAYING THE NON-GMO PROJECT "BUTTERFLY" LOGO HAS MET THE RIGOROUS REQUIREMENTS OF THE NON-GMO PROJECT STANDARD, AND WHICH IS INFORMED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND AN INTERNAL RESEARCH TEAM, REFLECTS A DYNAMIC RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES. THIS NON-GMO STANDARD REMAINS THE MOST MEANINGFUL AND VIABLE WAY FOR SUPPLIERS, BRANDS AND RETAILERS TO SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CONSUMERS WITH TRANSPARENT INFORMED CHOICES IN THE MARKETPLACE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,056,271

OUTREACH & EDUCATION - OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE NON-GMO PROJECT'S MISSION. WE PROVIDE THE 5,800+ NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED BRANDS WITH CONSUMER RESEARCH, MARKETING CAMPAIGNS...

Read more

OUTREACH & EDUCATION - OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE NON-GMO PROJECT'S MISSION. WE PROVIDE THE 5,800+ NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED BRANDS WITH CONSUMER RESEARCH, MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS, AND OTHER SUPPORT SO THEY CAN INFORM RETAILERS AND SHOPPERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING AND BUILDING THE NON-GMO PRODUCT SUPPLY CHAIN AND RETAIL OFFERERINGS. WE DIRECTLY ENGAGE THE PUBLIC THROUGH CURATED CONTENT THAT IS SHARED VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, WEB SITE (WWW.NONGMOPROJECT.ORG ), PUBLICATIONS, AND INDUSTRY EVENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $501,780 Revenue: $1,116

NON-GMO MONTH - NON-GMO MONTH IS AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN THAT TAKES PLACE EVERY OCTOBER. THE CAMPAIGN UNITES NON-GMO PROJECT-VERIFIED BRANDS WITH GROCERY RETAILERS, SHOPPING APPS, CONSUMERS, AND DONORS IN...

Read more

NON-GMO MONTH - NON-GMO MONTH IS AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN THAT TAKES PLACE EVERY OCTOBER. THE CAMPAIGN UNITES NON-GMO PROJECT-VERIFIED BRANDS WITH GROCERY RETAILERS, SHOPPING APPS, CONSUMERS, AND DONORS IN CELEBRATING THE PRESERVATION AND GROWTH OF A NON-GENETICALLY MODIFIED PRODUCT OFFERINGS. PROGRAMMING ALSO EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THE BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE OF HAVING NON-GMO CHOICES AND TRANSPARENT LABELING.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $58,446
Program Service Revenue $6,738,075
Investment Income $27,871
Other Revenue $22,696
TOTAL REVENUE $6,847,088

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000
Salaries & Benefits $3,947,648
Fundraising Expenses $182,294
Program Expenses $5,093,512
Other Expenses $2,232,675
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,230,879

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $6,847,088 $4,776,077 +0.4%
Expenses $6,230,879 $5,728,018 +0.1%
Net Income $616,209 $-951,941 -1.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
48
Volunteers
9

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
4
$311,563
Total Directors
10
$192,870
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALISA GRAVITZ BOARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERROL SCHWEIZER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$2,502 $0 $2,502
ALAN LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE ATCHISON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN WESTGATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$179,081 $5,035 $184,116
TINA OWENS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FORAKER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIMAL RAMJEE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIA RUIZ BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$3,750 $0 $3,750
RASHEEDA HAWK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$2,502 $0 $2,502
NICHOLE OLESON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF PEOPLE & FINANCE/BOARD SECRETAR 40.00
Officer
$118,163 $5,534 $123,697
LUCY MACLOUGHLIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF INTEGRITY & IMPACT 40.00
Highest
$136,610 $1,695 $138,305
CAMERON MILLER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF BUSINESS STRATEGY & INNOVATION 40.00
Highest
$128,946 $6,830 $135,776
HANS EISENBEIS DIRECTOR OF MISSION & MESSAGING 40.00
Highest
$104,886 $7,029 $111,915
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,847,088 $6,230,879 $4,906,843 $616,209
2022 $4,776,077 $5,728,018 $4,260,365 $-951,941
2021 $5,061,798 $3,909,211 $5,084,650 $1,152,587
2020 $4,601,789 $3,935,550 $4,263,072 $666,239
2019 $4,355,952 $3,350,979 $3,050,531 $1,004,973
2018 $3,125,803 $2,385,949 $1,962,864 $739,854
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Washington Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare THE NON-GMO PROJECT with other nonprofits in Washington and across the country.