PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC (EIN 232885447) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOE DICKSON

Phone

8144220251

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $8.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO UPHOLD AND ADVANCE ORGANIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THROUGH CERTIFICATION, ADVOCACY, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS PRIORITIZE HEALTH, ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, FAIRNESS AND CARE. OUR VALUES RECOGNIZE THE INTERDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP AMONG ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERS: CERTIFIED CLIENTS AND MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT.

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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 $2,763,374

Program Service Revenue $5,449,244

Investment Income $13,090

Other Revenue $6,566

TOTAL REVENUE $8,232,274

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,765,413

Salaries & Benefits $3,803,768

Fundraising Expenses $169,418

Program Expenses $6,254,474

Other Expenses $2,421,726

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,990,907

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$8,232,274	$6,128,345	+0.3%
Expenses	$7,990,907	$6,408,526	+0.2%
Net Income	$241,367	$-280,181	-1.9%

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

$167,098

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOE MILLER	PRESIDENT	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE DICKSON	VICE PRESIDE	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL KITSCH	TREASURER	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE DIMATTEO	SECRETARY	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BETTY HARPER	BOARD MEMBER	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENELE HUGHSON	BOARD MEMBER	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA DE LIMA	BOARD MEMBER	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
GWENDOLYN WYARD	BOARD MEMBER	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA KOBUS	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$154,924	$12,174	$167,098
DIANA UNDERWOOD	DIR. OF OPER	40.00	Highest	$116,689	$11,088	$127,777
SARAH ROSE BROWN	CERTIFICATIO	40.00	Highest	$124,541	$25,709	$150,250
LISA DURAND	TOPP DIRECTO	40.00	Highest	$110,386	$25,179	$135,565

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	$8,232,274	$7,990,907	$2,149,695	$241,367
2023	$6,128,345	$6,408,526	$1,454,194	$-280,181
2022	$4,293,176	$4,217,176	$1,510,879	$76,000
2021	$4,239,851	$3,815,912	$1,487,363	$423,939
2020	$3,549,349	$3,458,541	$1,429,848	$90,808
2019	$3,528,121	$3,355,691	$929,577	$172,430
2018	$3,508,517	$3,283,117	$815,197	$225,400

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