THE CRN FOUNDATION

EIN: 264677478 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$431,635
Total Expenses
$403,058
Total Assets
$213,879
Net Assets
$184,211
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JEFF VENTURA
Phone
2022047700
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE CRN FOUNDATION, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $432K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 136% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $403K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE CRN FOUNDATION PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT RESPONSIBLE USE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, AND PROVIDES RESEARCHERS AND HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS WITH EDUCATION ON THE PROPER ROLE OF SUPPLEMENTS IN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. MANAGED BY THE COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE NUTRITION, THE CRN FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 2009 TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT: PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND SAFETY OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND FUNCTIONAL FOOD AS PART OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THAT ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO MAKE MORE INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT THEIR USAGE OF THESE PRODUCTS; PROVIDE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO UNDERSTAND THE PROPER USES OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN THEIR PRACTICES; PROMOTE TRUTHFUL AND NON-MISLEADING ADVERTISING OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS TO CONSUMERS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE SELF-REGULATION OF ADVERTISING BY INDUSTRY MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $117,044

ACOG: THE CRN FOUNDATION IS PARTICIPATING AT THE UPCOMING AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS (ACOG) ANNUAL CLINICAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEETING, IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA. ALONG WITH...

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ACOG: THE CRN FOUNDATION IS PARTICIPATING AT THE UPCOMING AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS (ACOG) ANNUAL CLINICAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEETING, IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA. ALONG WITH PARTICIPATING MEMBER COMPANIES, THE CRN FOUNDATION WILL SHOWCASE THE LATEST RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTS IN PRENATAL NUTRITION THROUGH A "PRENATAL NUTRITION CENTER" THAT WILL SERVE AS A HUB FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO LEARN ABOUT THE CRITICAL ROLE OF PRENATAL SUPPLEMENTS DURING PREGNANCY. ADDITIONALLY, WE WILL HOST A PRODUCT THEATER SESSION FEATURING SPEAKERS WHO WILL DISCUSS THE SCIENCE BEHIND PRENATAL SUPPLEMENTS AND WHAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NEED TO KNOW TO ADVISE THEIR PATIENTS EFFECTIVELY.

Program 2
Expenses: $25,818

NUTRITION ACCESS TASK FORCE: THE CRN FOUNDATION'S ACCESS INITIATIVE IS A NATIONAL, LONG-TERM EFFORT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL NUTRITION AND HIGH-QUALITY DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR UNDERSERVED...

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NUTRITION ACCESS TASK FORCE: THE CRN FOUNDATION'S ACCESS INITIATIVE IS A NATIONAL, LONG-TERM EFFORT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL NUTRITION AND HIGH-QUALITY DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. LAUNCHED IN LATE 2024, THE INITIATIVE WORKS THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS-BEGINNING WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FREE AND CHARITABLE CLINICS (NAFC)-TO DELIVER NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITIES THAT ARE UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED, OR OTHERWISE LACK CONSISTENT ACCESS TO CARE. SEE SCHEDULE O.BY LEVERAGING THE REACH OF MORE THAN 1,400 CLINICS SERVING 1.7 MILLION PATIENTS ANNUALLY, THE INITIATIVE HELPS INTEGRATE NUTRITION INTO FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE INITIATIVE IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH STRONG INDUSTRY COLLABORATION THROUGH PRODUCT DONATIONS, FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT, THIS ENABLES THE DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS AND HELP ADDRESS WIDESPREAD NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CHRONIC DISEASE AND HEALTH DISPARITIES.OVERALL, THE ACCESS INITIATIVE REFLECTS THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY'S COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY-PROVIDING TANGIBLE, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS THAT ENSURE NUTRITION IS RECOGNIZED AS A FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT OF HEALTHCARE FOR ALL.

Program 3
Expenses: $256,523

VITAMIN & MINERAL CHAPTER PROVIDES SCIENCE-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVELS (ULS) FOR NUTRIENTS IN DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. SINCE THE HANDBOOK WAS LAST PUBLISHED IN...

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VITAMIN & MINERAL CHAPTER PROVIDES SCIENCE-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVELS (ULS) FOR NUTRIENTS IN DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. SINCE THE HANDBOOK WAS LAST PUBLISHED IN 2014, CRN WILL UPDATE CHAPTERS FROM THE HANDBOOK TO REFLECT CURRENT SCIENCE. ADDITIONAL CHAPTERS FOR NUTRIENTS, SUCH AS CHOLINE AND LUTEIN AND ZEAXANTHIN, WILL BE DEVELOPED. CRN FOUNDATION CREATED A VITAMIN D STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATION INITIATIVE EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VITAMIN D AND COVID-19.

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $430,555
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,080
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $431,635

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $403,058
Other Expenses $378,058
TOTAL EXPENSES $403,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $431,635 $182,707 +1.4%
Expenses $403,058 $203,491 +1.0%
Net Income $28,577 $-20,784 -2.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
4

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
5
$909,275
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN TODD CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICAH OSBORNE TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY RITZ SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA MARTIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE MISTER CEO, CRN 5.00
Officer
$0 $107,366 $652,975
JEFF VENTURA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer
$0 $23,607 $256,300
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 $431,635 $403,058 $213,879 $28,577
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $109,451 $87,478 $176,418 $21,973
2022 $95,677 $177,057 $159,189 $-81,380
2021 $216,719 $194,256 $235,825 $22,463
2020 $167,052 $40,832 $213,362 $126,220
2019 $247,560 $286,497 $93,017 $-38,937
2018 $250,548 $245,000 $154,019 $5,548
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