Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Certification

EIN: 341324238

Worthington, OH

Total Revenue
$2,787,143
Total Expenses
$2,460,586
Total Assets
$726,217
Net Assets
$719,126
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Khara Strum
Phone
6142622022
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Certification, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.5M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO CREATE AND PROMOTE A HEALTHFUL, ECOLOGICAL, ACCOUNTABLE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN OHIO AND ELSEWHERE THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF AN ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM STANDARDS.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $2,720,655
Investment Income $66,090
Other Revenue $398
TOTAL REVENUE $2,787,143

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,534,378
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,460,586
Other Expenses $926,208
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,460,586

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,787,143 $2,355,929 +0.2%
Expenses $2,460,586 $2,544,226 0.0%
Net Income $326,557 $-188,297 -2.7%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
7
$84,326
Total Directors
7
$84,326
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Khara Strum Executive Dir. 20.00
Officer Director
$42,163 $0 $84,326
Tom Rapini President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine Bonilla Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Helm Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Duffey Trustee 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jordan Campbell Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Bidigare Trustee 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,787,143 $2,460,586 $726,217 $326,557
2024 $2,355,929 $2,544,226 $414,464 $-188,297
2023 $2,114,981 $2,426,811 $552,175 $-311,830
2022 $1,998,099 $2,013,315 $723,448 $-15,216
2021 $2,241,688 $2,007,984 $1,028,280 $233,704
2020 $1,922,712 $1,985,597 $1,013,279 $-62,885
2019 $1,880,188 $2,026,922 $623,466 $-146,734
2018 $1,890,420 $1,877,599 $749,592 $12,821
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