MISSOURI ORGANIC ASSOCIATION

EIN: 431622852 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

HARTSBURG, MO

Total Revenue
$1,379,325
Total Expenses
$1,222,032
Total Assets
$1,157,288
Net Assets
$723,347
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
NICK CUCHETTI
Phone
5738010798
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MISSOURI ORGANIC ASSOCIATION, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 130% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

MISSOURI ORGANIC ASSOCIATION WAS FOUNDED IN 1993 BY THE ORGANIC FARMING COMMUNITY OF MISSOURI. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTREACH, WE WORK TO ADVISE AND SUPPORT ORGANIC GROWERS, PRODUCERS, AND TO HELP CREATE A MORE ECOLOGICALLY SOUND FOOD ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,037,656

MOA, WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USDA, IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND PRIVATE FOREST LANDOWNERS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES. THIS...

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MOA, WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USDA, IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND PRIVATE FOREST LANDOWNERS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES. THIS PROJECT HAS WORKED TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES, LEVERAGE THE GREENHOUSE GAS BENEFITS OF CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITY PRODUCTION, AND PROVIDE DIRECT, MEANINGFUL BENEFITS TO PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE, INCLUDING FOR SMALL AND UNDERSERVED PRODUCERS. MOA'S FOCUS HAS BEEN ON EXPANDING THE USE OF NRCS PRACTICE CODE 336, SPECIFICALLY THE APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR TO MISSOURI'S WORKING LANDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $51,530

MOA IS THE MISSOURI LEAD FOR THE TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, A USDA PROGRAM INTENDED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONING AND EXISTING ORGANIC...

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MOA IS THE MISSOURI LEAD FOR THE TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, A USDA PROGRAM INTENDED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONING AND EXISTING ORGANIC FARMERS. MOA IS PROVIDING DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO PRODUCERS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO ORGANIC TRANSITION, COMMUNITY AND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MENTOR/MENTEE RELATIONSHIPS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIC AG INDUSTRY.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,257 Revenue: $14,835

MOA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH USDA, HAS WORKED TO INCREASE AWARENESS, TECHNICAL TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN MISSOURI. MOA ACHIEVED THIS THROUGH PRODUCER EDUCATION...

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MOA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH USDA, HAS WORKED TO INCREASE AWARENESS, TECHNICAL TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN MISSOURI. MOA ACHIEVED THIS THROUGH PRODUCER EDUCATION FOCUSED ON PRODUCTION METHODS AND PRINCIPLES, MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES, GUIDANCE FOR TRANSITION AND MAINTENANCE OF ORGANIC CERTIFICATION, ENTERPRISE-SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS. THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2024.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,364,490
Program Service Revenue $14,835
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,379,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $767,996
Salaries & Benefits $241,184
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,090,443
Other Expenses $212,852
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,222,032

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,379,325 $598,543 +1.3%
Expenses $1,222,032 $578,919 +1.1%
Net Income $157,293 $19,624 +7.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
7
Volunteers
8

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
6
$98,764
Total Directors
17
$24,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JIMI WASHBURN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$24,000 $0 $24,000
TERRY DURHAM VICE-PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETHANY HAHN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK CUCHETTI SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DENMEADE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL MONNIG MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN HELLAND MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN EDDY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL RUPPERT RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN KUEBLER RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE PHILLIPS RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID YODER RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN MEYERS RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC FEUTZ RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN WELLS RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISABEL MANZANARES RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA HUDSON RESIGNED MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH SHAW RESIGNED FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$45,012 $2,877 $47,889
ETHAN MILLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$23,998 $2,877 $26,875
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 $1,379,325 $1,222,032 $1,157,288 $157,293
2023 $598,543 $578,919 $648,963 $19,624
2022 $60,898 $78,060 $568,670 $-17,162
2021 $54,968 $83,454 $584,314 $-28,486
2020 $92,979 $136,581 $612,800 $-43,602
2019 $654,581 $70,812 $641,640 $583,769
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