2016-11-14T09:35:52-06:00 2015-12-31 420714325 RSM US LLP 227 W FIRST ST STE 700 DULUTH MN 558021926 990 2015-01-01 411908341 ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION ORGA 2182264164 6771 SOUTH SILVER HILL DRIVE FINLAND MN 55603 RONALD CUMMINS NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2182264164 2016-11-10 1 JULIE BOYER P01278549 2187275025 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z RONALD CUMMINS 6771 SOUTH SILVER HILL DRIVE FINLAND MN 55603 3797770 0 X WWW.ORGANICCONSUMERS.ORG X 1998 MN CONSUMER EDUCATION - TO INCREASE CONSUMERS' AWARENESS/KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIC AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT/EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL MODEL. 5 1 27 1 0 0 3341316 3792289 0 0 319 764 210 4717 3341845 3797770 664911 924575 0 0 1242374 1343242 0 0 297972 1219058 1548771 3126343 3816588 215502 -18818 1494280 1455408 309667 289613 1184613 1165795 X EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO DEVELOPING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND RESPONSIVENESS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO INSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES. 0 0 2685111 909353 TO INCREASE CONSUMERS' AWARENESS/KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIC AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT/EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL MODEL.THE MAIN GOALS OF THIS ORGANIZATION ARE:1) TO DEVELOP A NEWSLETTER CALLED THE ORGANIC CONSUMER, FOR U.S. CONSUMERS2) TO CREATE AN INTERACTIVE NETWORK OF U.S. CONSUMERS CONCERNED ABOUT FOOD SAFETY AND SUPPORTIVE OF SUSTATINABLE, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE.3) TO INCREASE PEOPLE'S AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIC FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION4) TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE MODEL.WE REALIZE THAT CONSUMER AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND RESPONSIVENESS IS AN ISSUE OF BROADER SCOPE THAN JUST EDUCATION; IT ALSO INVOLVES FOCUSING ON DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF SOCIETAL GOALS AND CONSENSUS BUILDING. 394987 15222 FAIR WORLD PROJECT: A PROJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT PROMOTES FAIR TRADE, INSISTS ON INTEGRITY IN FAIR TRADE, AND CULTIVATES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO GLOBAL ECONOMICS. THE PROJECT SEEKS TO PROTECT THE USE OF THE TERM "FAIR TRADE" IN THE MARKETPLACE, EXPAND MARKETS FOR AUTHENTIC FAIR TRADE, EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT KEY ISSUES IN TRADE AND AGRICULTURE, ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES LEADING TO A JUST ECONOMY, AND FACILITATE COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS TO CREATE TRUE SYSTEM CHANGE. 3080098 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MN X X ROSE WELCH 2182264164 6771 SILVER LAKE DRIVE FINLAND MN 55603 X RONALD CUMMINS NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00 20.00 X X 112115 0 0 ROSEMARY WELCH TREASURER 40.00 X X 71320 0 0 PATRICK KERRIGAN SECRETARY 40.00 X X 45828 0 0 DAVID ABAZS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 3544 0 0 ROBIN SEYDEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE PAUL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 39.00 1.00 X 102218 0 0 335025 0 0 2 0 0 0 HUDSON BAY COMPANY PO BOX 427 ANOKA MN 55303 PHONE SOLICITATIONS 417998 1 3792289 3792289 764 764 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 4717 4717 4717 3797770 4717 0 764 249332 249332 675243 675243 232808 186246 23281 23281 1110434 888348 178205 43881 28833 28833 190828 88880 101948 16123 16123 313068 224734 42683 45651 25314 18985 3797 2532 43029 32272 6454 4303 267086 253364 367 13355 163849 163849 10994 8246 1649 1099 26579 19934 3987 2658 4950 3712 743 495 EDUCATION/MOBILIZATION 417998 250799 29260 137939 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 25946 12972 6487 6487 MISCELLANEOUS 10824 10824 MEMBERSHIPS BENEFITS 3350 3182 168 3816588 3080098 438518 297972 805245 478493 254566 486112 14408 4082 631308 144587 420061 486721 1494280 1455408 67167 71702 17500 50000 225000 150000 0 17911 309667 289613 X 1084634 1064338 99979 101457 1184613 1165795 1494280 1455408 -18818 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2009522 1888720 3053173 3341316 3792289 14085020 2009522 1888720 3053173 3341316 3792289 14085020 2435085 11649935 861 652 442 319 764 3038 28407 169 23938 210 4717 57441 14145499 0.82360 0.85690 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 117000 117000 316064 36594 279470 198244 107993 90251 486721 ASSETS HELD FOR OTHER 17911 17911 X 4133928 707597 707597 3426331 371439 371439 3797770 3954284 509135 509135 3445149 371439 371439 3816588 PART X, LINE 2: THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SIMILAR LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. UNDER GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, THE ORGANIZATIONS MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. MANAGEMENT EVALUATES THE ORGANIZATIONS' TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ORGANIC CONSUMERS FUND REVENUE 707,597. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ELIMINATIONS 371,439. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ORGANIC CONSUMERS FUND EXPENSES 509,135. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ELIMINATIONS 371,439. 0 NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND ALSO EDUCATE THE MEXICAN PUBLIC ON HOW TO SUPPORT SUCH SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 675243 0 0 0 0 0 0 675243 0 675243 NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND ALSO EDUCATE THE MEXICAN PUBLIC ON HOW TO SUPPORT SUCH SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 675243 ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE DIRECTOR TRAVELED TO THE FACILITY TO CONFIRM THE GRANTS WERE BEING USED TO FURTHER THE PROGRAM SERVICE PROJECTS. X X X 1 HUDSON BAY COMPANY PO BOX 427 ANOKA MN 55303 PHONE SOLICITATIONS 1 543666 417998 125668 543666 417998 125668 AL AK AR CA CO CT FL GA HI IL KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI 1 US RIGHT TO KNOW 6026A HARWOOD AVE OAKLAND CA 94618 465676616 501(C)(3) 150000 LABELING BIG LEARNING 1721 KEMP MILL ROAD SILVER SPRING MD 20910 501(C)(3) 9989 SPONSOR FOR THE MONTGOMERY VICTORY GARDENS THE IMMEDIATE LIFE PO BOX 1556 NEW YORK NY 10013 020682988 501(C)(3) 10000 SUPPORT OF THE ARTS RIGHT TO KNOW MN 1227 ARBOR LAKES PKWY MAPLE GROVE MN 55369 462499838 501(C)(3) 11282 GMO LABELING BIODIVERSITY 12 LOCUST AVE LEXINGTON MA 02421 464207099 501(C)(3) 5100 CLIMATE CHANGE CATIS - MEXICO 850 W ADAMS ST UNIT 6E CHICAGO IL 606073086 800859981 501(C)(3) 5000 WATER QUALITY CONFERENCE CITIZENS FOR GMO LABELING 15 N RIVER ROAD TOLLAND CT 06084 463839003 501(C)(3) 5000 LABELING GLOBAL EXCHANGE 2017 MISSION STREET SUITE 3203 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110 943066686 501(C)(3) 5000 HUMAN RIGHTS MAIN STREET PROJECT 105 E 4TH ST SUITE 213 NORTHFIELD MN 55057 201788275 501(C)(3) 6250 AGRICULTURE GILDEA FOUNDATION PO BOX 22557 SANTA BARBARA CA 93121 205174160 501(C)(3) 11000 AUTHOR/DR. ROSITA ARVIGO 10 0 PART I, LINE 2: ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION MONITORS AND RECEIVES REPORTS BACK FROM ANY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT THE ORGANIZATION GIVES MONEY TO. SCHEDULE I, PART II, COLUMN B THE ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION MADE A REASONABLE EFFORT TO CONFIRM THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOR BIG LEARNING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ACCOUNTANT AND BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C NO MEMBER OF ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR STAFF SHALL DERIVE ANY PERSONAL PROFIT OR GAIN, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY REASON OF HIS OR HER PARTICIPATION WITH ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION. THIS SHALL ALSO INCLUDE THE MEMBER'S BUSINESS OR OTHER NONPROFIT AFFILIATIONS, FAMILY AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, EMPLOYER, OR CLOSE ASSOCIATES WHO MAY STAND TO RECEIVE A BENEFIT OR GAIN. EACH INDIVIDUAL SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD CHAIR ANY PERSONAL INTERESTS WHICH HE OR SHE MAY HAVE IN ANY MATTER PENDING BEFORE THE ORGANIZATION AND SHALL REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DISCUSSION OR DECISION ON SUCH MATTER. IN ADDITION, ANY MEMBER OF ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR STALL SHALL REFRAIN FROM OBTAINING ANY LIST OF CLIENTS OR DONORS FOR PERSONAL OR PRIVATE SOLICITATION PURPOSES AT ANY TIME DURING THE TERM OF THEIR AFFILIATION. ANY NEW MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE GIVEN THIS POLICY AT THE TIME OF THEIR ELECTION ONTO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE POLICY WILL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION USES COMPARABLE DATA TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR CEO. COMPENSATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART VII RONALD CUMMINS IS COMPENSATED FROM THE ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION FOR HIS POSITION AS THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ROSE WELCH IS COMPENSATED FROM THE ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION FOR HER ROLE AS THE GENERAL MANAGER. PAT KERRIGAN IS COMPENSATED FROM THE ORGANIC CONSUMER ASSOCIATION FOR HIS ROLE AS THE ORGANIC STANDARDS AND RETAIL DIRECTOR. ORGANIC CONSUMERS FUND 6100 CLIFF ESTATE ROAD LITTLE MARAIS MN 55614 412020937 TO BUILD COALITIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. MN 501(C)(4) N/A N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1