2025-11-12T14:55:31-08:00 2024-12-31 950858589 Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP 579 Auto Center Drive Watsonville CA 95076 990 2024-01-01 770070930 CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMERS INC CALI 8314232263 877 CEDAR STREET 248 SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 KELLY DAMEWOOD CEO 2025-11-12 true true KIMBRA SAID CPA P01596055 8317242441 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KELLY DAMEWOOD 877 CEDAR STREET 248 SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 7283520 false X CCOF.ORG X 1973 CA CCOF ADVANCES ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FOR A HEALTHY WORLD. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR PURPOSE THROUGH ORGANIC CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND PROMOTION. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE ORGANIC IS THE NORM. 15 15 56 60 0 336260 4926655 5787500 167705 181566 490211 577506 5584571 6882832 326692 444464 0 3861448 4658623 0 0 1056346 1231268 5244486 6334355 340085 548477 9603315 10330103 789157 724713 8814158 9605390 CCOF ADVANCES ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FOR A HEALTHY WORLD. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR PURPOSE THROUGH ORGANIC CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND PROMOTION. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE ORGANIC IS THE NORM. false false In 2024, CCOF made significant strides in advancing organic agriculture through consumer education, digital innovation, international outreach, and policy advocacy. The Organization launched a groundbreaking national video ad campaign promoting organic food, featuring CCOF clients, which is projected to reach over 50 million views by the end of 2026 across platforms like Roku and YouTube. CCOF launched a newly redesigned website enhancing user experience with improved navigation, a robust Resource Library, a new Why Organic? section to educate consumers, and an upgraded member directory, making it easier for consumers to find and connect with certified organic producers and handlers.CCOF organized a trade mission to Mexico, facilitating connections between 10 certified producers and buyers in Guadalajara and Mexico City. Additionally, the Organization's policy and advocacy initiatives mobilized CCOF's membership to influence the California State Board of Food and Agricultures definition of regenerative to ensure inclusion of organic agriculture, contributed to the passage of California Proposition 4 securing a $300 million investment in agriculture, and initiated a policy campaign to integrate organic food into Food is Medicine and institutional procurement programs.CCOF, Inc.s policy and member services team successfully advocated for the state of California to set ambitious organic land targets, fund the states organic transition program, and expand emergency relief funds. The policy team surveyed and engaged 150 members to establish a farm labor policy platform and connected over 100 organic farmers and producers through regional CCOF chapter meetings. false true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false true 20 0 true 56 true false false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false true true true true true false true true false true true true true true true true false CA X X CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC 8314232263 877 CEDAR STREET SUITE 248 SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 KELLY DAMEWOOD CEO 40.00 0.00 X 253193 0 31133 FELIPE SANDOVAL CFO 40.00 0.00 X 157249 0 40944 HAROLD HEAD DIRECTOR OF IT 40.00 0.00 134260 0 26777 MICHAEL RECCO MARKETING DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 133133 0 17919 JESSE COWAN FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 128065 0 15998 PHIL LAROCCA Chairman 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MALCOM RICCI VICE CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 THADDEUS BARSOTTI Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TED VIVATSON Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREA DAVIS CETINA MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHAD CRIVELLI MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LILY NUGENT MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVEN CARDOZA MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ESTEBAN MACIAS PADILLA MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GENEVIEVE ALBERS MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NICKIE VACCARO SALYER MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN TAYLOR MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LIZ NILES MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN MILLER MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CAMILLE CHERRY MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 805900 132771 5 false true false 0 336260 336260 CERTIFICATION SERVICES 5787500 5787500 5787500 187360 187360 0 0 0 381089 329290 57593 51799 -57593 -5794 -5794 0 0 21396 13805 7591 7591 COST SHARE I.T. 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X X false false false FELIPE SANDOVAL CFO 140749 16500 6718 34226 198193 HAROLD HEAD DIRECTOR OF IT 129018 5242 6739 20038 161037 KELLY DAMEWOOD CEO 219721 33472 12980 18153 284326 MICHAEL RECCO MARKETING DIRECTOR 127891 5242 6657 11262 151052 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 ANY INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, OR OTHER ENTITY WHICH IS ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION OR HANDLING FOR MARKET OF ORGANICALLY-GROWN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND WHO IS CERTIFIED BY CCOF CERTIFICATION SERVICES, LLC SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME A REGULAR (VOTING)MEMBER IN CCOF UNLESS THEY NOTIFY CCOF IN WRITING THAT THEY DO NOT WISH TO BE A MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a ONE DIRECTOR FOR EACH CHAPTER SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE REGULAR MEMBERS OF EACH CHAPTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Certain types of bylaw amendments, including but not limited to changes in director term limits, membership structure or voting rights, authorized number of directors, and meeting proxy and quorum requirements for voting, must be approved by a vote of the membership. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY the CEO and CFO and a copy is available for board review upon request. Upon approval, the 990 is filed and a copy is provided to all board members via secure online portal. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY, AND UPON ASSUMING OFFICE, SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (D)UNDERSTANDS THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION THIS CORPORATION MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE DUTY TO DISCLOSE REQUIRES THAT SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL OCCUR IMMEDIATELY UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF AN EVENT OR TRANSACTION WHICH COULD BE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLECONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND SHALL NOT BE DELAYED UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT. UPON THE DISCLOSURE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHALL APPLY: (A) THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, THEY SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (B) THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. (C) AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THIS CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (D) IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THIS CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THIS CORPORATION AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION.IN ADDITION, TO ENSURE THAT THIS CORPORATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND THAT IT DOES NOT ENGAGE IN CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMERS,INC 77-0070930 ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS STATUS AS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INQUIRIES: (A) WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF ARMS LENGTH BARGAINING. (B) WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES ARRANGEMENTS, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER THIS CORPORATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT OR IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT. (C) IN CONDUCTING THE PERIODIC REVIEWS AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, THIS CORPORATION MAY, BUT NEED NOT, USE OUTSIDE ADVISORS. IF OUTSIDE EXPERTS ARE USED, THEIR USE SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE BOARD OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a WE PERFORMED A COMPARISON ANALYSIS, DISCUSSED DIRECTION WITH THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, AND FINALIZED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 UPON REQUEST Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 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