2025-10-31T08:35:41-07:00 2024-12-31 421173624 WINTHER STAVE & CO LLP 1316 W 18TH ST PO BOX 175 SPENCER IA 51301 990 2024-01-01 851249281 ORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION ORGA 2026435363 PO BOX 709 SPIRIT LAKE IA 51360 KATE MENDENHALL Executive Director 2025-10-31 true true RODNEY A MEENDERING P01309139 7122623117 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PO BOX 709 SPIRIT LAKE IA 51360 1529179 false X www.organicfarmersassociation.org X 2020 IA The mission of the Organic Farmers Association is to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers so that organic agriculture will become the basis of a viable United States food and agricultural policy and production system to support a healthier planet for the benefit of all life. Our purpose is to build and support a farmer-led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers;strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations; and welcoming support and cooperation with like-minded individuals and organizations. 13 13 0 0 924298 1527929 65 1250 0 0 924363 1529179 0 0 383259 83595 0 0 122121 1139456 505380 1223051 418983 306128 494885 899115 69932 168034 424953 731081 The mission of the Organic Farmers Association is to provide a strong and unified national voice for domestic certified organic producers so that organic agriculture will become the basis of a viable United States food and agricultural policy and production system to support a healthier planet for the benefit of all life. Our purpose is to build and support a farmer-led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers;strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations; and welcoming support and cooperation with like-minded individuals and organizations. false false 1172516 1406345 The Education program provides and promotes educational activities for certified organic, transitioning to organic, and organic-curious farmers as well as the general public. Educational activities include a quarterly magazine, educational calendar, farmer circles, webinars, workshops, 1:1 technical assistance, etc. Our educational program also included the Organic Career Network, which educates students about careers in the organic industry and connects them with internship experiences with organic organizations. 4201 THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS PRIMARILY AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL TO ADVANCE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO SYSTEMIC FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO PUT FARMERS IN THE DRIVER SEAT TO IDENTIFY ON-FARM PROBLEMS AND THE SOLUTIONS TO SOLVE THEM, PUSH PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND EDUCATION THAT WILL BUILD A MORE RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM. 1176717 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 12 0 true 0 false false false false true true false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false KATE MENDENHALL 2026435363 PO BOX 709 SPIRIT LAKE IA 51360 KATE MENDENHALL EXECUTIVE DIR. 20.00 0.00 X 60000 0 0 PRYOR GARNETT PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JESSIE BUIE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SARA TASHKER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEN KIMES DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVE CAMPBELL DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVE BISHOP DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHAWN PEEBLES DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN FULTON DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BOB KEATLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EVE KAPLAN-WALBRECHT DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG MURPHY DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINLEY DIXON MEMBER AT LARGE 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SAM HILBORN-NALUAI DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 REBEKAH WEBER SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ED MALTBY Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 60000 0 false false false 0 31556 1406345 90028 1527929 SERVICE INCOME 1250 1250 1250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1529179 1250 0 0 0 0 60000 60000 0 16791 5166 11625 0 0 6804 4451 2353 12866 12866 0 3619 3619 1635 1635 0 0 0 170 160 10 4325 4151 174 0 0 0 37392 37392 0 18135 18135 0 0 0 3292 2968 324 CONTRACT SERVICES 916063 916063 INTERNSHIPS 82450 82450 Printing and Publications 21757 11973 9784 HONORARIUM 14811 14811 22941 17362 5579 1223051 1176717 46334 0 433735 587415 0 0 61150 311700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 494885 899115 69932 168034 69932 168034 X 424953 731081 424953 731081 494885 899115 306128 X false true X true true true X 8086 261180 359245 1114487 1527929 3270927 0 0 0 0 8086 261180 359245 1114487 1527929 3270927 0 0 3270927 0 0 0 0 8086 261180 359245 1114487 1527929 3270927 1.00000 0.00000 X Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 ORGANIC FARMERS WITH VOTING RIGHTS, SUPPORTER MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATION MEMBERS WITH NO VOTING RIGHTS Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a ORGANIC FARM MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b BY-LAW CHANGES REQUIRE APPROVAL OF 60% OF ALL MEMBERS Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A PDF COPY OF THE TAX RETURN WAS SENT TO MEMBERS TO REVIEW Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board and Policy Committee members review, sign, and identify potential conflicts of interest annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Committee of the Governing Council reviews annual salary upon an annual performance evaluation by the President. The Governing Council then votes upon the Executive Committee's recommendation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Executive Committee of the Governing Council reviews annual salary upon an annual performance evaluation by the President. The Governing Council then votes upon the Executive Committee's recommendation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. RODALE INSTITUTE 611 SIEGFRIEDALE ROAD KUTZTOWN PA 19530 237206884 IMPROVE HEALTH THROUGH ORGANIC LEADERSHI PA 501 (C) (3) 7 N/A false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false RODALE INSTITUTE c 73250 GRANTS & GIFTS