Nonprofit · EIN 59-3006664
FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC
Also known as FLORIDA ORGANIC GROWERS
Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, FL 32608
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,154,429 | $6,598,830 | $2,555,599 | $3,450,303 | $342,882 | $3,107,421 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,409,866 | $7,170,152 | $239,714 | $1,112,339 | $560,441 | $551,898 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,019,567 | $5,882,244 | $137,323 | $583,818 | $271,634 | $312,184 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,747,708
- of which government grants
- $4,742,408
- Program service revenue
- $4,353,223
- Investment income
- $53,498
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,658,259
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $334,824
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,578,516
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,368,800
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,457
- Accounting fees
- $40,322
- Occupancy
- $44,029
- Travel
- $161,835
- Program services (functional)
- $6,101,299
- Management and general (functional)
- $431,401
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,130
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,112,339
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,450,303
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $342,882
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,107,421
- Publicly traded securities
- $150,136
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,107,421
- Gross receipts
- $9,154,429
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMKRISHNAN BALASUBRAMANI | CEO Officer | 40 | $236,668 | $21,734 |
| SALLY LAMMERS | COO Officer | 40 | $94,945 | $1,814 |
| JESSE HASKINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,210 | $0 |
| LOGAN PETREY | OUTGOING PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA PEMBERTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN QUARCOO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BERGER | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMKRISHNAN BALASUBRAMANI | CEO Officer | 40 | $205,462 | $19,566 |
| LONICA KUFNER | COO Officer | 40 | $63,619 | $0 |
| BRIAN RAKITA | COO Officer | 40 | $12,101 | $0 |
| JESSE HASKINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $4,980 | $0 |
| LOGAN PETREY | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA PEMBERTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN QUARCOO | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMKRISHNAN BALASUBRAMANI | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $180,913 | $44,763 |
| BRIAN RAKITA | COO Officer | 40 | $109,149 | $19,528 |
| JESSE HASKINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $19,575 | $0 |
| LOGAN PETREY | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA PEMBERTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANKLIN QUARCOO | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5700 SW 34TH ST UNIT 349, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-5367
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RAMKRISHNAN BALASUBRAMANI, 5700 SW 34TH ST 349, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608
- Signed the 990
- RAMKRISHNAN BALASUBRAMANI, CEO
- Phone
- (352) 377-6345
- Website
- WWW.FOGINFO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MKA ADVISORY LLC
Mission
FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS AND CONSUMERS, INC. (FOG) SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES ORGANIC, REGENERATIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Program accomplishments
- FLORIDA ORGANIC GROWERS' EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAM CONNECTS FARMERS AND CONSUMERS, BUILDING KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY AROUND ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE, AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEMS. THROUGH WORKSHOPS, FARM TOURS, CONFERENCES, AND PRESENTATIONS STATEWIDE, FOG EDUCATES PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS, MEDIA, AND AGENCIES ON ORGANIC AND REGENERATIVE FARMING, FOOD SYSTEMS, FARM BILL OPPORTUNITIES, CERTIFICATION, MARKETING, AND THE FARMING MARKETPLACE. THROUGH THE SOUTHEAST ORGANIC TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, FOG PROVIDES FARMERS ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES TO NAVIGATE TRANSITIONING TO ORGANIC AND REGENERATIVE PRODUCTION, WHILE ITS POLICY WORK ENSURES SMALL AND MID-SIZED FARMERS HAVE A VOICE BEFORE POLICYMAKERS.Expenses $2,565,813 · grants $1,658,259
- QUALITY CERTIFICATION SERVICES (QCS) IS ISO GUIDE 17065 ACCREDITED AND OFFERS USDA NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION OPTIONS FOR FARMING, WILDCRAFTING, LIVESTOCK, PROCESSING, PACKING AND HANDLING OPERATIONS. QCS CERTIFIES OVER 850 FARMS AND PROCESSORS IN 33 US STATES AND 10 COUNTRIES, MEETING THE NEEDS OF OPERATIONS REGARDLESS OF TYPE, LOCATION OR SIZE. QCS OFFERS THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION OPTIONS: CERTIFIED ORGANIC, CERTIFIED TRANSITIONAL, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, ORGANIC PLUS TRUST, GLOBAL G.A.P, PRODUCE HARMONIZED GAP, QCS AQUAPONICS GAP, REGENERATIVE ORGANIC, AND SPECIFIC TRADE PRACTICES.Expenses $3,535,486
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3006664
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,450,303
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,154,429
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,154,429 | $6,598,830 | $3,450,303 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,409,866 | $7,170,152 | $1,112,339 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,019,567 | $5,882,244 | $583,818 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,255,588 | $4,362,460 | $217,174 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-3006664).
Questions about FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC is 59-3006664.
- Is FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RAMKRISHNAN BALASUBRAMANI.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $236,668 (RAMKRISHNAN BALASUBRAMANI, CEO).
- How much revenue does FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,154,429, expenses of $6,598,830 and total assets of $3,450,303 at year end.
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