Nonprofit · EIN 94-3029559
OREGON TILTH INC
Tax-exempt · CORVALLIS, OR 97333
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,257,034 | $14,539,378 | -$282,344 | $14,726,399 | $5,040,734 | $9,685,665 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,616,565 | $12,630,867 | -$1,014,302 | $12,544,371 | $3,094,034 | $9,450,337 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $163,173
- Program service revenue
- $13,693,047
- Investment income
- $354,157
- Other revenue
- $46,657
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $372,534
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,837,412
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,122,296
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $37,643
- Occupancy
- $15,607
- Travel
- $36,938
- Depreciation
- $58,655
- Program services (functional)
- $12,596,530
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,942,848
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,544,371
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,726,399
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,040,734
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,685,665
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $124,275
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,207,097
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,685,665
- Gross receipts
- $14,257,034
- Employees
- 146
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE KARR | CERTIFICATION DIR. | 40 | $291,208 | $37,614 |
| LEONARD FREEMAN JR | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $176,346 | $19,585 |
| CHRIS SCHREINER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $176,276 | $17,053 |
| RENEE KEMPKA | Dir of Finance Officer | 40 | $166,578 | $12,627 |
| KIMBERLY NELSON | CULTURE DIR. | 40 | $143,724 | $17,677 |
| EDWARD JOHNSON | MARKETING DIR. | 40 | $113,298 | $19,007 |
| HEATHER SMITH | IT DIRECTOR | 40 | $116,019 | $10,585 |
| KURT BELSER | DIR. INPECTIONS | 40 | $107,384 | $16,098 |
| ANI KAME'ENUI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINIA PINA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA COSENTINO | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GIBSON CLARK | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANNING NESBITT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISHA BURRELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNI KARLIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPPY DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN SILVA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FREEMAN JR | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $173,955 | $18,159 |
| CHRIS SCHREINER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $172,266 | $16,324 |
| CONNIE KARR | CERTIFICATION DIR | 40 | $159,246 | $23,129 |
| RENEE KEMPKA | DIRECTOR OF FIN Officer | 40 | $170,071 | $12,126 |
| KIMBERLY NELSON | CULTURE DIR | 40 | $140,982 | $17,250 |
| KURT BELSER | INPECTION MANAGER | 40 | $104,514 | $20,413 |
| HEATHER SMITH | IT DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,736 | $19,500 |
| EDWARD JOHNSON | MARKETING DIRECTOR | 40 | $101,704 | $17,830 |
| KIM GIBSON CLARK | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEE JAMES | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER KUBALEK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINIA PINA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANI KAME'ENUI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA COSENTINO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN WARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POPPY DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SILVA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 SW 4TH ST STE 110, CORVALLIS, OR 97333-4665
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR LEONARD FREEMAN
- Signed the 990
- DR LEONARD FREEMAN, INTERIM EXEC DIR
- Phone
- (503) 378-0690
- Website
- WWW.TILTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KERN & THOMPSON LLC
Mission
OREGON TILTH IS A LEADING NONPROFIT CERTIFIER, EDUCATOR AND ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND PRODUCTS SINCE 1974. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION TO MAKE THE FOOD SYSTEM AND AGRICULTURE BIOLOGICALLY SOUND AND SOCIALLY EQUITABLE REQUIRES IT TO FIND PRACTICAL WAYS TO TACKLE BIG CHALLENGES. OREGON TILTH ADVANCES ITS MISSION TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FOOD FUTURE THROUGH STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS OF ENGAGED TEAMS, EMPOWERED CLIENTS AND EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- OREGON TILTH CERTIFIED ORGANIC PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ORGANIC CERTIFICATION TO OVER 2,100 GROWERS, PROCESSORS, AND HANDLERS ACROSS THE U.S. AND MEXICO. THE OREGON TILTH CERTIFIED ORGANIC (OTCO) PROGRAM ENSURES INTEGRITY THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY CHAIN BY COMBINING STRICT PRODUCTION STANDARDS, THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS, AND STRONG ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS TO PROTECT THE PRODUCERS AND BUYERS OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS. OREGON TILTH IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ORGANIC CERTIFICATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL INTERESTED FARMERS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS DIRECTLY WITH PRODUCERS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE REGULATIONS AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION. THIS INCLUDES ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS WITH HUNDREDS OF PRODUCERS ANNUALLY, OUTREACH THROUGH FARMER WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDES, VIDEOS, AND OTHER RESOURCES. FOR EXAMPLE, ORGANIC LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS MUST TRACK PASTURE USE, FEED, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED A VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS HOW TO CALCULATE DRY MATTER INTAKE FOR DAIRY ANIMALS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ORGANIC STANDARDS.Expenses $9,449,425 · revenue $10,963,052
- ORGANIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES FOOD PRODUCTION PRACTICES THAT CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, ENHANCE RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, AND FOSTER HEALTHY, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. IN 2024, OREGON TILTH EXPANDED ITS LONG-STANDING NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) TO GROW FROM ONE TO FIVE JOINT STAFF POSITIONS THAT SUPPORT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRANSITIONING AND ORGANIC FARMERS. BY WORKING WITHIN THE NRCS TO IMPROVE THEIR SUPPORT FOR THESE PRODUCERS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A LARGE RIPPLE EFFECT ON PROGRAMS THAT ARE PROVIDING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ANNUALLY TO US AGRICULTURE.THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL LEAD FOR USDAS TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (TOPP). THE PROGRAM BUILDS ON EXISTING COLLABORATIONS AND CULTIVATES NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE AND STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONING FARMERS AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. INITIATIVES LIKE FARMER-TO-FARMER MENTORSHIP, INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL FIELD DAYS, AND ACCESSIBLE WEBINARS ARE DESIGNED TO GROW THE ORGANIC SECTOR. TOPP ACTIVITIES HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR NEW AND EXISTING AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING ORGANIC INSPECTORS.IN 2024, OREGON TILTH EMBARKED ON A NEW PROJECT TO INCREASE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, AND USE OF CROP INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS BY ORGANIC PRODUCERS AND THOSE TRANSITIONING TO ORGANIC. THIS INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING THE DRAMATIC UNDERUTILIZATION OF VITAL FARM SAFETY NET PROGRAMS BY ORGANIC PRODUCERS.THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSIFYING ITS STAFF, LEADERSHIP, AND THE BROADER ORGANIC SECTOR. IN 2024, PARTNERSHIPS WITH TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS SERVING LATINO AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES INVESTED IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, OUTREACH, STORYTELLING, AND DIRECT SUPPORT TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND BRING RESOURCES TO THESE HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PAUL QUINN COLLEGE, A DALLAS-BASED HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE, PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE ORGANIC SECTOR WHILE REDUCING THEIR RELIANCE ON STUDENT LOANS.THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATED WITH ADVOCACY PARTNERS TO ENGAGE LEGISLATORS, AGENCY LEADERS, AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS THROUGH WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS, ORAL TESTIMONY, AS WELL AS ONLINE AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS. IN THESE ENGAGEMENTS WE DISCUSSED ORGANIC RESEARCH PRIORITIES, RISK-BASED OVERSIGHT OF ORGANIC OPERATIONS, AND FUNDING TO SUPPORT ORGANIC CLIMATE SMART FARMING PRACTICES. BY CONNECTING POLICYMAKERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WITH THE ORGANIC COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ENSURE THE SECTORS VALUES AND NEEDS ARE REPRESENTED IN DECISIONS THAT ADVANCE ORGANIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, EXPAND MARKETS, AND PROMOTE ORGANIC PRACTICES THAT PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS.Expenses $3,147,105 · revenue $2,729,995
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 | Not 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
- 94-3029559
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,726,399
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,257,034
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $14,257,034 | $14,539,378 | $14,726,399 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,616,565 | $12,630,867 | $12,544,371 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,271,702 | $10,441,686 | $13,114,625 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 94-3029559).
Questions about OREGON TILTH INC
- What is the EIN of OREGON TILTH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OREGON TILTH INC is 94-3029559.
- Is OREGON TILTH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to OREGON TILTH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OREGON TILTH 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 OREGON TILTH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OREGON TILTH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of OREGON TILTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DR LEONARD FREEMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of OREGON TILTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $291,208 (CONNIE KARR, CERTIFICATION DIR.).
- How much revenue does OREGON TILTH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $14,257,034, expenses of $14,539,378 and total assets of $14,726,399 at year end.
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