California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
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What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $6.9 million
- Spending
- $6.3 million
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 60
- Highest pay
- $284,326, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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