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Certified Naturally Grown Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Promotion of Business (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$223k (2023)

Expenses
$245k (2023)

Total Assets
$56.3k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$7.35k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,323
Expenses
$245,264
Net Income
-$21,941
Net Assets
$48,970
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,014
42.5%
Program Services $129,449
58.0%
Investment Income $39
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,179
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,407
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,463
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,322
Total Liabilities $7,352
Net Assets $48,970
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alice Varon (Secretary) $71,249 $0 $0
Christopher Peterson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jasmine Nielsen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Sekendur (Member) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wayne (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,788
Expenses
$232,764
Net Income
-$25,976
Net Assets
$68,098
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,493
38.9%
Program Services $133,989
64.8%
Investment Income $73
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$7,767
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,250
30.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,529
32.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,130
Total Liabilities $7,032
Net Assets $68,098
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alice Varon (Secretary Executive Director) $73,990 $0 $0
Christopher Peterson (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jasmine Nielsen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wayne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Sekendur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,632
Expenses
$221,058
Net Income
$23,574
Net Assets
$94,074
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,835
41.2%
Program Services $137,093
56.0%
Investment Income $96
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,608
2.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,250
32.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,199
25.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,227
Total Liabilities $2,153
Net Assets $94,074
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alice Varon (Secretary Executive Director) $69,857 $0 $0
Andrew Linker (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jasmine Nielsen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Sekendur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wayne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Peterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,973
Expenses
$250,207
Net Income
$28,766
Net Assets
$70,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,569
45.4%
Program Services $141,335
50.7%
Investment Income $67
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,002
3.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,618
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,179
29.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,691
Total Liabilities $3,378
Net Assets $70,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alice Varon (Executive Director) $67,225 $0 $0
Andrew Linker (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leonard Githinji (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Katie Gourley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ross Margulies (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jasmine Nielsen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,643
Expenses
$224,873
Net Income
-$1,230
Net Assets
$41,547
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,315
32.8%
Program Services $140,814
63.0%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,465
4.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,365
29.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,696
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,460
Total Liabilities $3,913
Net Assets $41,547

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$164,196
Expenses
$155,283
Net Income
$8,913
Net Assets
$42,777
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,932
10.3%
Program Services $138,936
84.6%
Investment Income $46
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,282
5.0%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,233
Total Liabilities $6,456
Net Assets $42,777

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$146,075
Expenses
$145,652
Net Income
$423
Net Assets
$31,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,024
12.3%
Program Services $118,553
81.2%
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,466
6.5%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,989
Total Liabilities $3,033
Net Assets $31,956

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$147,262
Expenses
$141,401
Net Income
$5,861
Net Assets
$31,533
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,743
13.4%
Program Services $117,559
79.8%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,944
6.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,000
Total Liabilities $2,467
Net Assets $31,533

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,179
Expenses
$132,220
Net Income
$23,959
Net Assets
$27,477
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,541
18.9%
Program Services $115,992
74.3%
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,612
6.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,264
Total Liabilities $7,787
Net Assets $27,477

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$108,827
Expenses
$118,088
Net Income
-$9,261
Net Assets
$3,517
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $97,495
89.6%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,324
10.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,918
Total Liabilities $12,401
Net Assets $3,517
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alice Varon (Executive Di) $0 $0
Alistar Harris (Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth Weller (Secretary) $0 $0
Tripp Eldridge (Chair) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$113,780
Expenses
$119,328
Net Income
-$5,548
Net Assets
$12,777
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,348
15.2%
Program Services $87,664
77.0%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,752
7.7%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,539
Total Liabilities $6,762
Net Assets $12,777

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,755
Expenses
$98,298
Net Income
$17,457
Net Assets
$18,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,851
12.8%
Program Services $93,176
80.5%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,700
6.7%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,785
Total Liabilities $6,460
Net Assets $18,325

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,097
Expenses
$86,940
Net Income
-$6,843
Net Assets
$869
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,544
20.7%
Program Services $56,806
70.9%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $6,717
8.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,040
Total Liabilities $5,171
Net Assets $869

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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