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The Organic Center Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Botanical Gardens, Arboreta and Botanical Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$779k (2023)

Expenses
$665k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.85M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.15M (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$778,780
Expenses
$665,100
Net Income
$113,680
Net Assets
$699,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $448,975
57.7%
Program Services $329,805
42.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $120,943
18.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,850,036
Total Liabilities $1,150,823
Net Assets $699,213
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amber Sciligo (Director Of Science Programs) $103,237 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Mark Squire (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Marci Zaroff (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Tom Chapman (Ceo & Executive Director) $0 $231,460 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,240,985
Expenses
$986,178
Net Income
$254,807
Net Assets
$585,533
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,006,336
81.1%
Program Services $234,649
18.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $186,339
18.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $725,895
Total Liabilities $140,362
Net Assets $585,533
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Todd Linsky (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Mark Squire (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Marci Zaroff (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Shade (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Advisory Board) $0 $0 $0
Tom Chapman (Ceo & Executive Director) $0 $158,959 $1,000
Laura Batcha (Former Ceo & Executive Director) $0 $393,453 $1,500

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$597,562
Expenses
$469,294
Net Income
$128,268
Net Assets
$330,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,841
48.5%
Program Services $307,721
51.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $245,583
52.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $348,501
Total Liabilities $17,775
Net Assets $330,726
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Batcha (Ceo & Executive Director) $268,178 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Squire (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Marci Zaroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Shade (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$601,578
Expenses
$662,563
Net Income
-$60,985
Net Assets
$202,458
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $337,426
56.1%
Program Services $264,152
43.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $244,898
37.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $303,967
Total Liabilities $101,509
Net Assets $202,458
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Squire (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Marci Zaroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Shade (Director) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Batcha (Ceo & Executive Director) $0 $203,216 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$810,961
Expenses
$663,303
Net Income
$147,658
Net Assets
$263,443
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $469,165
57.9%
Program Services $1,982
0.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $339,814
41.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $366,697
Total Liabilities $103,254
Net Assets $263,443
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica Shade (Dir Science Prog) $101,483 $0 $0
Laura Batcha (Ceo) $0 $285,526 $0
Mark Squire (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Marci Zaroff (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$670,400
Expenses
$657,531
Net Income
$12,869
Net Assets
$115,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,366
29.6%
Program Services $4,308
0.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $467,726
69.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $206,009
Total Liabilities $90,224
Net Assets $115,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Brams (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Berger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ravin Donald (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meg Cadoux Hirshberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ferry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Lipson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Marty Mesh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shields (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joe Dickson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Batcha (Ceo) $0 $240,311 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$705,368
Expenses
$737,363
Net Income
-$31,995
Net Assets
$102,916
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,206
37.7%
Program Services $5,706
0.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $433,456
61.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,473
Total Liabilities $58,557
Net Assets $102,916
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Brams (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Berger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ravin Donald (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meg Cadoux Hirshberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ferry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Lipson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Marty Mesh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shields (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joe Dickson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Batcha (Ceo) $0 $260,772 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$512,742
Expenses
$571,656
Net Income
-$58,914
Net Assets
$134,911
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,363
40.6%
Program Services $5,571
1.1%
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $298,785
58.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,578
Total Liabilities $54,667
Net Assets $134,911
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Brams (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Berger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ravin Donald (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meg Cadoux Hirshberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ferry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Lipson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Marty Mesh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shields (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joe Dickson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Batcha (Ceo) $0 $278,374 $24,000

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$642,536
Expenses
$651,339
Net Income
-$8,803
Net Assets
$193,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $298,224
46.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $344,263
53.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,523
Total Liabilities $16,698
Net Assets $193,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Brams (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Berger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ravin Donald (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meg Cadoux Hirshberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ferry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Lipson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Marty Mesh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shields (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Wittenberg (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Batcha (Ceo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$645,542
Expenses
$631,569
Net Income
$13,973
Net Assets
$262,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380,283
58.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $47
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $265,212
41.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $331,411
Total Liabilities $68,989
Net Assets $262,422
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Brams (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Asa Bradman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Berger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ravin Donald (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Meg Cadoux Hirshberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ferry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Lipson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Logan Peterman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Marty Mesh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shields (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Wittenberg (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Batcha (Ceo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$424,144
Expenses
$383,389
Net Income
$40,755
Net Assets
$248,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,240
48.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $217,854
51.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,518
19.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $419,468
Total Liabilities $171,019
Net Assets $248,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Brams (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sara Snow (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ken Cook (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dag Falck (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ferry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Meg Cadoux Hirshberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Kaake (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Linsky (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Lundberg (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Marquez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Marty Mesh (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Melody Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Quinn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Shields (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Wittenberg (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$587,142
Expenses
$728,088
Net Income
-$140,946
Net Assets
$207,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $241,617
41.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $339,474
57.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,033
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $160,999
22.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,149
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $212,973
Total Liabilities $5,279
Net Assets $207,694

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$611,672
Expenses
$657,381
Net Income
-$45,709
Net Assets
$348,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $341,704
55.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $268,719
43.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,248
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,095
19.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,096
18.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $371,770
Total Liabilities $23,130
Net Assets $348,640

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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 Dec.
2005

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 Dec.
2004

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 Dec.
2003

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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