EIN 01-6048322

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
62
City
Unity
State
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
MOFGA is a community that advocates for organic agriculture through education, outreach, and certification of crops and livestock.
Total revenues
$6,515,699
2023
Total expenses
$5,543,986
2023
Total assets
$13,067,262
2023
Num. employees
62
2023

Program areas at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Common ground country fair - to promote traditional agricultural practices through educational talks, panel discussions, and demonstrations as well as a multitude of food, craft and service vendors. Serves approximately 65,000 clients over three days.
Certification program - one of the country's oldest certification programs. Accredited by the usda in 2003, mofga certification services, llc (mcs llc) certifies crops, wildcrops, livestock, livestock products, as well as processed and handled agricultural products to the usda national Organic standards. In 2023, mcs llc certified 526 Organic operations. Certified clean cannabis by mofga certification services, llc(mc3)(formalized in 2017) offers a verified marketing claim of growing practices that mirrors the national Organic program. This is mofga's program, administered by mcs, and does not fall under federal Organic accreditation. As of 2023 year-end, certified 14 operations.
Farmer programs - to provide technical assistance specific to Organic farming and gardening. Provide marketing assistance to growers and processors. Assist experienced growers and processors, help new Organic Farmers start, educate conventional Farmers concerning the benefits of Organic methods. Serves approximately 4,500 clients.
Community education - to educate the general public on Organic farming, gardening and orcharding methods, as well as low impact forestry. Communications & outreach - periodicals & publications are produced for members & the general public to address the environmental, nutritional, and rural values; approximately 6,300 members served with publication by mofga. Maine heritage orchard - the Maine heritage orchard is a ten-acre preservation orchard on the mofga grounds in unity. It is currently home to more than 400 apple and pear varieties traditionally grown in Maine. More are being planted each year. Many of these varieties are now on the verge of extinction. The orchard is planted on a terraced, reclaimed gravel pit and is managed using innovative, Organic orchard practices. Public policy - reviews existing and proposed legislation and regulations that are relevant to the purpose of mofga. It may propose and support legislative and regulatory proposals as approved by the board of directors. El salvador sistering - promotes solidarity among small Farmers and community organizations in Maine and el salvador, focusing on economic and social justice and environmental protection through sustainable, Organic agriculture and sustainable communities.

Grants made by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Northeast Organic Farming AssocvtProfessional Dev$42,659
University of Maine SystemFarm Vis & Cert Subs$29,151
Land for GoodProf Dev & Farm Vis$9,417
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Woodcock FoundationGeneral Support$750,000
Maine Community FoundationProfessional Societies & Associations$304,310
DAFgiving360Human Services$215,400
...and 39 more grants received totalling $1,992,697

Personnel at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah AlexanderBoard Member$127,942

Financials for Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,183,843
Program services$1,793,711
Investment income and dividends$155,575
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,244
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$247,077
Miscellaneous revenues$140,737
Total revenues$6,515,699

Form 990s for Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122024-01-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-12-03990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Michael Fields Agricultural InstituteEast Troy, WI$2,016,151
Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT)Point Reyes Station, CA$7,362,936
Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD)Duffield, VA$4,217,074
Farm AidCambridge, MA$4,013,981
Agricultural and Labor Program (ALPI)Winter Haven, FL$29,385,218
Carnation FarmsCarnation, WA$3,265,731
Northeast Organic Farming AssocvtRichmond, VT$6,989,703
Community Farm AllianceBerea, KY$1,669,460
Grow Ohio ValleyWheeling, WV$2,383,230
Maryland Humanities Council (MHC)Baltimore, MD$1,807,993
Data update history
May 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
April 21, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Point32health Foundation
March 2, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 21, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $304,310 from Maine Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsAgricultural programsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementAgricultureBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 170
Unity, ME 04988
County
Waldo County, ME
Website URL
mofga.org/ 
Phone
(207) 568-4142
Facebook page
MaineOrganicFarmersAndGardenersAssociation 
Twitter profile
@mofga 
IRS details
EIN
01-6048322
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0279725
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-06-18
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