EIN 94-3029559

Oregon Tilth

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
116
State
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Oregon Tilth is a leading nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable and organic agriculture and products through education, research, advocacy, and certification. It expands food production practices to increase resilience against climate change and conserve natural resources while building healthy and equitable communities. The organization's certified organic (otco) program provides certification to over 2200 growers, processors, and handlers in the US and Mexico, ensuring organic integrity throughout the supply chain. Oregon Tilth is located in Corvallis, OR.
Total revenues
$10,271,702
2022
Total expenses
$10,441,686
2022
Total assets
$13,114,625
2022
Num. employees
116
2022

Program areas at Oregon Tilth

The Oregon Tilth certified organic (otco) program: the organization provides organic certification to over 2100 growers, processors, and handlers, throughout the u.s and mexico. The otco program ensures organic integrity throughout the supply chain, from the farm to the table. Otco provides a system that combines strict production standards, third-party inspections, and strong enforcement provisions to protect the producers and buyers of organic products. In 2022, the organization was a key organizer of the accredited certifiers association annual training, with three days of in-person sessions as well as three additional days of online sessions. The organization receives a substantial amount of its funding from fees charged for annual certification services.
Organic education program: through education projects and initiatives, the organization expands food production practices that conserve natural resources, increase resilience in the face of climate change, and build healthy, equitable communities. Long-standing strategic partnerships also include a joint staff position with the usda natural resources conservation service to improve conservation programs, which offer technical and financial assistance for transitioning and organic farmers; and working with Oregon state university to inform research, training and tools to support organic and community-based food systems.in 2022, the organization benefited from increasing public investments to support and expand the organic sector. A human capital capacity building project created resources designed to improve access to, as well as the quality and inclusiviy of, postsecondary organic agriculture educational courses and programs in an effort to develop a larger and more diverse workforce of well-qualified organic certification staff. The organization was also selected to serve as the pacific northwest regional lead for usda's new transition to organic partnership program (topp) for a 5-year project period. The topp will build upon existing collaborations and cultivate new partnerships with other service providers, public agencies, research institutions, and industry leaders to help build the field of knowledge and strengthen the support system for transitioning farmers and organic agriculture. The organization also expanded the reach of its know your cost to grow program to farmers in six southern states through a southern sustainable agriculture research and education professional development program two-year project.the organization works in strategic partnerships to help inform and influence public policy and government programs at both the state and federal levels. In 2022, the organization coordinated with advocacy partners to engage legislators and agency administrators through written public comments, oral testimony, as well as online and in-person meetings with constituents and stakeholders. By accessing diverse levels of policymakers, the organization helped put a face and place on the organic community to shape how public policy can translate into commitments that advance organic research and education, grow organic trade and markets, and offer direct incentives for organic practices that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.

Grants made by Oregon Tilth

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Community Foundation (ICF)Food Rescue Project - Mexico$10,000
Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESABay Area Farmer Training Program$10,000
Community Health AND Social SERVICES Center AND Affiliate (CHASS)Support of Fresh TX Program$10,000

Who funds Oregon Tilth

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Oregon Community FoundationEnvironment$30,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$62

Personnel at Oregon Tilth

NameTitleCompensation
Chris SchreinerExecutive Director$161,124
Renee KempkaFinance and Administration Director$148,801
Heather SmithIt Director
Connie KarrCertification Director$152,471
Kim NelsonPeople and Culture Director$119,446
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Oregon Tilth

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$50,877
Program services$9,999,880
Investment income and dividends$215,428
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,517
Total revenues$10,271,702

Form 990s for Oregon Tilth

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-03990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Oregon Community Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Oregon Community Foundation
May 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsYouth development programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 368
Corvallis, OR 97339
Metro area
Corvallis, OR
Website URL
tilth.org/ 
Phone
(503) 378-0690
IRS details
EIN
94-3029559
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O40: Scouting Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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