2025-10-15T15:11:44-07:00 2024-12-31 931157146 KERN & THOMPSON LLC 1800 SW FIRST AVE STE 410 PORTLAND OR 97201 990 2024-01-01 943029559 Oregon Tilth Inc OREG 5033780690 PO Box 368 Corvallis OR 97339 DR LEONARD FREEMAN INTERIM EXEC DIR 2025-10-15 true true Katie L Sheffield CPA P01722795 5032223338 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DR LEONARD FREEMAN 14257034 false X WWW.TILTH.ORG X 1986 OR TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE BIOLOGICALLY SOUND AND SOCIALLY EQUITABLE AGRICULTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND CERTIFICATION. 8 8 146 9 0 79123 163173 11286378 13693047 208831 354157 42233 46657 11616565 14257034 0 0 9671840 10122296 0 0 2959027 4417082 12630867 14539378 -1014302 -282344 12544371 14726399 3094034 5040734 9450337 9685665 OREGON TILTH IS A LEADING NONPROFIT CERTIFIER, EDUCATOR AND ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND PRODUCTS SINCE 1974. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION TO MAKE THE FOOD SYSTEM AND AGRICULTURE BIOLOGICALLY SOUND AND SOCIALLY EQUITABLE REQUIRES IT TO FIND PRACTICAL WAYS TO TACKLE BIG CHALLENGES. OREGON TILTH ADVANCES ITS MISSION TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FOOD FUTURE THROUGH STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS OF ENGAGED TEAMS, EMPOWERED CLIENTS AND EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP. false false 9449425 10963052 OREGON TILTH CERTIFIED ORGANIC PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ORGANIC CERTIFICATION TO OVER 2,100 GROWERS, PROCESSORS, AND HANDLERS ACROSS THE U.S. AND MEXICO. THE OREGON TILTH CERTIFIED ORGANIC (OTCO) PROGRAM ENSURES INTEGRITY THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY CHAIN BY COMBINING STRICT PRODUCTION STANDARDS, THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS, AND STRONG ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS TO PROTECT THE PRODUCERS AND BUYERS OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS. OREGON TILTH IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ORGANIC CERTIFICATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL INTERESTED FARMERS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS DIRECTLY WITH PRODUCERS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE REGULATIONS AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION. THIS INCLUDES ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS WITH HUNDREDS OF PRODUCERS ANNUALLY, OUTREACH THROUGH FARMER WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDES, VIDEOS, AND OTHER RESOURCES. FOR EXAMPLE, ORGANIC LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS MUST TRACK PASTURE USE, FEED, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED A VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS HOW TO CALCULATE DRY MATTER INTAKE FOR DAIRY ANIMALS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ORGANIC STANDARDS. 3147105 2729995 ORGANIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES FOOD PRODUCTION PRACTICES THAT CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, ENHANCE RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, AND FOSTER HEALTHY, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. IN 2024, OREGON TILTH EXPANDED ITS LONG-STANDING NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) TO GROW FROM ONE TO FIVE JOINT STAFF POSITIONS THAT SUPPORT TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRANSITIONING AND ORGANIC FARMERS. BY WORKING WITHIN THE NRCS TO IMPROVE THEIR SUPPORT FOR THESE PRODUCERS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A LARGE RIPPLE EFFECT ON PROGRAMS THAT ARE PROVIDING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ANNUALLY TO US AGRICULTURE.THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL LEAD FOR USDAS TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (TOPP). THE PROGRAM BUILDS ON EXISTING COLLABORATIONS AND CULTIVATES NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE AND STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONING FARMERS AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. INITIATIVES LIKE FARMER-TO-FARMER MENTORSHIP, INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL FIELD DAYS, AND ACCESSIBLE WEBINARS ARE DESIGNED TO GROW THE ORGANIC SECTOR. TOPP ACTIVITIES HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR NEW AND EXISTING AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING ORGANIC INSPECTORS.IN 2024, OREGON TILTH EMBARKED ON A NEW PROJECT TO INCREASE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, AND USE OF CROP INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS BY ORGANIC PRODUCERS AND THOSE TRANSITIONING TO ORGANIC. THIS INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING THE DRAMATIC UNDERUTILIZATION OF VITAL FARM SAFETY NET PROGRAMS BY ORGANIC PRODUCERS.THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSIFYING ITS STAFF, LEADERSHIP, AND THE BROADER ORGANIC SECTOR. IN 2024, PARTNERSHIPS WITH TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS SERVING LATINO AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES INVESTED IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, OUTREACH, STORYTELLING, AND DIRECT SUPPORT TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND BRING RESOURCES TO THESE HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PAUL QUINN COLLEGE, A DALLAS-BASED HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE, PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE ORGANIC SECTOR WHILE REDUCING THEIR RELIANCE ON STUDENT LOANS.THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATED WITH ADVOCACY PARTNERS TO ENGAGE LEGISLATORS, AGENCY LEADERS, AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS THROUGH WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS, ORAL TESTIMONY, AS WELL AS ONLINE AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS. IN THESE ENGAGEMENTS WE DISCUSSED ORGANIC RESEARCH PRIORITIES, RISK-BASED OVERSIGHT OF ORGANIC OPERATIONS, AND FUNDING TO SUPPORT ORGANIC CLIMATE SMART FARMING PRACTICES. BY CONNECTING POLICYMAKERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WITH THE ORGANIC COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ENSURE THE SECTORS VALUES AND NEEDS ARE REPRESENTED IN DECISIONS THAT ADVANCE ORGANIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, EXPAND MARKETS, AND PROMOTE ORGANIC PRACTICES THAT PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS. 12596530 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 69 0 true 146 true false true MX false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false OR X RENEE KEMPKA 5033780690 C/O ORGANIZATION CORVALLIS OR 97333 CONNIE KARR CERTIFICATION DIR. 40.00 0.00 291208 0 37614 LEONARD FREEMAN JR MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 176346 0 19585 CHRIS SCHREINER Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 176276 0 17053 RENEE KEMPKA Dir of Finance 40.00 0.00 X 166578 0 12627 KIMBERLY NELSON CULTURE DIR. 40.00 0.00 143724 0 17677 EDWARD JOHNSON MARKETING DIR. 40.00 0.00 113298 0 19007 HEATHER SMITH IT DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 116019 0 10585 KURT BELSER DIR. INPECTIONS 40.00 0.00 107384 0 16098 ANI KAME'ENUI President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TINIA PINA Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TINA COSENTINO Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KIM GIBSON CLARK Past President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHANNING NESBITT Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALISHA BURRELL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARNI KARLIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 POPPY DAVIS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIN SILVA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1290833 150246 10 false true false 0 163173 163173 CERTIFICATION 900099 10963052 10963052 RESEARCH AND EDUCATION 900099 2729995 2729995 13693047 354157 354157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 46657 46657 46657 14257034 13739704 354157 0 0 0 0 372534 307342 65192 0 7837412 6441992 1395420 219898 189162 30736 999471 859769 139702 692981 570860 122121 0 0 37643 31579 6064 0 0 0 180397 163491 16906 33906 28589 5317 243221 204221 39000 268625 225349 43276 0 15607 13729 1878 36938 33602 3336 0 9111 7643 1468 0 0 58655 49206 9449 98838 83060 15778 PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 2925481 2925481 ACCREDITATION FEES 174034 174034 CREDIT CARD FEES 153356 141284 12072 STAFF & BOARD TRAINING 65419 43956 21463 115851 102181 13670 14539378 12596530 1942848 0 1866172 1413074 131943 171466 1465998 686977 3094372 0 0 0 0 225387 250117 258606 134331 182930 124275 9450962 8207097 0 0 0 0 12544371 14726399 1001921 1330240 2092113 3710494 3094034 5040734 X 9450337 9685665 9450337 9685665 12544371 14726399 -282344 517672 X false true X true true true X 38746 1030400 50887 79123 163173 1362329 8130867 8971268 10005397 11328611 13739704 52175847 0 0 0 8169613 10001668 10056284 11407734 13902877 53538176 0 0 53538176 116622 211886 215428 208831 354157 1106924 0 116622 211886 215428 208831 354157 1106924 0 0 8286235 10213554 10271712 11616565 14257034 54645100 0.97970 0.98180 0.02030 0.01820 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 5836 4578 10414 14528964 14539378 876969 219242 false 601912 672084 781543 876969 2932508 4398762 18341 22143 16764 10414 67662 150478 168021 195386 219242 733127 1099691 13149 14337 5389 5836 38711 51736 36252 15484 165620 56829 108791 41250 41250 124275 14774706 517672 517672 14257034 14257034 14539378 14539378 14539378 NORTH AMERICA 1 8 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION SVS 227731 EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CERTIFICATION SVS 6187 1 8 1 8 233918 233918 false false false false false false Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures PAYMENTS ARE MADE FOR TRAINED ORGANIC INSPECTORS IN THE COUNTRY WHERE ORGANIC CERTIFICATION IS SOUGHT, TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH ORGANIC STANDARDS. X X false false false false false false false false false CHRIS SCHREINER Executive Dir. 176276 7134 9919 193329 CONNIE KARR CERTIFICATION DIR. 291208 5252 32362 328822 KIMBERLY NELSON CULTURE DIR. 143724 5804 11873 161401 LEONARD FREEMAN JR MANAGING DIRECTOR 176346 1731 17854 195931 RENEE KEMPKA Dir of Finance 166578 6709 5918 179205 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE GRANTED TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY THAT: (1) IS CERTIFIED BY OREGON TILTH AND ELECTS TO BE A MEMBER WHILE THEY REMAIN CERTIFIED; (2) CONTRIBUTES ANNUAL DUES TO THE CORPORATION AND ELECTS TO BE A MEMBER; OR (3) CONTRIBUTES A ONE-TIME SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION, ELECTS TO BE A MEMBER AND IS GRANTED LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP. NO INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY MAY HOLD MORE THAN ONE MEMBERSHIP. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED ANNUALLY BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL SERVE AN ELECTED THREE-YEAR TERM, AND MAY SERVE NO MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE ELECTED TERMS, IN ADDITION TO ANY PARTIAL UNEXPIRED TERMS SUCH DIRECTOR MAY FILL. A DIRECTOR WHO HAS SERVED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ELECTED TERMS MAY SERVE AGAIN AFTER NOT SERVING ON THE BOARD FOR THREE YEARS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD TREASURER AND BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINALIZED FORM 990 IS SUBSEQUENTLY SHARED WITH THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c WE UPDATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS WITH OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTORS ON A YEARLY BASIS. PRIOR TO ASSIGNING AN INSPECTOR TO A PARTICULAR CLIENT FILE, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS ARE CHECKED TO ENSURE AN UNBIASED INSPECTION AND REPORT. THE ORGANIZATIONS BYLAWS ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH INCLUDE PROVISIONS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a ANNUALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EVALUATION PROCESS INVOLVES A FORM AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION THAT IS REVIWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A COMPENSATION INCREASE IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION AND IN CONSIDERATION OF COMPARABLE MARKET SALARY DATA COMPILED AND PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b ANNUALLY, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, FINANCE DIRECTOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CERTIFICATION DIRECTOR. THIS ANNUAL EVALUATION PROCESS INVOLVES A FORM, DOCUMENTING PERFORMANCE FACTORS IN RELATION TO SPECIFIED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK OBJECTIVES ASSIGNED DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD. A COMPENSATION INCREASE IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION AND IN CONSIDERATION OF COMPARABLE MARKET SALARY DATA COMPILED AND PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS AND BOARD POLICIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. REASONABLE REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST.