California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
Ccof advances organic agriculture for a healthy world. We accomplish our purpose through organic certification, education, advocacy and promotion. We envision a world where organic is the norm.
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc at a glance
In short: California Certified Organic Farmers Inc gave $444K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $222K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $444,464
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $222,232
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $222,232
- Total assets
- $10,330,103
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
CCOF Foundation Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
CCOF Foundation Future Organic Farmer Grant Fund
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who California Certified Organic Farmers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ccof Foundation ($335K). Together the top 2 received $444K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How California Certified Organic Farmers Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $327K (2023) to $569K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ccof Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | General Purpose Grant | $335,241 |
| Ccof Certification Services Santa Cruz, CA | To Support Ccof LLC Programs | $109,223 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,330,103 | $6,882,832 | $6,334,355 | $444,464 | 2 | $181,566 |
| 2023 | $9,603,315 | $5,584,571 | $5,244,486 | $326,692 | 2 | $167,705 |
| 2022 | $9,158,433 | $5,266,861 | $4,798,048 | $414,575 | 2 | $41,784 |
| 2021 | $8,482,954 | $7,449,221 | $4,511,262 | $538,600 | 3 | $93,659 |
| 2020 | $5,551,391 | $5,362,900 | $4,181,196 | $568,744 | 3 | $25,881 |
About California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
Based on IRS filings
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc is a public charity, based in Santa Cruz, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $444K. Net investment income was $182K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc is led by Kelly Damewood, CEO on every filing since 2020; 5 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Damewood
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $253K (2024)
Phil Larocca
Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Head
Director of It
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Jesse Cowan
Finance Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $128K (2024)
Michael Recco
Marketing Director
Director of Marketing → Marketing Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $133K (2024)
Felipe Sandoval
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $157K (2024)
Chad Crivelli
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esteban Macias Padilla
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve Albers
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Niles
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcom Ricci
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Cardoza
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Vivatson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thaddeus Barsotti
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nickie Vaccaro Salyer
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Davis Cetina
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lily Nugent
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Taylor
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Cherry
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Miller
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Rich Ferriera (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Rebekah Weber (2021–2023) — Policy Director
- Former: Benjamin Diesl (2022–2023) — Cbo
- Former: Joann Cherry (2023) — Member
- Former: Grant Brians (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Jutta Thoerner (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Karen Archipley (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Jonathan Kitchens (2022) — Member
- Former: Nadine Lew Basile (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Stephen Williams (2020–2021) — COO Term
- Former: Armand Petri (2020) — COO Retire
- Former: Nickie Hughes (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $253K, to Kelly Damewood (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Certified Organic Farmers Inc
How much does California Certified Organic Farmers Inc give each year?
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc gave $444K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $327K across 2 grants.
How large is California Certified Organic Farmers Inc?
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
Where does California Certified Organic Farmers Inc operate?
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is California Certified Organic Farmers Inc's EIN?
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0070930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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