Pennsylvania Certified Organic
TO UPHOLD AND ADVANCE ORGANIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THROUGH CERTIFICATION, ADVOCACY, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS PRIORITIZE HEALTH, ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, FAIRNESS AND CARE. OUR VALUES RECOGNIZE THE INTERDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP AMONG ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERS: CERTIFIED CLIENTS AND MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+47.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+45.2% YoY
Grant Count
28
+47.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
-1.5% YoY
About Pennsylvania Certified Organic
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Certified Organic is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in SPRING MILLS, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 28 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,149,695 | $1,454,194 | $1,510,879 |
| Revenue | $8,232,274 | $6,128,345 | $4,293,176 |
| Expenses | $7,990,907 | $6,408,526 | $4,217,176 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,090 | $21,427 | $7,264 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nofa - New York ($234,958), Nofa - Mass ($154,101), Nofa - Vt ($143,838).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MOFGA CERTIFICATION SERVICES LLC UNITY, ME | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $103,722 |
| NOFA - CT NEW HAVEN, CT | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $61,587 |
| NOFA - MASS FLORENCE, MA | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $154,101 |
| NOFA - NEW YORK BINGHAMPTON, NY | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $234,958 |
| NOFA - NH CONCORD, NH | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $133,688 |
| NOFA - NJ LAMBERTVILLE, NJ | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $79,673 |
| NOFA - VT RICHMOND, VT | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $143,838 |
| VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR BIOLOGICAL WOOLWINE, VA | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $80,658 |
| WEST VIRGINIA FOOD & FARM COALITION CHARLESTON, WV | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $87,589 |
| BLACK FARMERS INDEX LAFAYETTE, LA | ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $118,740 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE MILLER | PRESIDENT | 0.8 | — |
| JOE DICKSON | VICE PRESIDE | 0.8 | — |
| BILL KITSCH | TREASURER | 0.8 | — |
| KATHERINE DIMATTEO | SECRETARY | 0.8 | — |
| BETTY HARPER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| DENELE HUGHSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| LISA DE LIMA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| GWENDOLYN WYARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| DIANA KOBUS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $154,924 |
| DIANA UNDERWOOD | DIR. OF OPER | 40 | $116,689 |
| SARAH ROSE BROWN | CERTIFICATIO | 40 | $124,541 |
| LISA DURAND | TOPP DIRECTO | 40 | $110,386 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsylvania Certified Organic?
Pennsylvania Certified Organic is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in SPRING MILLS, PA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pennsylvania Certified Organic?
As of 2024, Pennsylvania Certified Organic holds $2.1M in total assets with $8.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 28 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Pennsylvania Certified Organic operate?
Pennsylvania Certified Organic has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia.
What size grants does Pennsylvania Certified Organic award?
In 2024, Pennsylvania Certified Organic awarded 28 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pennsylvania Certified Organic's EIN?
Pennsylvania Certified Organic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2885447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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