| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 408,748 | 478,873 | 493,626 | 1,381,247 | ||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 0 | 0 | 408,748 | 478,873 | 493,626 | 1,381,247 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 549,675 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 831,572 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 0 | 0 | 408,748 | 478,873 | 493,626 | 1,381,247 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 1,381,247 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6 | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 5. | 6 | |
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7
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
7 | |
| 8 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6 | 8 | |
| 9 Line 7 amount divided by Line 8 amount | 9 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2025 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2025 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2025 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025: | ||||
| a From 2020....... | ||||
| b From 2021....... | ||||
| c From 2022....... | ||||
| d From 2023....... | ||||
| e From 2024....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2025 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2020 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2025 from Section D, line 6: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2025 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2025, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2025. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2025..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 25022866 |
| Software Version: | 2025v4.1 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a | The National Organic Coalition achieved the following key outcomes as a result of our education and programs in 2025: * Educating and Convening the Organic Community: NOC convened a series of educational events in 2025, engaging more than 700 farmers, advocates, researchers, businesses, and members of the public. These included farmer listening sessions, national summits, and public convenings that provided in-depth education on organic standards, federal policy developments, and market opportunities. Through these events, NOC elevated farmer and stakeholder perspectives, facilitated peer learning, and strengthened shared understanding of challenges and solutions across the organic sector. * Supporting Public Engagement in Organic Standards (NOSB): NOC continued to play a leading educational role in supporting stakeholder participation in the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) process. NOC hosted pre-NOSB meetings, debrief sessions, and issue-focused panels to help farmers, businesses, and advocates understand complex regulatory topics and engage effectively in public comment opportunities. NOC also provided in-depth written and oral comments to the NOSB, contributing research and analysis on issues such as the use of compostable bioplastics in organic compost and the role of synthetic materials in organic systems, helping to uphold the integrity of organic standards. * Facilitating Information Sharing and Technical Education: Through webinars, workshops, and partner convenings-including national meetings connected to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)-NOC provided practical education on topics such as organic market development, certification challenges, recordkeeping, and supply chain dynamics. These efforts equipped farmers, technical service providers, and partner organizations with tools, data, and peer insights to support successful organic production and market access. * Advancing Public Understanding of Organic Policy: NOC educated policymakers, stakeholders, and the public about the role of federal programs, funding, and regulatory frameworks in supporting organic agriculture. Through public events, engagement with USDA officials and Congressional leaders, and coalition engagement, NOC helped clarify the importance of the National Organic Program, organic certification cost-share, and market development initiatives, while elevating the real-world impacts of policy decisions on farmers and businesses. * Strengthening a National Learning Network: NOC expanded and deepened its role as a hub for information exchange and collaboration across the organic community. By growing participation in its events and increasing engagement through newsletters and action alerts, NOC connected diverse organic community members and industry participants, and fostered ongoing dialogue on improving organic standards, reducing barriers to certification, and strengthening organic markets. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | The organization has members who pay annual dues. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | Members of the organization have the power to elect and remove Directors, except that the Board of Directors shall have power to fill vacancies on the Board. If the Board fills a vacancy with a remaining term of more than one year, the Director appointed by the Board must be elected by the Members at the next annual meeting in order to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | Members have the following powers and duties: a. to set criteria and policies for membership; b. to admit new Members and terminate existing Members; c. to adopt and amend the consensus process for Member decision making; d. to set the number of Directors; e. to elect and remove Directors, except that the Board of Directors shall have the power to fill vacancies on the Board; f. to set annual priorities for the Corporation; g. to adopt formal policy positions in support of the Corporation's mission; h. to amend the Articles of Organization and these By-Laws; i. to sell, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Corporation's property and assets; j. to adopt any agreement of consolidation or merger; k. to authorize a petition for dissolution of the Corporation; and l. such other powers as the Board of Directors may designate. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | The Executive Director provides a draft copy by email to Board members giving time to review the document and to raise questions or concerns before a scheduled board meeting. After careful review, any needed updates are made. The 990 is filed after a vote of approval is made by the Board at a scheduled meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | Members, Directors, Officers and key employees are required to disclose any personal financial interest in a transaction being considered by the Corporation, and that unless the Board of Directors determines that such personal financial interest is immaterial, such Member, Director, Officer, or key employee shall recuse himself or herself from discussion and voting on the matter. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | The executive director's compensation package was reviewed and approved by an independent Board Personnel Committee, as well as by NOC's full Board of Directors as part of the annual budgeting process. A performance review was conducted in 2025 by the Board Personnel Committee and discussed by NOC's full Board. The process and Board deliberations were documented in Board meeting notes. The Board is composed of individuals who work for and with nonprofit organizations that conduct similar work to NOC, is aware of comparable positions in nonprofits/and similar organizations with a range of budgets, and evaluated the NOC executive director salary in this context. The NOC Board of directors is committed to using comparability data, including salaries for similarly sized organizations, other Form 990s, and salary surveys, as available, in the process for determining the NOC Executive Director's compensation package. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees | Education and Advocacy - Total Expense: 100853, Program Service Expense: 100853, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Consulting - Total Expense: 5250, Program Service Expense: 750, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: 4500; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; |
| Software ID: | 25022866 |
| Software Version: | 2025v4.1 |