The Non-gmo Project
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Non-gmo Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 2008, with $6,939,892 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA, 98225 EIN 02-0799621 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2023)
$6.9M
▲ 1.4% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.1M
Net assets
$5.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The Non-gmo Project— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Non-gmo Project: 10 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The Non-gmo Project— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Non-gmo Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA, 98225
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $904K (FY2013) to $6.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $760KNet assets $5.0M
Operating margin
11.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$760K
Net assets
$5.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,939,892▲1.4% | $6,132,707▼1.6% | $5,023,789▲19.1% | $5,784,243▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,847,088▲43.4% | $6,230,879▲8.8% | $4,216,604▲17.1% | $4,906,843▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,776,077▼5.6% | $5,728,018▲46.5% | $3,600,395▼20.9% | $4,260,365▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,061,798▲10.0% | $3,909,211▼0.7% | $4,552,336▲33.9% | $5,084,650▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,601,789▲5.6% | $3,935,550▲17.4% | $3,399,749▲24.4% | $4,263,072▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,355,952▲39.4% | $3,350,979▲40.4% | $2,733,510▲58.1% | $3,050,531▲55.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,125,803▲38.4% | $2,385,949▲11.2% | $1,728,537▲184% | $1,962,864▲185% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,258,942▲28.7% | $2,146,189▲30.7% | $609,124▲22.7% | $689,333▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,755,067▲26.6% | $1,642,334▲25.8% | $496,371▲29.4% | $674,134▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,386,659▲53.4% | $1,305,965▲76.8% | $383,638▲26.6% | $660,242▲53.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $903,977 | $738,533▲73.5% | $302,944▲120% | $431,476▲59.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $425,546▲31.9% | $137,500▼14.5% | $271,250▲68.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $322,575 | $160,759 | $160,759 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Non-gmo Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Non-gmo Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 02-0799621, based in Bellingham, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Non-gmo Project's EIN?
- The Non-gmo Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 02-0799621.
- How much revenue does The Non-gmo Project report?
- The Non-gmo Project reported $6,939,892 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Non-gmo Project have?
- CharityIndex grades The Non-gmo Project B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Non-gmo Project (EIN 02-0799621) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.