Nonprofit · EIN 41-1848081
TRANSFAIR USA
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94610
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $22,184,153 | $19,996,330 | $2,187,823 | $17,654,122 | $3,529,090 | $14,125,032 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $20,049,420 | $22,260,757 | -$2,211,337 | $14,293,733 | $2,356,524 | $11,937,209 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $976,512
- Program service revenue
- $20,969,498
- Investment income
- $230,309
- Other revenue
- $7,834
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $43,964
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,887,828
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,436,395
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,595,531
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $65,255
- Accounting fees
- $97,865
- Occupancy
- $4,866
- Travel
- $400,386
- Depreciation
- $89,396
- Program services (functional)
- $15,464,290
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,956,553
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,575,487
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,293,733
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,654,122
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,529,090
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,125,032
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $39,966
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,466,895
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $658,137
- Gross receipts
- $22,184,153
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL RICE | CEO (THRU 9/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $434,031 | $35,243 |
| JOSE CARLOS RUIZ | CFO AND TREASURER Officer | 40 | $284,078 | $36,767 |
| MEAGAN SIDDIQUI | HEAD OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Officer | 40 | $253,212 | $31,936 |
| SUGUMAR RAMAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $279,252 | $0 |
| FELIPE ARANGO | COO/INTERIM CEO (AS OF 9/24) Officer | 40 | $254,093 | $0 |
| MATT POPE | VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $226,350 | $19,819 |
| ABBY AYERS | SR. DIRECTOR OF RETAIL (THRU 12/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $220,566 | $16,222 |
| MARIA APARECIDA DIAS DE COSTA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,500 | $18,976 |
| DEBORAH GRAY | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,839 | $23,606 |
| MAGALI TRANIE | HEAD,COMMERCIAL/MARKETING (THRU 9/24) Officer | 40 | $168,894 | $19,112 |
| LESLIE SIMMONS | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FRESH GOODS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,286 | $9,039 |
| DANA DUFRESNE | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER (AS OF 10/24) Officer | 40 | $83,063 | $8,149 |
| LAWRENCE RUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO CRISANTES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FERREN | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ BERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NISHANT BAGADIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATASHA CHAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT P STILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBIN EVITTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RONNIE ROBINSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SEAN FOOTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL RICE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $406,526 | $33,687 |
| LEILANI LATIMER | CHIEF COMMERCIAL & MARKETING OFFICER (THRU 10/23) Officer | 40 | $289,463 | $45,506 |
| LAWRENCE RUFF | PRESIDENT (THRU 11/23) Officer | 40 | $323,042 | $11,275 |
| JEANNE-MARIE RYAN | HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE (THRU 11/23) Officer | 40 | $284,645 | $37,600 |
| TAMMY HERMANN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (THRU 10/23) Officer | 40 | $291,205 | $11,913 |
| JOSE CARLOS RUIZ | CFO AND TREASURER Officer | 40 | $257,672 | $30,244 |
| MAGALI TRANIE | HEAD OF COMMERICAL & MARKETING Officer | 40 | $217,370 | $29,762 |
| MEAGAN SIDDIQUI | HEAD OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Officer | 40 | $215,273 | $27,749 |
| MATT POPE | VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $217,446 | $19,020 |
| LESLIE SIMMONS | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FRESH GOODS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,334 | $23,064 |
| MARIA APARECIDA DIAS DE COSTA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,411 | $16,369 |
| MAURIN TRIPLETT | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PACKAGED GOODS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,765 | $7,847 |
| ABBY AYERS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RETAIL PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,706 | $16,188 |
| SUGUMAR RAMAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (AS OF 09/23) Officer | 40 | $83,797 | $0 |
| FELIPE ARANGO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (AS OF 12/23) Officer | 40 | $21,230 | $0 |
| RICARDO CRISANTES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NISHANT BAGADIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET BAND | DIRECTOR (THRU 03/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA CHAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN EVITTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN FOOTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIESEL PRITZKER SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT P STILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FERREN | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 360 GRAND AVENUE 311, OAKLAND, CA 94610-4840
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FELIPE ARANGO, 360 GRAND AVE 311, OAKLAND, CA 946104840
- Signed the 990
- JOSE CARLOS RUIZ, CFO
- Phone
- (510) 663-5260
- Website
- WWW.FAIRTRADECERTIFIED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 41-1848081 or by the name TRANSFAIR USA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
FAIR TRADE USA IS BUILDING AN INNOVATIVE MODEL OF RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS, CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM, AND SHARED VALUE TO ELIMINATE POVERTY AND ENABLE A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR FARMERS, WORKERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- THE FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED COFFEE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN 2024 THROUGH RIGOROUS STANDARDS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, AND MINIMUM PRICE GUARANTEESMECHANISMS THAT PROTECT WORKERS, STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO INVEST IN CRITICAL NEEDS. FAIR TRADE USA ALSO ADVANCED CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT BY PARTNERING WITH BRANDS AND EDUCATING SHOPPERS ON THE VALUE OF ETHICAL SOURCING, CONTRIBUTING TO 65% CONSUMER AWARENESS AND THOUSANDS OF FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKETPLACE. BUILDING ON THIS MOMENTUM, WE LAUNCHED A COFFEE INNOVATION INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IDEO.ORG AND A GLOBAL COFFEE IMPACT ADVISORY BOARD TO EXPLORE NEW SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS POVERTY, CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND LONG-TERM SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY.Expenses $5,996,577 · revenue $7,945,824
- THE FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED CPG PROGRAM ADVANCED ITS IMPACT IN 2024 ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES BY EXPANDING INTO NEW PRODUCT CATEGORIES TO MEET PARTNER AND CONSUMER DEMAND. THROUGH RIGOROUS FAIR TRADE STANDARDS, THE PROGRAM ACTIVELY MITIGATED RISK WHILE ENSURING SAFER WORKING ENVIRONMENTS, FAIRER WAGES, IMPROVED BENEFITS, AND STRONGER PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS. THESE EFFORTS REINFORCED OUR COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATING FORCED LABOR AND POVERTY WHILE CREATING MORE SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE SUPPLY CHAINS.Expenses $3,432,805 · revenue $4,548,672
- THE FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED PRODUCE AND SEAFOOD PROGRAMS ADVANCED ITS MISSION IN 2024 BY APPLYING RIGOROUS STANDARDS THAT PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY, FAIRNESS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ACROSS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS. THROUGH ROBUST COMPLIANCE, IN-FIELD SUPPORT, AND PARTNERSHIPS SPANNING MULTIPLE COMMODITIES, FAIR TRADE USA PROTECTED HUMAN RIGHTS, STRENGTHENED LIVELIHOODS FOR FARMERS, FISHERS, AND WORKERS, AND BUILT COMMUNITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY. TO DATE, PRODUCER COMMUNITIES HAVE RECEIVED FINANCIAL BENEFIT TO FARMERS, FISHERS, AND WORKERS IN 2024 $81 MILLION IN FINANCIAL BENEFITS, INCLUDING CRITICAL INVESTMENTS FUNDED IN 2024.Expenses $3,318,264 · revenue $4,396,898
- IN 2024, THE FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED FACTORY PROGRAM CONTINUED TO SCALE ITS REACH AND DEEPEN ITS IMPACT THROUGH ONGOING INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAM INNOVATION. THESE EFFORTS SUPPORTED THE CERTIFICATION OF NEW FACTORIES ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING CONTINUED GROWTH IN THE BEAUTY SECTOR. BY YEAR-END, 185 FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED FACTORIES OPERATED IN 23 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE, ENSURING SAFER WORKING CONDITIONS, FAIRER WAGES, AND STRONGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROGRESS REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING FAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND DRIVING LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTS IN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS.Expenses $2,716,644 · grants $43,964 · revenue $4,078,104
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1848081
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,654,122
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,184,153
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $22,184,153 | $19,996,330 | $17,654,122 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $20,049,420 | $22,260,757 | $14,293,733 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $25,129,565 | $23,781,796 | $17,798,832 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1848081).
Questions about TRANSFAIR USA
- What is the EIN of TRANSFAIR USA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRANSFAIR USA is 41-1848081.
- Is TRANSFAIR USA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to TRANSFAIR USA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRANSFAIR USA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of TRANSFAIR USA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TRANSFAIR USA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of TRANSFAIR USA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names FELIPE ARANGO.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRANSFAIR USA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $434,031 (PAUL RICE, CEO (THRU 9/24)).
- How much revenue does TRANSFAIR USA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $22,184,153, expenses of $19,996,330 and total assets of $17,654,122 at year end.
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