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Nonprofit · EIN 93-3747535

CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE

Tax-exempt · BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Financials

$145K$46K2023$774K$260K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$773,712$259,807$513,905$621,032$8,042$612,990
December 31, 2023990$145,100$46,015$99,085$99,085$0$99,085
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$768,600
Program service revenue
$428
Investment income
$4,684
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,079
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$104,612
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,542
Accounting fees
$2,604
Travel
$3,029
Program services (functional)
$219,904
Management and general (functional)
$37,490
Fundraising (functional)
$2,413

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$99,085
Total assets, end of year
$621,032
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,042
Net assets, end of year
$612,990
Net assets without donor restrictions
$612,990
Gross receipts
$773,712
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
PA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Taylor FordPresident and Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
40$94,079$2,972$2,981
Mark MiddletonChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Claudia Lifton-SchwernerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Taylor FordPresident and Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
40$34,500
Mark MiddletonChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Claudia Lifton-SchwernerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1349 LYNN AVE 167, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-2210
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Taylor Ford, 1349 Lynn Ave Unit 167, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Signed the 990
Taylor Ford, President
Phone
(501) 481-5477
Return prepared by
Adam Baker CPA

Mission

Center for Responsible Food Business (the Organization) advocates for strong ethics and responsibility in the food sector through education, research, and corporate engagement programs.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • In 2024, the Center for Responsible Food Business expanded its research, analysis, and public engagement around pressing issues in the food industry. We published in-depth articles and policy commentary on topics including food safety, chemical contamination, market consolidation, food labeling, and corporate animal welfare policies. Our team conducted investigative research into the practices of major food companies and examined the implications of regulatory actions, mergers, and supply chain standards on consumer welfare and public health. We launched targeted communications campaigns, such as our "no milk tax" initiative, designed to engage consumers, shift corporate behavior, and advance responsible food policies. Across these efforts, we used petitions, paid and organic media, and outreach to decision-makers to promote transparency, accountability, and better outcomes in the food system.
    Expenses $219,904

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-3747535
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$621,032
Income (IRS master file)
$773,712

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$773,712$259,807$621,032XML
990December 2023$145,100$46,015$99,085XML

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 93-3747535).

Questions about CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE

What is the EIN of CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE is 93-3747535.
Is CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE 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 CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE 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 CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE 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 CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Taylor Ford.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,079 (Taylor Ford, President and Treasurer).
How much revenue does CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMERCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $773,712, expenses of $259,807 and total assets of $621,032 at year end.

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