Acequia Institute is located in San Luis, CO. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K25) the organization is classified as: Farmland Preservation, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Acequia Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Acequia Institute generated $1.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING CONSERVATION OF ACEQUIA AND OTHER TRADITIONAL FARMING SYSTEMS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SMALL DIRECT-TO-PRODUCER GRANTS, GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS, TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH OF ACEQUIA FARM FAMILIES, AND AGROECOLOGY AND RESTORATION ECOLOGY PROJECTS AT THE INSTITUTE'S 181-ACRE FARM IN VIEJO SAN ACACIO, COLORADO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION/CROP PRODUCTION
MILPA-MOLINO-MOVE MOUNTAINS YOUTH COLLABORATIVE PILOT PROJECT
FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER GRANTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Devon G Pena President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Tania P Hernandez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elisa Sabatini Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tezozomoc Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Enrique Salmon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ramon Del Castillo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,755,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,160 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,776,660 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,903 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,304 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,802,197 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $337 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $225 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $588 |
Information technology | $2,000 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,501 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,999 |
Total functional expenses | $68,158 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,735,363 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $450,936 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $426,468 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,612,767 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,802 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $85,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $87,802 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $1,113,254 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,411,711 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,612,767 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Acequia Institute has recieved totaling $1,752,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Colorado Health Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1,602,500 |
Rudolf Steiner Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR ALIANZA MILPA NORTH REGION WORK | $150,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wyoming Stock Growers Land Tr Cheyenne, WY | $4,292,062 | $2,060,147 |
Community Agriculture Alliance Inc Steamboat Springs, CO | $456,634 | $772,551 |
Jyotis Seeds For Change Foundation Marble, CO | $2,797,316 | $323,437 |
Ranchland Trust Of Kansas Inc Topeka, KS | $718,153 | $327,519 |
Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation Longmont, CO | $262,757 | $341,503 |
Acequia Institute San Luis, CO | $2,612,767 | $1,802,197 |
The 2Forks Club Carbondale, CO | $0 | $0 |
Grain Place Foundation Marquette, NE | $1,762,405 | $323,642 |