Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation
- Assets
- $176.7k
- Revenue
- $656.1k
- Investments
- $44.3k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 10/2014
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 31-1672416
Organization Overview
Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K50) the organization is classified as: Home Economics, 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. Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation 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 10/2023, Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation generated $656.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $688.0k during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE IOWANS WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH REGARDING THE BREADTH & GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE OF AGRICULTURE. TO SERVE AS A CENTRAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO WANT TO TEACH IOWA'S STUDENTS ABOUT AGRICULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM - CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, VOLUNTEER TRAINING, CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENT PUBLICATION. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS GIVE TEACHERS THE SKILLS, TOOLS, AND BACKGROUND TO BE ABLE TO USE AGRICULTURE AND STEM CONCEPTS AS A LENS TO TEACH IOWA CORE STANDARDS IN THEIR CLASSROOM. IALF OFFERS ONLINE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES AND PRESENTATIONS AT TEACHER CONFERENCES LIKE THE SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCE, SCIENCE CONFERENCE, TALENTED AND GIFTED CONFERENCE, AND READING CONFERENCE. IALF RESOURCES HAVE A PRESENCE AT COUNTY FAIRS, THE STATE FAIR AND STEM FESTIVALS HELD THROUGHOUT IOWA TO ENGAGE STUDENTS WITH EXPERIENTIAL AGRICULTURE LITERACY PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES. IALF PRODUCES CLASSROOM PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS ON DEMAND LIKE THE 'JOURNEY 2050' PROGRAM THAT TEACHES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN A FUN ONLINE GAMING PLATFORM. AGRICULTURE IN CLASSROOM PROGRAMS HAVE IMPACTED MORE THAN 304,000 STUDENTS ACROSS IOWA. MORE THAN 3,100 TEACHERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO INCORPORATE AGRICULTURE INTO THEIR CLASSROOM CURRICULUM. THERE ARE MORE THAN 200 LESSON PLANS FOR GRADES PK-12 ON THE IALF WEBSITE CONNECTING AGRICULTURE TO A VARIETY OF CORE SUBJECTS SUCH AS SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND MATH. IALF PRODUCES A SERIES OF RESOURCES SUCH AS A STUDENT READER MAGAZINE TITLED IOWA AG TODAY WHICH IS PRODUCED TO HIGHLIGHT 4TH AND 7TH GRADE READING LEVELS AND IS DISTRIBUTED TO 3,000 CLASSROOMS ACROSS IOWA. SPANISH VERSIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THE IOWA AG TODAY PUBLICATION. THE MY FAMILY'S FARM BOOK SERIES IS PUBLISHED TO SHOWCASE A 3RD GRADE READING LEVEL AND TELL THE STORY OF MODERN CONTEMPORARY FARMS. THE FARMCHAT PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS TO FARMS AND AGRIBUSINESSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Breanna Wagner President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Casey Anderson Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ronnette Vondrak Secretary/tresurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Morgan Pothoven Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Hoppes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Bell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $642,036 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $642,036 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,400 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $656,094 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $45,539 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,690 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $218,788 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,943 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $250 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,289 |
| Advertising and promotion | $86,174 |
| Office expenses | $32,658 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,875 |
| Travel | $54,884 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,505 |
| All other expenses | $113 |
| Total functional expenses | $688,028 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,117 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $71,680 |
| 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 | $4,583 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $44,292 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $176,672 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,516 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $2,516 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$31,858 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $206,014 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $176,672 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation has awarded $12,746 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
IOWA FFA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS | $6,373 |
IOWA 4-H FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS | $6,373 |