Farmers Legal Action Group Inc is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Farmers Legal Action Group Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farmers Legal Action Group Inc 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 12/2022, Farmers Legal Action Group Inc generated $826.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $721.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FARMERS' LEGAL ACTION GROUP INC. IS A NON-PROFIT LAW CENTER DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO FAMILY FARMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO HELP KEEP FAMILY FARMERS ON THE LAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO FAMILY FARMERS AND FARMERS' LEGAL ACTION GROUP INC. 36-3431212 COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO HELP KEEP FAMILY FARMERS ON THE LAND. FARMERS' LEGAL ACTION GROUP INC. FLAG IS A NONPROFIT LAW CENTER THEIR COMMUNITIES TO HELP KEEP FAMILY FARMERS ON THE LAND. FLAG WAS ESTABLISHED IN RESPONSE TO THE FARM CREDIT CRISIS OF THE 1980S WHEN ITS FOUNDING LAWYERS HELPED WIN A LANDMARK CASE PREVENTING FORECLOSURES FOR MORE THAN 60,000 FAMILY FARMS. AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN AGRICULTURAL LAW AND ONE OF THE ONLY SUCH NONPROFIT LAW CENTERS IN THE COUNTRY FLAG HAS A WELL-DEVELOPED EXPERTISE IN TOPICS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SURVIVAL OF SMALL FAMILY FARMS AND PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE MANY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM FOR OUR COMMUNITY. IN RECENT YEARS FLAG HAS WORKED EXTENSIVELY WITH MINNESOTA'S GROWING IMMIGRANT FARMING COMMUNITIES. SEE SCHEDULE O
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Scott Carlson Executive Director | 45 | $99,979 | |
Terry Vanderpool Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lois Wood Board Secretary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Benny Bunting Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Mitchell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Schneider Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $366,669 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $460,227 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $826,896 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $826,896 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,095 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,333 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $347,090 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $73,680 |
Payroll taxes | $33,863 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,633 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $36,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,550 |
Advertising and promotion | $207 |
Office expenses | $14,640 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,736 |
Travel | $15,222 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,836 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,700 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $721,261 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,213 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $291,981 |
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 | $27,139 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $399,333 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,383 |
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 | $50,383 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $406,288 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | -$57,338 |
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 | $399,333 |