Rural Futures International
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $597.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Scotts, MI
- Founding
- 06/1989
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 38-2852975
Organization Overview
Rural Futures International, operating under the name Tillers International, is located in Scotts, MI. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (Q31) the organization is classified as: International Agricultural Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Tillers International employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tillers International 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 09/2021, Tillers International generated $597.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $701.1k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.4%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO RESEARCH, ADAPT AND TEACH LOW-CAPITAL FARMING PRACTICES FOR USE IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, PRINCIPALLY IN LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES AND TO THAT END HAS WORLD-WIDE CONTACTS AND EXPOSURES. THE LOCAL OPERATIONS CONSIST OF NOMINAL FARMING FOR DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING PURPOSES AND THE CONDUCT OF WORKSHOPS IN FARMING RELATED SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED INTERNATIONALLY ORIENTED TRAINING IN LOW COST TECHNOLOGIES FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTED ITS PUBLICATIONS. PROVIDED AGRICULTURAL HISTORY, EDUCATION AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITS WITH FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS AND AGRICULTURAL PRESENTATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Nehil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Rutten Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Weaver Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Wengerd Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carrie Susemihl Boisonault Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frances E Brown Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $85,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $359,207 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,487 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $444,707 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $143,779 |
| Investment income | $1,816 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,900 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $597,202 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $273,689 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,536 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,588 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,105 |
| Office expenses | $15,297 |
| Information technology | $1,954 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,578 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,181 |
| Interest | $24,080 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $56,498 |
| Insurance | $31,061 |
| All other expenses | $5,050 |
| Total functional expenses | $701,119 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $275,008 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,794 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,807 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,364 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,267,948 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $58,133 |
| Total assets | $2,613,054 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,463 |
| 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 | $63,600 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $340,170 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $77,700 |
| Other liabilities | $8,781 |
| Total liabilities | $538,714 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,935,449 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $138,891 |
| 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 | $2,613,054 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Rural Futures International has recieved totaling $261,176.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL SECURITY | $165,676 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $95,000 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rural Futures International Scotts, MI | $2,613,054 | $597,202 |
Negev Foundation South Euclid, OH | $1,789,043 | $641,894 |
International Brotherhood Aid Llc Russellville, OH | $80,613 | $257,230 |
Hope In The Harvest Missions International Inc Frankfort, IN | $109,624 | $210,034 |
Bethel Agricultural Association Inc Wooster, OH | $45,906 | $0 |
Harvesting 4 Haiti Foundation Perrysburg, OH | $17,798 | $61,521 |
Together International Inc Grand Rapids, MI | $7,212 | $0 |
Acorn Projects & Partners Ltd Elkhart, IN | $0 | $0 |