Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems is located in East Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B40) the organization is classified as: Higher Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems 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 09/2023, Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems generated $863.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CONNECTING BEGINNING AND HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED FARMERS TO EACH OTHER AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITES; ENSURING SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND PROFITABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MULTICULTURAL AG PROGRAM: PROVIDE OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED FARMERS IN MICHIGAN ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO RISK MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING CROP INSURANCE AND ACCESS TO SPECIALTY MARKETS.
FOOD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT: FOCUS ON SUPPORTING BEGINNING FARMERS IN GROWING AND SUPPLYING LOCAL FOOD FOR CONSUMPTION. THIS INCLUDES MANAGING A FARM DEVELOPMENT CENTER THAT IS HOME TO BEGINNING INCUBATOR FARMERS AND DEMONSTRATION SITES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
MIFFS EVENTS: MIFFS FLAGSHIP EVENT, THE MICHIGAN FAMILY FARMS CONFERENCE IS A FORUM FOR BEGINNING, SMALL-SCALE AND CULTERALLY DIVERSE FARMERS TO NETWORK, LEARN, AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE FAMILY FARMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lauren Marquardt Co-Executive Director | Officer | 0 | $72,746 |
Jennifer Silveri Co-Executive Director | Officer | 0 | $72,746 |
Vanessa Garcia Polanco Council Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Marshall Council Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Evan Smith Council Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Raquel Garcia Council Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $772,668 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,435 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $806,103 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $47,749 |
Investment income | $1,125 |
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 | $863,317 |
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. | $145,491 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,549 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $257,895 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,316 |
Other employee benefits | $43,558 |
Payroll taxes | $24,515 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $65,177 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $434,652 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $20,250 |
Information technology | $1,488 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,148 |
Travel | $31,739 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,932 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $7,835 |
Total functional expenses | $1,051,996 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,282 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $192,923 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $324,205 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,251 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $34,762 |
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 | $81,013 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,413 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $240,779 |
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 | $324,205 |