Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Inc
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- East Troy, WI
- Founding
- 09/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1449246
Organization Overview
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Inc is located in East Troy, WI. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute 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 12/2021, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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
MICHAEL FIELDS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN FOOD AND FARMING SYSTEMS, FOOD POLICY, AND FOOD PRODUCTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INSTITUTE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS (FARMERS' LEGAL ISSUES, FARM MANAGEMENT, GRANT WRITING, SEED SWAP), WORKING AND COLLABORATING WITH OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND EDUCATING LOW-INCOME YOUTH IN THE MADISON AREA. ALL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WERE CONSIDERED AS OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY, STUDENTS, GARDENERS, FARMERS AND OTHER FOOD RELATED BUSINESSES. THE INSTITUTE'S EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDED CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TOURS, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 2,000 ADULTS AND YOUTH.
MFAI RESEARCH CONTINUES MEASURING IMPACT OF AG PRACTICES ON SOIL HEALTH & PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH COVER CROPS, NO-TILL ORGANIC FARMING AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES, ECONOMIC RESILIENCY & BIODYNAMIC PRACTICES. MFAI'S WORK WITH COVER CROPS EDUCATES THE IMPORTANCE & BENEFITS FOR PROTECTING & ENHANCING THE SOIL, REDUCING EROSION, INCREASING INFILTRATION& SLOWING SURFACE WATER MOVEMENT, INCREASING SOIL STRENGTH AND TO SEQUESTER ATMOSPHERIC CARBON TO COUNTER CLIMATE CHANGE. MFAI PARTICIPATED AS A PARTNER WITH THE MIDWEST HEMP RESEARCH TEAM THAT WAS COLLABORATING WITH UW MADISON & UNIV. OF MICHIGAN. ALSO PROVIDING VIRTUAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS FOR WI WOMEN CHAMPIONING CONSERVATION PROGRAM. CORN RESEARCH CONTINUES TO ANALYZE & SELECT BREEDING FOR HIGH METHIONINE & GAMETOPHYTIC INCOMPATIBILITY WHICH PROTECTS ORGANIC HYBRIDS FROM GMO CONTAMINATION.
THE INSTITUTE'S PUBLIC POLICY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED EDUCATING FARMERS AND OTHERS ABOUT THE FARM BILL POLICY PROCESS, COORDINATING UPLANDS WATERSHED GROUP IN SW WI & FACILITATED DEVELOPMENT OF A VIRTUAL FIELD DAY RE: DUNG BEETLES, ALSO GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOPS AND USING FEDER & STATE PROGRAMS; DEVELOPED & NATIONALLY DISTRIBUTED GUIDE TO FEDERAL PROGRAMS SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE; FACILITATED A NATIONAL LISTENING SESSION ON PRIORITIES FOR RESEARCH RELATED TO INNOVATION; CONVENED NATIONAL GROUP TO ASSESS SOCIETAL BENEFITSFROM SOIL HEALTH PRACTICES AND PRESENT TWICE ON THAT SUBJECT; CONVENED & FACILITATED THE COVER CROPS RESEARCH & OUTREACH PROJECT; OVERSAW PROCESS FOR SURVEYING WI FARMERS & AG EDUCATIONS TO IDENTIFY NEEDS FOR INFO ABOUT COVER CROPS; WORKED TO ADVANCE WI LEGISLATION SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE COVER CROPS ADOPTION & CAPACITY FOR GRAZING COORDINATORS IN THE STATE; CONDUCTED OUTREACH TO FARMERS IN WI & NEARBY STATES ABOUT COVID-19 FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES FOR FARMERS; PARTICIPATED IN GRASSLAND 2.0 PROJECT INCLUDING A "LEARNING HUB" WITHIN SW WI; FACILITATED PROCESS OF MFAI'S SELF EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT AROUND ISSUES OF RACIAL EQUITY &ADVOCATED FOR INCREASED PROGRAMMATIC ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHER GROUPS IN WI & NATIONALLY; WORKED WITH AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST TO DEVELOP A STRONGER USE OF WI'S AG ENTERPRISE AREAS PROGRAM ADVANCED A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR SMALL GRAINS CLEANING & PROCESSING IN WI; COLLABORATED TO DEVELOP A NEW STRUCTURE TO INCREASE PRIVATE & PUBLIC FUNDS SUPPORTING REGENERATIVE FARMING PRACTICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Perry Brown Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $77,398 |
Gregg Sanford President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Syburg Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamshed Patel Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alyssa Hartman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Wepking Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $693,082 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $753,276 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $192,399 |
| Investment income | $1,633 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $18,676 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $81,969 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,047,953 |
| 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. | $78,014 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,517 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $390,542 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,674 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,164 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,986 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,986 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $99,198 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,777 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,678 |
| Office expenses | $62,194 |
| Information technology | $22,489 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $88,009 |
| Travel | $13,264 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,228 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $95,896 |
| Insurance | $33,193 |
| All other expenses | $3,921 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,293,619 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,862 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $664,340 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $276,877 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $51,044 |
| 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 | $12,611 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,618,743 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,705,477 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,437 |
| 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 | $575 |
| Total liabilities | $118,012 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,577,279 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,186 |
| 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 | $3,705,477 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Inc has recieved totaling $15,516.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
786 Foundation 49-M020-01-9 Ua Dtd 031097 Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE | $10,000 |
Ladybug Foundation Inc Louisville, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT - WISCONSIN WOMEN IN CONSERVATION, BIPOC FARMERS CONSERVATION EDUCATION | $5,000 |
Pucci Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $355,122 |
| Earnings | $731 |
| Net Contributions | $411,549 |
| Other Expense | $120,000 |
| Ending Balance | $647,402 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Midwest Oper Engineers Construction Industry Research & Serv Tr Fund Countryside, IL | $12,085,029 | $17,769,884 |
Illinois Soybean Board Bloomington, IL | $24,441,630 | $21,800,549 |
Food Export Association Of The Midwest Usa Chicago, IL | $3,109,779 | $15,548,836 |
Illinois Corn Marketing Board Bloomington, IL | $11,624,886 | $11,889,515 |
Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association Urbana, IL | $13,036,050 | $15,163,165 |
Michigan Farm Bureau Lansing, MI | $21,991,749 | $13,489,298 |
Michigan Dairymens Market Program Novi, MI | $2,715,772 | $11,716,586 |
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Burnsville, MN | $3,976,064 | $6,629,781 |
National Snaffle Bit Association Inc Gurnee, IL | $5,863,990 | $6,575,627 |
Seed Savers Exchange Inc Decorah, IA | $8,340,832 | $6,859,116 |
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Inc Madison, WI | $9,285,621 | $7,489,309 |
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Crookston, MN | $5,866,335 | $5,389,230 |