Agricultural Utilization Research Institute is located in Crookston, MN. The organization was established in 1991. 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 06/2023, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Agricultural Utilization Research Institute 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 06/2023, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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
AURI WAS CREATED AND FUNDED BY THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE TO ACCELERATE THE EXPANSION OF THE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY BY EMPOWERING EXPANDED USES AND MARKETS OF AGRICULTURALLY DERIVED PRODUCTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AURI CONDUCTS ONSITE AND APPLIED RESEARCH, PROMOTES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT USES AND THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING MARKETS FOR THE STATE'S AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTS, INCLUDING DIRECT FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN MINNESOTA AND BORDERING STATES. AURI MAINTAINS FACILITIES TO WORK WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM RESULTS FOR MINNESOTA AGRICULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carolyn Olson Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $1,270 |
Federico Tripodi Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $2,025 |
Jeff Grev Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jerry Hasnedl Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $495 |
John Schafer Director | Trustee | 3 | $530 |
Jon Veldhouse Director | Trustee | 3 | $1,135 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,109,287 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $783,439 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,892,726 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $349,121 |
Investment income | $104,209 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $94,507 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,117 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,457,680 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500,000 |
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. | $844,231 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $357,816 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,111,417 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $182,852 |
Other employee benefits | $569,982 |
Payroll taxes | $216,152 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,193 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,145 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $300,416 |
Advertising and promotion | $54,972 |
Office expenses | $110,501 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $198,791 |
Travel | $142,840 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,375 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $233,035 |
Insurance | $67,877 |
All other expenses | $24,389 |
Total functional expenses | $6,243,627 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $650 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $347,991 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $198,866 |
Accounts receivable, net | $422,567 |
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 | $28,039 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $578,446 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $4,599,170 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $500,011 |
Total assets | $6,675,740 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $567,081 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $94,882 |
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 | $443,758 |
Total liabilities | $1,105,721 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,570,019 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $6,675,740 |