Practical Farmers Of Iowa is located in Ames, IA. The organization was established in 1987. 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 09/2023, Practical Farmers Of Iowa employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Practical Farmers Of Iowa 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, Practical Farmers Of Iowa generated $11.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.5% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
EQUIPPING FARMERS TO BUILD RESILIENT FARMS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA WORKED WITH 48 FARMERS TO CONDUCT OVER 78 ON-FARM RESEARCH AND DOMNSTRATION PROJECTS ON CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC ROW CROP OPERATIONS, HORTICULTURAL FARMS, AND GRAZING SYSTEMS. THESE RESEARCH PROJECTS HELP FARMERS DIRECTLY ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT THEY HAVE ABOUT THEIR FARMS, AND THEY OFFER OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM OTHER'S EXPERIENCES. 2) PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA ALSO HOSTS APPROXIMATELY 218 FIELD DAYS, WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, AND OTHER OUTREACH EVENTS EVERY YEAR, WITH UPWARDS OF 5,166 PEOPLE ATTENDING THESE EVENTS IN THIS TIME PERIOD. 3) PFI FACILITATES COST-SHARE PROGRAMS TO REDUCE BARRIERS FARMERS FACE IN MAKING CHANGES ON THEIR FARMS. AS A RESULT OF FARMER-LED RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO MEET THEIR GOALS, FARMERS IN IOWA AND ACROSS THE MIDWEST ARE MAKING CHANGES IN THEIR OPERATIONS TO INCREASE THEIR PROFITABILITY, EFFICIENCY, AND STEWARDSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anderson Nathan President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rosmann David Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bakehouse Jon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Black Carmen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Boyer Jack Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hankins Anna Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $134,001 |
Fundraising events | $179,591 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,968,648 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,234,209 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,516,449 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,129 |
Investment income | $26,915 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,741 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$68,989 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,511,245 |
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. | $112,463 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,368 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,106,413 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,583 |
Other employee benefits | $280,068 |
Payroll taxes | $100,831 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,898 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,913 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,950,795 |
Advertising and promotion | $140,936 |
Office expenses | $92,214 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $85,233 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $201,092 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,231 |
Insurance | $36,123 |
All other expenses | $86,965 |
Total functional expenses | $7,536,954 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $767,347 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,671,814 |
Accounts receivable, net | $393,581 |
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 | $10,502 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $211,080 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,084,476 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $410,841 |
Total assets | $8,549,641 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,077 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $570,610 |
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 | $757,687 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,245,260 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,546,694 |
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 | $8,549,641 |