Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society
- Assets
- $361.6k
- Revenue
- $219.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Pierre, SD
- Founding
- 04/1992
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 45-0423762
Organization Overview
Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society, operating under the name Stewardship Fund, is located in Pierre, SD. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Stewardship Fund employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stewardship Fund 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 08/2021, Stewardship Fund generated $219.8k 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 (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $256.7k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) 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
TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE ORGANIC BIOLOGICAL, NATURAL ECOLOGICAL ALTERNATIVE OR REGENERATIVE FOOD PRODUCTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL MEETING WAS HELD VIRTUALLY IN 2021 AND IN FARGO IN 2020. SUMMER FIELD DAYS IN 2021 WERE HELD IN MOORHEAD, MN, CARRINGTON, ND AND WILLOW LAKE, SD.
EDUCATIONAL AND TECHINCAL SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR 12 BEGINNING/DISADVANTAGED FARMERS WHO WERE INVOLVED IN NEW ROOTS FARM INCUBATOR COOPERATIVE. RESEARCH ON SPECIALTY CROPS AND SEED BREEDING BY FARMER MEMBERS OF THE FARM BREEDING CLUB INCLUDED TRIALS ON 5 FARMS OF CORN BRED BY THE MANDAAMIN INSTITUTE AND CONTINUED RESEARCH ON AN OPEN-POLLINATED VARIETY OF BUCKWHEAT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Verna Kragnes Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $57,200 |
Caliton Ntahompagaze Director | Trustee | 5 | $2,862 |
Kaye Kirsch President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Krysti Mikkonen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brad Wolbert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Randy Nelson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $157,773 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,408 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $157,773 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,951 |
| Investment income | $388 |
| 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 | $219,753 |
| 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. | $60,062 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,012 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,565 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,035 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,310 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,062 |
| Office expenses | $26,838 |
| Information technology | $2,350 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,807 |
| Travel | $3,803 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,280 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,962 |
| Insurance | $766 |
| All other expenses | $282 |
| Total functional expenses | $256,718 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,769 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $322,669 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,465 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,521 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,147 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $361,571 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $556 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $556 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,795 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $72,220 |
| 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 | $361,571 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society has awarded $206,300 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SPECIALTY CROPS | $166,063 |
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN PURPOSE: SPECIALTY CROPS | $34,637 |
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PURPOSE: SPECIALTY CROPS | $5,600 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
West Central Initiative Fergus Falls, MN PURPOSE: FARM INCUBATOR | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Providers Network Inc Lincoln, NE | $216,671 | $1,920,685 |
Good Acre Saint Paul, MN | $2,161,801 | $2,336,173 |
Rural Enterprise For Acceptable Living Inc Marshall, MN | $669,406 | $895,554 |
Iowa Restaurant Association West Des Moines, IA | $289,803 | $784,480 |
Health Research Institute Fairfield, IA | $294,811 | $596,439 |
Slow Food Usa Inc Jackson, WY | $277,125 | $784,406 |
Minnesota Restaurant Association Minneapolis, MN | $1,058,721 | $728,340 |
Minnesota Dairy Initiative Cologne, MN | $172,574 | $677,541 |
Fast Blackfeet Browning, MT | $561,351 | $467,746 |
Brightside Produce Saint Paul, MN | $25,254 | $354,818 |
Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society Pierre, SD | $361,571 | $219,753 |
Montana Beer And Wine Wholesalers Association Helena, MT | $144,291 | $245,518 |