Foundation For Agricultural & Rural Resources Mngmnt & Sustainability
- Assets
- $401.5k
- Revenue
- $223.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Steele, ND
- Founding
- 07/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-0456558
Organization Overview
Foundation For Agricultural & Rural Resources Mngmnt & Sustainability is located in Steele, ND. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Foundation For Agricultural & Rural Resources Mngmnt & Sustainability employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Agricultural & Rural Resources Mngmnt & Sustainability 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 12/2022, Foundation For Agricultural & Rural Resources Mngmnt & Sustainability generated $223.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $244.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FARRMS GROWS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND BUILDS LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN NORTH DAKOTA. OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FARMS AND RANCHES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FARRMS EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO DREAM AND REALIZE THOSE DREAMS CREATING THRIVING, EXCITING, DIVERSE, AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. WE ESTABLISH LINKS BETWEEN PEOPLE, GOOD FOOD, LIVING FARMS AND RANCHES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. WE MODEL SUSTAINABILITY BY BALANCING ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY, AND ECONOMICS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARRMS OFFERS BEGINNING FARMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FARMERS ON THE LAND AND INCREASE THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES. THIS INCLUDES THE FARM BEGINNINGS SUSTAINABLE AG BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE AND THE FARM DREAMS FARMING READINESS WORKSHOP. WE CONNECT BEGINNING FARMERS WITH EXPERIENCED MENTORS AND PLACE INTERNS ON FARMS FOR A HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE AG PRODUCTION. WE ALSO OFFER WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS ON VARIOUS AG PRODUCTION AND AG BUSINESS TOPICS.
OTTO BREMER TRUST - FAARMS OFFERS BEGINNING FARMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FARMERS ON THE LAND AND INCREASE THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES. THIS INCLUDES THE FARM BEGINNINGS SUTAINABLE AG BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE, AND THE FARM DREAMS FARMING READINESS WORKSHOP. WE CONNECT BEGINNING FARMERS WITH EXPERIENCED MENTORS AND PLACE INTERNS ON FARMS FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE AG PRODUCTION. WE ALSO OFFER WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS ON VARIOUS AG PRODUCTION AND AG BUSINESS TOPICS.
FARRMS SUPPORTS NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS MARKETS BY PLACING INTERNS AT FARMERS MARKETS AND OFFERING TRAINING IN MARKETING AND OUTREACH TO THE INTERNS.
FARRMS OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FARM, RANCH, AND FOOD BUSINESSES IN THE FORM OF SMALL LOANS AND GRANTS. LOAN AND GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE FARM BEGINNINGS COURSE OR AN EQUIVALENT FARM BUSINESS PLANNING PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephanie Blumhagen Exec Dir | Officer | 40 | $54,512 |
Britney Barnett President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Davis Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claire Lowstuter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Schreck Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lindy Berg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $155,897 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,485 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,382 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,984 |
| Investment income | $393 |
| 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 | $223,938 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,712 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $165,339 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,536 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,572 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,655 |
| Advertising and promotion | $829 |
| Office expenses | $10,148 |
| Information technology | $4,254 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $930 |
| Travel | $11,376 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,015 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49 |
| Insurance | $5,483 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $244,438 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,424 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $292,711 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $13,977 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $34,409 |
| 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 | $401,521 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $6,414 |
| Total liabilities | $6,414 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $395,107 |
| 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 | $401,521 |
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