Ifta Research Foundation is located in Kennewick, WA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ifta Research Foundation 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 11/2021, Ifta Research Foundation generated $186.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $30.5k during the year ending 11/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Ifta Research Foundation has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $244,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IFTA RESEARCH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE INTERNATIONAL FRUIT TREE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE AND USE OF INTENSIVE ORCHARD SYSTEMS THROUT THE FUNDING OF RESEARCH PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE FRUIT TREE GROWING AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS
THE IFTA PAYS AG ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEVEL SERVICES TO THE BOARD AND THE ASSOCIATION. THE AMOUNT PAID TO THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY IS BROKEN INTO THREE AREAS: 1)MEMBERSHIP MANAGMENT, 2)ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING AND EXECUTION, 3)SUMMER STUDY TOUR PLANNING AND EXECUTION.
ANOTHER MAIN FOCUS OF THE IFTA IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE THAT ARE CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON TOPICS OF VALUE TO THE IFTA MEMBERSHIP. THE AMOUNT THAT THE BOARD CONTRIBUTES TO THE FOUNDATION VARIES FROM YEAR TO YEAR AND COMES FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP AND FROM EXCESS FUNDS THAT THE IFTA MAY HAVE RECEIVED IN A GIVEN YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jamie Kidston Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mo Tougas Secretary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wanda Heuser Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Mont Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Schwallier President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Adams Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $87,890 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $87,890 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $98,437 |
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 | $186,327 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $30,522 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $765,894 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $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 | $765,894 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $765,894 |
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 | $765,894 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ifta Research Foundation has awarded $25,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $14,000 |
MICHIGAN STATE UNIV PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $11,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ifta Research Foundation has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Quad Cities Community Foundation Bettendorf, IA PURPOSE: FUND TREE-FRUIT RESEARCH | $20,000 |
Beg. Balance | $594,805 |
Ending Balance | $594,805 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Islandwood Bainbridge Island, WA | $50,540,724 | $6,123,638 |
International Living Future Institute Seattle, WA | $963,361 | $5,297,800 |
The Mountaineers Seattle, WA | $15,961,748 | $6,430,077 |
North Cascades Institute SedroWoolley, WA | $10,023,485 | $4,600,745 |
Western Environmental Law Center Eugene, OR | $4,952,217 | $3,795,370 |
The Mazamas Foundation Portland, OR | $0 | $310,985 |
Re Sources Bellingham, WA | $2,864,199 | $2,250,942 |
Alaska Geographic Association Anchorage, AK | $3,284,633 | $2,376,291 |
Wave Foundation Portland, OR | $200,487 | $1,071,113 |
Mt Adams Institute Trout Lake, WA | $857,860 | $1,790,229 |
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Inc Sunriver, OR | $3,758,004 | $2,449,544 |
Methow Valley Sports Trails Association Winthrop, WA | $3,634,590 | $1,901,026 |