Solutions From The Land is located in Lutherville Timonium, MD. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Solutions From The Land 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 12/2021, Solutions From The Land generated $703.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $471.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INDENTIFY AND FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED POLICES, PRACTICES AND PROJECTS AT A LANDSCAPE SCALE THAT WILL RESULT IN LAND BEING SUSTAINABLY MANAGED TO PRODUCE FOOD, FEED, FIBER, AND ENERGY WHILE ENHANCING BIODIVERSITY AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FLORIDA CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE (FLCSA) INITIATIVE WILL IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE SOLUTIONS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC, PRODUCERS AND THE PLANET. ENABLED BY TURNER FOUNDATION AND VOLO FOUNDATION PLANNING GRANTS, SOLUTIONS FROM THE LAND (SFL), IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAS INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (IFAS), INITIATED IN LATE 2018 A CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE DIALOGUE WITH A GROUP OF HIGHLY RESPECTED AND WELL NETWORKED AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY THOUGHT LEADERS AND VALUE CHAIN PARTNERS IN THE STATE.
USB KORONIVIA - SFL WILL LEVERAGE PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH THE NORTH AMERICA CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE ALLIANCES (NACSAA) WIDE MEMBERSHIP TO ENGAGE IN THE KORONIVIA FORUMS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FOR A GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL WORK PLAN. THESE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER TEAMS WILL REPORT TO SOY PRODUCERS ON THE PROCEEDINGS AND EDUCATE PARTIES IN THE KORONIVIA FORUMS ON PROVEN, PRAGMATIC AND PROFITABLE CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS THAT U.S. SOY PRODUCERS CAN DELIVER AT A LANDSCAPE SCALE.
CLIMATE COMMUNICATIONS - SFLS FARMER/RANCHER/FORESTER LEADERS WILL USE OP-EDS AND RADIO INTERVIEWS TO SUPPORT KEY MOMENT CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICY AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS ENDORSEMENTS AND CALLS TO ACTION FROM HIGHLY RESPECTED AG LEADERS WHOSE OPINIONS CAN SHAPE NATIONAL POLICY OUTCOMES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ag Kawamura Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Fred Yoder Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Nathan Rudgers Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Ernest C Shea President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Gale Buchanan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Allen Rider Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $703,792 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $703,792 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $703,792 |
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 | $297,778 |
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 | $11,697 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,520 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,311 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,400 |
Travel | $12,569 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $591 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,582 |
All other expenses | $30,017 |
Total functional expenses | $471,716 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $139,878 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $236,238 |
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 | $376,116 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,177 |
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 | $35,428 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $75,605 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$70,449 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $370,960 |
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 | $376,116 |
Over the last fiscal year, Solutions From The Land has awarded $69,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: Produce a report outlining potential | $45,000 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: Produce a report | $24,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Solutions From The Land has recieved totaling $110,750.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Partnership Project Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $65,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $40,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $5,750 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Berger Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | $351,661,665 | $309,671,160 |
Student Conservation Association Inc Arlington, VA | $24,445,728 | $38,897,444 |
The Alliance For Climate Protection Washington, DC | $25,753,907 | $26,022,257 |
National Recreation & Park Association Ashburn, VA | $21,753,457 | $20,081,113 |
Clean Future Forum Inc Washington, DC | $8,962,972 | $9,558,489 |
Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MD | $22,649,655 | $15,960,669 |
Council On Library And Information Resources Alexandria, VA | $9,356,231 | $5,065,712 |
Rights And Resources Institute Inc Washington, DC | $36,334,536 | $33,675,806 |
Business Network For Maryland Offshore Wind Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,195,711 | $11,516,807 |
Environmental Law Institute Inc Washington, DC | $12,016,596 | $6,844,953 |
Oyster Recovery Partnership Inc Annapolis, MD | $2,077,192 | $6,281,689 |
Citizens Conservation Corps Inc Beckley, WV | $2,179,540 | $6,277,989 |