Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research
- Assets
- $375.6m
- Revenue
- $132.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-1559027
Organization Overview
Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2023, Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research 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 12/2023, Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research generated $132.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $161.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.5% 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.
Since 2017, Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research has awarded 284 individual grants totaling $331,248,579. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PIONEERING THE NEXT FRONTIER OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH (FFAR) BUILDS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT AUDACIOUS SCIENCE. FFAR-FUNDED GRANTS, CO-CREATED WITH THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY, FILL CRITICAL RESEARCH GAPS, INCREASE PUBLIC AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND COMPLEMENT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S RESEARCH AGENDA. FFAR FUNDS RESEARCH TARGETING URGENT FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TOPICS THAT HAVE BROAD IMPACTS. FFAR FOCUSES ON CORE CHALLENGE AREAS INCLUDING SOIL HEALTH, SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT, NEXT GENERATION CROPS, ADVANCED ANIMAL SYSTEMS, HEALTH-AGRICULTURE NEXUS AND URBAN FOOD SYSTEMS. FFAR ADDRESSES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH AGMISSION, A PARTNERSHIP TO REDUCE AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
IN ADDITION TO RESEARCH, THE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH (FFAR) SUPPORTS A DIVERSE, CREATIVE SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE. FFAR'S SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE SCIENTIFIC LEADERS, PROVIDE UNIQUE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT YOUNG FACULTY AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Saharah Moon Chapotin Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $414,456 |
Segio Furman Chief Development Officer | 40 | $350,901 | |
Julia Reynes COO | 40 | $317,966 | |
Sarah Goldberg Director Of Communications & Legislative Affairs | 40 | $216,092 | |
John Reich Scientific Program Director | 40 | $199,123 | |
Mr Kyle Bridgeforth Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Morrison Foerster Legal | 12/30/23 | $363,360 |
Accenture Llp Consulting | 12/30/23 | $327,236 |
Hip Check Llc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $310,427 |
The Context Network Llc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $287,008 |
Open Rivers Consulting Associates Llc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $202,151 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $56,785,569 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,967,323 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $126,752,892 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,331,303 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $174,894 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $132,259,089 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $101,597,135 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $48,967,117 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $453,032 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,252 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,953,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $725,775 |
| Other employee benefits | $358,972 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,864,058 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $341,679 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $362,497 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $263,390 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,080,669 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26,534 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $403,396 |
| Travel | $641,627 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $122,876 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $105,889 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $161,268,338 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,041,356 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,601 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $180,492,044 |
| 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 | $56,602 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $179,380,903 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $476,073 |
| Total assets | $375,647,579 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $880,013 |
| Grants payable | $226,109,670 |
| Deferred revenue | $57,000 |
| 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 | $701,378 |
| Total liabilities | $227,748,061 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $147,899,518 |
| 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 | $375,647,579 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research has awarded $100,233,384 in support to 51 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (USDA) PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $6,000,000 |
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGES PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $128,413 |
ASU ENTERPRISE PARTNERS PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $450,000 |
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $2,372,439 |
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $2,322,891 |
ICHTHUS UNLIMITED LLC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $317,400 |