Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research
- Assets
- $432.9m
- Revenue
- $105.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research employed 40 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 12/2021, Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research generated $105.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $56.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 70.5% 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 186 individual grants totaling $191,835,164. 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
PIONEERING THE NEXT FRONTIER OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD & 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 TO NET ZERO.
IN ADDITION TO 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.
OTHER PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Sarah J Rockey Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $463,846 |
Sergio Furman Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $320,701 |
Julia Reynes Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $272,619 |
Jeff Rosichan Consortium Director | 40 | $228,997 | |
Lucyna Kurtyka Scientific Program Director | 40 | $210,975 | |
Kashyap Choksi Director Of Strategic Partnerships | 40 | $184,115 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Clutch Performance Consulting | 12/30/21 | $339,358 |
Graham-pelton Consulting Consulting | 12/30/21 | $276,000 |
Hip Check Llc Website Support | 12/30/21 | $255,890 |
Morrison Foerster Legal | 12/30/21 | $236,683 |
Crystal Strategies Consulting | 12/30/21 | $168,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $75,332,739 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,181,504 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $97,514,243 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,729,806 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,262,368 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $105,784,809 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $46,832,192 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,266,652 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,028,698 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $272,619 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,124,503 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $230,138 |
| Other employee benefits | $245,530 |
| Payroll taxes | $181,025 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $246,740 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,635 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $481,030 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,347,325 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $257,416 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $599,924 |
| Travel | $51,753 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,040 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $97,762 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $56,114,569 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,181,516 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,248 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $131,500,526 |
| 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 | $286,842,885 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $141,587 |
| Total assets | $432,866,762 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $842,771 |
| Grants payable | $190,079,183 |
| 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 | $101,533,020 |
| Total liabilities | $292,454,974 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $140,411,788 |
| 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 | $432,866,762 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research has awarded $46,832,192 in support to 41 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Rosemont, IL PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $10,000,000 |
Ardmore, OK PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $9,000,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $5,000,000 |
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $2,880,083 |
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $1,997,454 |
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $1,500,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research has recieved totaling $2,052,634.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Waverley Street Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: SOIL HEALTH PROGRAM | $2,000,000 |
Rockefeller Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ACTIONABLE SCIENCE TO DEVELOP TOOLS, TECHNOLOGIES AND INFORMATION THAT BENEFITS FARMERS, CONSUMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT | $50,000 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $134 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Foundation For Food And Agriculture Research Washington, DC | $432,866,762 | $105,784,809 |
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Washington, DC | $44,077,352 | $20,339,294 |
Congressional Hunger Center Washington, DC | $1,832,370 | $3,169,178 |
Field To Market Washington, DC | $1,954,449 | $3,149,925 |
Foodservice Packaging Institute Inc Falls Church, VA | $4,132,737 | $3,111,855 |
Restaurant Association Of Metropolitian Washington Inc Washington, DC | $1,597,387 | $2,121,762 |
3-A Sanitary Standards Inc McLean, VA | $2,950,339 | $1,154,736 |
International Food Additivies Council Washington, DC | $894,255 | $659,043 |
Council Of State Restaurant Associations Inc Washington, DC | $894,706 | $530,102 |
Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association Richmond, VA | $373,636 | $571,039 |
Live Work Eat Gather Inc Blacksburg, VA | $196,616 | $510,912 |
Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International Inc Washington, DC | $772,304 | $559,151 |