Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc
- Assets
- $14.9m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Petersburg, NY
- Founding
- 04/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-2549969
Organization Overview
Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc is located in Petersburg, NY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc 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, Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc generated $4.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 53.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 37.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FURTHER THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, NATURAL BUILDING, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED GROUPS; TO CONDUCT ON-FARM AND FILED RESEARCH TO ADVANCE BEST PRACTICES IN FARMING AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY; TO PROVIDE ON-FARM TRAINING ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN FARMING AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY TO FARMERS; TO OFFER OFF-FARM PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY; TO PUBLISH CURRICULUM, ARTICLES, AND OTHER WRITTEN AND RECORDED WORK FOR THE ON-FARM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT; TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL DEMONSTRATE THE BEST PRACTICES FOR AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARM-BASED - SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE, INC. GROWS 20,000 POUNDS OF VEGETABLES, FRUITS, AND PLANT MEDICINE AND 250 CHICKENS INTENSIVELY ON 2 ACRES OF LAND USING LOW-TILL METHODS; PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, DOORSTEP DELIVERY OF ITS OWN FARM FRESH ORGANIC VEGETABLES, HERBS, EGGS, AND MEAT TO 80+ FAMILIES; TRAINS 130+ NEW FARMER-ACTIVISTS THROUGH OUR BIPOC FIRE (BLACK-INDIGENOUS-PEOPLE OF COLOR FARMING IN RELATIONSHIP WITH EARTH) AND BIPOC BUILDERS WEEKLONG IMMERSIONS; STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ITS LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE LAND BY PROVIDING DAYLONG FOOD JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO 250+ BIPOC YOUTH, COMMUNITY FARM DAYS TO 300+ INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND "SOUL FIRE IN THE CITY" LAWN TO GARDEN WORKSHOPS FOR 30+ PEOPLE.
PUBLIC EDUCATION - THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING, TRAINING, AND MEDIA, SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE, INC. AWAKENS THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF 3,000 LISTENERS AND READERS WHO INTERACT WITH ITS PUBLIC TALKS, BOOK, AND ARTICLES - AS EVIDENCED BY 30+ EXAMPLES OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS REPORTING THEIR CONCRETE ACTIONS TOWARD FOOD JUSTICE AND LAND SOVEREIGNTY AS A RESULT OF WHAT THEY LEARNED. IN ADDITION, SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE, INC. CATALYZES THE TRANSFER OF RESOURCES, LAND, AND POWER TO BIPOC FARMER-ACTIVISTS BY INCUBATING THE NORTHEAST FARMERS OF COLOR COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, TRAINING 200+ ACTIVISTS THROUGH UPROOTING RACISM IN THE FOOD SYSTEM INTENSIVES, PARTICIPATING IN POLICY-ORGANIZING WORK WITH HEAL, NBFJA, USFSA, AND BUGS, GENERATING 7+ MATCHES THROUGH THE REPARATIONS MAP, AND SUPPORTING THE WORK OF AT LEAST ONE SIBLING FARM INTERNATIONALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Taina Del Valle Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $2,650 |
Gerald Mitchell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tagan Engel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Karen Washington President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Claudia Ford Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Gail Myers Director | Trustee | 5 | $2,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
New Frameworks Construction Construction Services | 12/30/22 | $304,037 |
Mpr Excavation Llc Excavating Services | 12/30/22 | $173,424 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,605,747 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $944 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,605,747 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $255,500 |
| Investment income | $48,351 |
| 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 | $12,133 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,940,944 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $52,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $241,064 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,357 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $576,323 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,355 |
| Other employee benefits | $110,250 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,973 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,644 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,603 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2 |
| Fees for services: Other | $129,039 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $19,856 |
| Information technology | $14,697 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $196,127 |
| Travel | $36,474 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,525 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $112,824 |
| Insurance | $34,618 |
| All other expenses | $14,356 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,754,018 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,904 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,372,964 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,563,342 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,067 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,375 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,304,132 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $64,824 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,159,822 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $300,202 |
| Total assets | $14,887,632 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110,478 |
| 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 | $300,202 |
| Total liabilities | $410,680 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,426,646 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,050,306 |
| 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 | $14,887,632 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc has awarded $415,918 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RESIST INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $405,918 |
BLACK FARMER FUND INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |