Big River Economic And Agricultural Development Alliance is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Big River Economic And Agricultural Development Alliance employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big River Economic And Agricultural Development Alliance 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, Big River Economic And Agricultural Development Alliance generated $705.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $451.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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 BUILD A STRONG AND HEALTHY LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM; TO INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY OF INDEPENDENT LOCAL FARMERS, FISHERS, AND FOOD PRODUCERS; AND TO FOSTER STEWARDSHIP OF LAND AND COMMUNITY THROUGH PUBLIC MARKETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO SET UP AND OPERATE FARMER'S MARKET FOR SMALL FAMILY FARMERS; ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS IN DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STORES AND RESTAURANTS.
OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLICLY OWNED MARKET STRUCTURE THAT SERVES AS MICROENTERPRISE INCUBATOR FOR SMALL-SCALE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL BASED BUSINESSES. OFFER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, PUBLIC EDUCATION CONCERNING FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL.
DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON ADVANTAGES OF BUYING AND EATING FRESH PRODUCE. DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS TO INCREASE FOOD ACCESS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
THE BALANCE CONSISTS MOSTLY OF ANNUAL DUES AND SALES OF PRODUCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christy D Rowland Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
Jessie Hynes Babcock President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susannah Bing Johannsen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nathan L Judice Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Candace Blasi Gary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Turner Founding Director Emeritus | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $63,887 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $453,181 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $517,068 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $183,170 |
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 | $3,056 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $705,167 |
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 | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,884 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,588 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $137,951 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,762 |
Payroll taxes | $19,183 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,014 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,931 |
Office expenses | $7,953 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,905 |
Travel | $601 |
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 | $9,318 |
Insurance | $7,658 |
All other expenses | $17,885 |
Total functional expenses | $451,076 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $400,431 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $43,383 |
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 | $3,444 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,823 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $481,081 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,007 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,636 |
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 | $6,658 |
Total liabilities | $36,301 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $409,480 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,300 |
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 | $481,081 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Big River Economic And Agricultural Development Alliance has recieved totaling $210,390.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT STAFF BUILDING, NEW EQUIPMENT, AND HURRICANE IDA RELIEF | $85,250 |
The Credit Bureau Of Baton Rouge Foundation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $60,000 |
American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: COMMUNITY NUTRITION | $50,000 |
Mayors Healthy City Initiative Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS | $10,000 |
Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $140 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Central Arkansas Development Council Benton, AR | $22,711,775 | $63,852,394 |
Southern Mississippi Planning And Development District Inc Gulfport, MS | $44,385,657 | $33,837,059 |
Manned Space Flight Education Foundation Incorporated Houston, TX | $76,743,192 | $45,013,359 |
New Orleans & Company New Orleans, LA | $100,855,624 | $31,406,983 |
Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission In Blytheville, AR | $4,387,153 | $19,452,667 |
Saisd Historic Preservation Corporation San Antonio, TX | $3,795,273 | $2,962,141 |
Whole Planet Foundation Austin, TX | $10,584,602 | $6,202,281 |
East Central Planning & Development District Inc<410 Decatur St Newton, MS | $22,970,956 | $8,929,943 |
Frazier Revitalization Inc Dallas, TX | $12,774,298 | $14,569,658 |
Corpus Christi Area Convention And Tourist Bureau Inc Corpus Christi, TX | $2,305,137 | $5,577,829 |
Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Edinburg, TX | $67,135,031 | $9,281,578 |
Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation Lubbock, TX | $8,726,484 | $8,303,064 |