Soil Health Academy is located in Fort Payne, AL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, 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. Soil Health Academy 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, Soil Health Academy generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 66.6% per year over the past 4 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
THE MISSION OF THE NON-PROFIT SOIL HEALTH ACADEMY IS TO TEACH AND ASSIST FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN APPLYING TIME-TESTED, ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND BIOMIMICRY TO REGENERATE OUR LIVING AND LIFE-GIVING SOIL. IN RESTORING THE HEALTH OF OUR SOIL'S ECOSYSTEM, WE WILL RESTORE THE HEALTH OF OUR BODIES, OUR FARMS, OUR COMMUNITIES, AND OUR PLANET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SOIL HEALTH ACADEMY TEACHES HOW TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH THROUGH PRACTICAL REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRINCIPLES THROUGH HANDS-ON TRAINING FROM THE WORLD'S LEADING EXPERTS. OUR GRADUATES REPORT A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING THE ACADEMY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL 0.5% TO 1.0% NEW SOIL ORGANIC MATTER WITHIN 1-3 YEARS, INCREASING STOCKING RATES WHILE IMPROVING GRAZING LAND HEALTH, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED INPUT COSTS, SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING FARM/RANCH PROFITABILITY, REALIZING A MINIMUM OF 10:1 RETURN ON TUITION INVESTMENT IN THE FIRST YEAR. SCHOOLS WERE HELD ACROSS THE U.S.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dawn Breitkreutz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kim Barmann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Brandt President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathy Richburg Director Of Operations | Officer | 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 | $1,729,636 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,729,636 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $360,086 |
Investment income | $332 |
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 | $2,090,054 |
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. | $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 | $11,546 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $149,810 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,626 |
Office expenses | $3,465 |
Information technology | $46,896 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,826 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,691 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,234 |
Insurance | $995 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,168,928 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,236,255 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $79,251 |
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 | $26,569 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,342,075 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $145,595 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $145,595 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,014,258 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $182,222 |
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 | $1,342,075 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Soil Health Academy has recieved totaling $65,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $25,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $25,000 |
Sarah And Daniel Rueven Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
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Gulf Of Mexico Alliance Ocean Springs, MS | $16,033,278 | $2,434,480 |
The Longleaf Alliance Inc Andalusia, AL | $2,060,680 | $6,650,783 |
Chattahoochee Nature Center Inc Roswell, GA | $13,716,515 | $6,496,453 |
The Boat Company Ltd Ponte Vedra, FL | $2,873,656 | $3,351,629 |
Good Gifts Foundation Coral Gables, FL | $222,868 | $2,284,169 |
Soil Health Academy Fort Payne, AL | $1,342,075 | $2,090,054 |
Great Smoky Mountain Institute Townsend, TN | $7,753,482 | $2,441,713 |
Ijams Nature Center Inc Knoxville, TN | $4,392,681 | $1,927,357 |
The Georgia Association Of Conservation Districts Inc Athens, GA | $1,613,040 | $1,699,101 |
Cleo Institute Inc Miami, FL | $1,163,052 | $1,445,897 |
Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center Chattanooga, TN | $7,725,224 | $3,142,380 |
Enviromental Learning Center Inc Vero Beach, FL | $3,991,841 | $1,360,355 |