Regenerative Agriculture Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Regenerative Agriculture Foundation 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, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $3,751,855. 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
THE MISSION OF THE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION IS TO FOSTER THE ECONOMIC, POLICY, AND KNOWLEDGE CONDITIONS THAT SUPPORT LAND STEWARDSHIP, PROVIDE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, PROTECT FRESHWATER AND OCEANS, ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AND A JUST ECONOMY, SUPPORT THRIVING RURAL COMMUNITIES, AND SUSTAIN DIVERSE HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL LIFE."
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE RESTORYING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM REFLECTS RAF'S VISION OF A FUTURE IN WHICH ALL CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AND BENEFIT FROM HEALTHY SOILS, CLEAN WATER, AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION. THE PROGRAM CENTERS THE EMPOWERED PARTICIPATION OF BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR-LED LAND STEWARDS AND LEADERS, GROWING AND SHARING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES, WHICH ULTIMATELY BENEFITS ALL. THROUGH THE DECISIONS OF A SELECTION COMMITTEE USING A PARTICIPATORY GRANTMAKING PROCESS, IN 2021 RAF DISTRIBYUTED $500,000 IN GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS TO 15 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Muller Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $112,500 |
Sarah Bell Secretary And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sallie Calhoun President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Betsy Taylor Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $2,912,076 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,912,076 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,940,721 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,237,342 |
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. | $112,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,867 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $25,694 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,589 |
Payroll taxes | $10,572 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $208,164 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,765 |
Information technology | $3,532 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,245 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,151 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $625 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,613,179 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,014,020 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $170,040 |
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 | $1,952 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,186,022 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,943 |
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 | $78,943 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $335,856 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $771,223 |
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 | $1,186,022 |
Over the last fiscal year, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation has awarded $2,172,500 in support to 32 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Longmont, CO PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $300,000 |
Terrebonne, OR PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $300,000 |
Petaluma, CA PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $250,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $200,000 |
San Geronimo, CA PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $200,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $80,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Regenerative Agriculture Foundation has recieved totaling $324,100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PUBLIC COMMENT ON ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY ISSUES. | $200,000 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE: SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE LAND STEWARDS AND BUILDING SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS | $50,000 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE: SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE LAND STEWARDS AND BUILDING SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS | $50,000 |
The Lumpkin Family Foundation Mattoon, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
Dennis A Otoole Family Foundation Portsmouth, NH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $4,000 |
Triple T Foundation Chardon, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $100 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Burnsville, MN | $3,976,064 | $6,629,781 |
Seed Savers Exchange Inc Decorah, IA | $8,340,832 | $6,859,116 |
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Inc Madison, WI | $9,285,621 | $7,489,309 |
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Crookston, MN | $5,866,335 | $5,389,230 |
Eat Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | $273,044 | $4,607,206 |
Minnesota Dairy Herd Improvement Association Buffalo, MN | $3,993,278 | $4,605,052 |
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Inc Pierre, SD | $1,193,198 | $4,031,431 |
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Cooperative Madison, WI | $4,550,092 | $4,122,654 |
Midwest Organic Services Association Inc Viroqua, WI | $1,818,128 | $3,921,446 |
Practical Farmers Of Iowa Ames, IA | $3,629,239 | $3,884,964 |
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Eagan, MN | $5,972,821 | $4,797,144 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Davenport, IA | $6,040,985 | $2,950,808 |