Regenerative Agriculture Foundation
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-4278182
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation employed 4 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 12/2023, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation has awarded 122 individual grants totaling $6,739,921. 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
2023
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESTORYING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE. RAF DISTRIBUTED $500,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR THAT ARE PROVIDING A CULTURAL LENS TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE. RAF ALSO PRODUCED A REPORT ON THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE BENEFITS THAT THESE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE. GRASSROOTS FARM BILL CAPACITY BUILDING. THIS IS AN ONGOING COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AG COALITION, RAFI-USA, AND WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION. RAF LED A PROCESS THAT DISTRIBUTED FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY AROUND CLIMATE AND EQUITY PROVISIONS IN THE US FARM BILL. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM LANGUAGE.THIS "RAPID RESPONSE FUND" DISTRIBUTED GRANTS OF UP TO $10,000 TO OVER 50 ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PROCESS WAS FACILITATED THROUGH A SELECTION COMMITTEE THAT CONSISTED OF STAFF FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON FARM BILL POLICY.
GENERAL GRANTMAKING. RAF ADVANCED REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE BY PROVIDING OVER $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sallie Calhoun Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Bell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Boyer Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Mark Muller Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $155,000 |
Jennifer O'connor Director, Funders For Rege | Officer | 40 | $176,000 |
Ahna Kruzic Associate Director | Officer | 40 | $121,608 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $47,860 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,210,560 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,258,420 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $49,065 |
| Investment income | $22,468 |
| 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 | $5,329,953 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,339,859 |
| 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. | $331,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $239,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $262,208 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $75,818 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,254 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,757 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $455,890 |
| Advertising and promotion | $106 |
| Office expenses | $21,454 |
| Information technology | $15,315 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $113,491 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,115 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,153 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,752,420 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $987,837 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $291,682 |
| 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 | $218 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $848,897 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,128,644 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,525 |
| 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 | $94,525 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $728,744 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,305,375 |
| 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 | $2,128,644 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Regenerative Agriculture Foundation has awarded $2,988,066 in support to 73 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND RESILIENT SYSTEMS PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $50,000 |
FIBERSHED PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $200,250 |
LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $94,000 |
A GREENER WORLD PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $212,000 |
POINT BLUE CONSERVATION SCIENCE PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $200,000 |
CARBON CYCLE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE | $50,000 |