Isf Advisors is located in Washington, DC. 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 12/2022, Isf Advisors employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Isf Advisors 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, Isf Advisors generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
ISF ADVISORS MOBILIZES CAPITAL FOR A MORE STABLE, EQUITABLE, AND PRODUCTIVE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ISF IS PART OF A 5-YEAR USDA FUNDED INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE CASHEW PROCESSING IN WEST AFRICA, IN ORDER TO GENERATE JOBS AND REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF RAW CASHEWS BEING SHIPPED TO ASIA FOR PROCESSING. ISF IS LEADING THE DESIGN AND LAUNCH OF A FACILITY THAT WILL INCENTIVIZE ACCESS TO LONG-TERM WORKING CAPITAL FOR CASHEW PROCESSORS. ISF ALSO PROVIDES MATCHMAKING SUPPORT TO LINK AGRO-PROCESSORS TO RELEVANT SOURCES OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN FINANCING.
OTHER PROGRAMS
ISF IS PART OF A MULTI-YEAR USAID-FUNDED INITIATIVE TO CONSTRUCT AN AGRICULTURAL TRADE & LOGISTICS CLUSTER (TLC) IN BUSIA, UGANDA. THE TLC, SITUATED BY THE KENYAN BORDER, WILL PROVIDE THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF UGANDA'S GRAIN EXPORTS TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. AS THE LEAD TRANSACTION ADVISOR, ISF HAS I) ASSESSED THE FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT, II) DESIGNED AND STRUCTURED THE INVESTMENT VEHICLE, AND III) WILL HELP SECURE THE NECESSARY INVESTMENT FOR THE PROJECT.
ISF IS PART OF AN ALLIANCE WITH TECHNOSERVE AND PARTNERS IN FOOD SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED ASSISTANCE TO FOOD PROCESSORS IN FIVE COUNTRIES, INCREASING THE VOLUME SUPPLIED BY SMALLHOLDERS, AND DOUBLING THE PROCESSORS' SALE OF NUTRITIOUS FOODS TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. ISF'S DEDICATED ACCESS TO FINANCE MANAGER FACILITATES LINKAGES TO APPROPRIATE FORMS OF INVESTMENT FOR PROCESSORS. ISF HAS MOBILIZED OVER $8 MILLION IN FINANCING FOR AGRO-PROCESSORS THAT PRODUCE NUTRITIOUS FOODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Zook Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $292,578 |
Craig Courtney Senior Advisor | 40 | $315,978 | |
Elizabeth Vanderwoude Cfo/treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Hayden Aldredge Manager | 40 | $114,085 | |
Thomas Carroll Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorenzo Bernasconi Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Samawati Capital Partners Limited Program Services, Consultancy | 12/30/22 | $258,017 |
Global Development Incubator Kenya Program Services, Consultancy | 12/30/22 | $115,242 |
Matthew Shakhovskoy Program Services, Consultancy | 12/30/22 | $241,314 |
Vivian Wu Program Services, Consultancy | 12/30/22 | $104,400 |
Ana Ravina Eirin Program Services, Consultancy | 12/30/22 | $133,294 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $232,112 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $958,744 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,190,856 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,594,709 |
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 | $2,785,565 |
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. | $334,685 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $442,694 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,086 |
Other employee benefits | $142,252 |
Payroll taxes | $43,291 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,822 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,368,916 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $43,031 |
Information technology | $16,012 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,451 |
Travel | $190,376 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,648,616 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $334,545 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $297,939 |
Accounts receivable, net | $247,710 |
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 | $4,263 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $361 |
Total assets | $884,818 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,506 |
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 | $290,431 |
Total liabilities | $364,937 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $519,881 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $884,818 |