People & Plants Internaional Inc is located in Bristol, VT. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. People & Plants Internaional Inc 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, People & Plants Internaional Inc generated $204.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $173.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE BELIEVE THAT CULTURAL DIVERSITY IS INHERENTLY LINKED TO BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND THAT THE EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR EARTH MUST INVOLVE LOCAL PEOPLE. WE ALSO BELIEVE THAT TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS ARE INVALUABLE TO MANAGE AND CONSERVE THREATENED LANDSCAPES AND RESPOND TO GLOBAL CHANGE. IN THE WAKE OF MASSIVE SOCIAL CHANGE, PEOPLE AND PLANTS INTERNATIONAL WORKS ALONGSIDE LOCAL GROUPS TO FOSTER SUSTAINABLE RESPONSES WHICH BUILD UPON LOCAL SKILLS AND PRACTICES. PEOPLE AND PLANTS INTERNATIONAL ALSO WORKS AT REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS TO GUIDE POLICY AND TRADE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRADITIONAL FOODWAYS PPI BRINGS TOGETHER THE COMPLEMENTARY AREAS OF ETHNOBOTANY, CONSERVATION, FOOD SECURITY, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT LOCAL GROUPS' EFFORTS TO CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY AND INDIGENOUS FOOD TRADITIONS. IT WORKS IN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES TO CREATE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE NETWORKS, INCLUDING THROUGH VIDEO, AND LOCALLY PRODUCES MANUALS, WORKSHOPS, FESTIVALS, GAMES, RADIO PROGRAMS AND OTHER TOOLS TO PROMOTE THESE ENDANGERED FOOD SYSTEMS.
POLICY & TRADE PPI UNDERTAKES RESEARCH, AND PROVIDES POLICY ADVICE AND SUPPORT, IN THE AREAS OF BIODIVERSITY, EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, TRADE, AND NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS. ITS VOICES FOR BIOJUSTICE PROJECT BRINGS THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF LOCAL GROUPS TO POLICY MAKERS THROUGH VIDEO, ARTICLES, AND POLICY BRIEFS, AND PROVIDES ANALYSIS AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE MORE EFFECTIVE POLICY-MAKING.
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE PPI'S KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND METHODS OF COMMUNICATION THAT ALLOW FOR THE MULTI-DIRECTIONAL EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES, AND LESSONS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES, RESEARCHERS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTS, COMPANIES, AND OTHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Laird Co-Director | Trustee | 15 | $72,500 |
Miguel Alexiades Co-Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Citlalli Lopez Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Patricia Shanley Board Member | Trustee | 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 | $204,133 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $204,133 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $217 |
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 | $204,350 |
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. | $72,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,300 |
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 | $1,486 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $94,696 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,716 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,103 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $173,501 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,559 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $42,559 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $42,559 |
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 | $42,559 |