THE GLOBAL FARMER NETWORK FOUNDATION

EIN: 200257731 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$651,620
Total Expenses
$966,102
Total Assets
$467,712
Net Assets
$466,656
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
Mary J Boote
Phone
5152740800
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE GLOBAL FARMER NETWORK FOUNDATION, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $652K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $966K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

ROUNDTABLE & TRAINING, FOCUSED ON PREPARING AND HIGHLIGHING FARMER VOICES, ENGAGING A GLOBAL NETWORK OF FARMERS TO WORK IN COLABORATION WITH PARTNERS WHO IDENTIFY, SHARE & IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE FARMING STRATEGIES & TECHNOLOGIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $638,897 Revenue: $615,250

THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ROUNDTABLE MEDERATED DISCUSSIONS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES. THE FARMERS ARE PROVIDED PLATFORMS TO GAIN CONFIDENCE, AND SHARE...

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THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ROUNDTABLE MEDERATED DISCUSSIONS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES. THE FARMERS ARE PROVIDED PLATFORMS TO GAIN CONFIDENCE, AND SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE AND INSIGHTS WITH EACH OTHER, OTHER FARMERS, OPINION LEADERS AND POLICY MAKERS TO FOSTER CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE REGARDING FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SECURITY, TRADE, TECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY, RESPONSIBLE REGULATION & FARMER LIVELIHOODS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $650,250
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,370
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $651,620

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $162,000
Fundraising Expenses $141,682
Program Expenses $638,897
Other Expenses $804,102
TOTAL EXPENSES $966,102

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $651,620 $807,294 -0.2%
Expenses $966,102 $885,724 +0.1%
Net Income $-314,482 $-78,430 +3.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$162,000
Total Directors
15
$162,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY J BOOTE CEO,DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $162,000
REG CLAUSE CHAIR/PRES/DIRECTOR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BURRACK DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN KELLEY TREASURER/DIRECTOR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED SHEELY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL COUSER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA LIDBACK DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WAGONER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERILYN NAGEL DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
V RAVICHANDRAN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTO PEIRETTI DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HECKMAN SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL TEMPLE VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCUS HOLTKOETTER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIEL CARBALLAL DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $651,620 $966,102 $467,712 $-314,482
2024 $807,294 $885,724 $781,139 $-78,430
2023 $712,460 $1,027,404 $860,564 $-314,944
2022 $1,019,291 $679,206 $1,189,102 $340,085
2021 $688,615 $146,744 $837,615 $541,871
2019 $275,338 $12,797 $288,989 $262,541
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