Dairy Science Institute Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Phone

8478032000

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Dairy Science Institute Inc, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $5.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $20.3M represent 43 months of operating reserves.

Mission

DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (DRI) ENGAGES IN DAIRY SCIENCE RESEARCH, STUDY AND ANALYSIS, SHARING FINDINGS AND BEST PRACTICES WITH DAIRY STAKEHOLDERS AND CONSUMERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,820,534

THE DRI SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING, MEASURING AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF DAIRY OPERATIONS. SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH...

THE DRI SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING, MEASURING AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF DAIRY OPERATIONS. SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH FOCUSES ON GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSION REDUCTION OPPORTUNIITIES, LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENTS, WATER USE EFFICIENCY AND WATER QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING, AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING TO IMPROVE FARM ADVISOR ACCESS TO SCIENCE BASED TECHNICAL RESOURCES. IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED THE "DAIRY SOIL AND WATER REGENERATION" PROJECT, A RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH DAIRY MANAGEMENT INC (DMI) AND EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEKS TO QUANTIFY HOW CERTAIN PRACTICES IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH, REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. ANOTHER INITIATIVE, "DAIRY SCALE FOR GOOD", ALSO WORKING WITH DMI AND EXTERNAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, ESTABLISHES PILOT FARMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO TEST AND IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES WITHIN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY. "DAIRY SCALE FOR GOOD" EMPHASIZES EDUCATION, PROVIDING THE DAIRY INDUSTRY WITH PRACTICAL AND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS TO ACHIEVE THEIR AMBITIOUS GOAL OF NET ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2050. THESE INITIATIVES SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE AND PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES.

Program 2

Expenses: $51,637

LISTERIA RESEARCH CONSORTIUM - THE GOAL OF THIS RESEARCH PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT FOODBORNE ILLNESS BY IDENTIFYING NEW TOOLS TO CONTROL LISTERIA IN DAIRY FOODS AND DAIRY MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. DRI...

LISTERIA RESEARCH CONSORTIUM - THE GOAL OF THIS RESEARCH PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT FOODBORNE ILLNESS BY IDENTIFYING NEW TOOLS TO CONTROL LISTERIA IN DAIRY FOODS AND DAIRY MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. DRI LEADS A GROUP INCLUDING DAIRY COMPANIES AND THE NATIONAL DAIRY COUNCIL WHOSE EXPERTS IDENTIFY AND FUND LONGER TERM RESEARCH IN LISTERIA FUNDAMENTALS, ANTIMICROBIALS, MICROBIOME, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,387,044

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $338,987

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $5,726,031

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,872,171

Other Expenses $5,893,529

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,893,529

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,726,031	$4,318,191	+0.3%
Expenses	$5,893,529	$5,079,774	+0.2%
Net Income	$-167,498	$-761,583	-0.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$1,241,615

Total Directors

$1,300,615

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	PRESIDENT, CHAIR	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$57,459	$717,359
N/A	CFO, SECRETARY, TREASURER, DIRECTOR	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$70,199	$524,256
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$59,000
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$5,726,031	$5,893,529	$23,057,590	$-167,498
2022	$4,318,191	$5,079,774	$22,817,697	$-761,583
2021	$24,911,237	$4,006,856	$22,910,227	$20,904,381
2020	$263,897	$476,506	$387,461	$-212,609
2019	$158,549	$329,623	$577,075	$-171,074
2018	$371,994	$431,622	$811,510	$-59,628