Farmers' Legal Action Group Inc

EIN: 363431212 501(c)(3)

St Paul, MN

Total Revenue
$814,553
Total Expenses
$914,553
Total Assets
$936,273
Net Assets
$888,197
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Scott Carlson
Phone
6512235400
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Farmers' Legal Action Group Inc, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $815K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $915K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

Farmers' Legal Action Group, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, which operates a law center that provides legal services and support to America's family farmers and their communities to help keep farmers on the land.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $594,501
Program Service Revenue $219,543
Investment Income $509
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $814,553

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $645,694
Fundraising Expenses $147,503
Program Expenses $519,865
Other Expenses $230,359
TOTAL EXPENSES $914,553

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $814,553 $897,336 -0.1%
Expenses $914,553 $795,204 +0.2%
Net Income $-100,000 $102,132 -2.0%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
8

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
4
$188,781
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
1
$175,469
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Terry VanDerPol President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lois Wood Secretary / Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Schneider Board Member 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Benny Bunting Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Mitchell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dania Davy Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stu Lourey Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Carlson Executive Director 45.00
Officer
$188,781 $0 $188,781
James Carpenter Deputy Director/Senior Staff Attorney 40.00
Key Emp
$175,469 $0 $175,469
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 $814,553 $914,553 $936,273 $-100,000
2023 $897,336 $795,204 $712,003 $102,132
2022 $826,896 $721,261 $399,333 $105,635
2021 $518,640 $574,411 $316,854 $-55,771
2020 $359,290 $666,887 $457,015 $-307,597
2019 $389,341 $577,651 $680,784 $-188,310
2018 $1,042,010 $551,895 $865,154 $490,115
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