FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

EIN: 471559027 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$132,259,089
Total Expenses
$161,268,338
Total Assets
$375,647,579
Net Assets
$147,899,518
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
SAHARAH MOON CHAPOTIN PHD
Phone
2026240700
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH, founded in 2014, is a major nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $132.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $161.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH BUILDS UNIQUE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT BOLD SCIENCE ADDRESSING TODAY'S FOOD AND AGRICULTURE CHALLENGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $148,638,234

THE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH (FFAR) BUILDS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT AUDACIOUS SCIENCE. FFAR-FUNDED GRANTS, CO-CREATED WITH THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY, FILL...

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THE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH (FFAR) BUILDS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT AUDACIOUS SCIENCE. FFAR-FUNDED GRANTS, CO-CREATED WITH THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY, FILL CRITICAL RESEARCH GAPS, INCREASE PUBLIC AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND COMPLEMENT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S RESEARCH AGENDA. FFAR FUNDS RESEARCH TARGETING URGENT FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TOPICS THAT HAVE BROAD IMPACTS. FFAR FOCUSES ON CORE CHALLENGE AREAS INCLUDING SOIL HEALTH, SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT, NEXT GENERATION CROPS, ADVANCED ANIMAL SYSTEMS, HEALTH-AGRICULTURE NEXUS AND URBAN FOOD SYSTEMS. FFAR ADDRESSES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH AGMISSION, A PARTNERSHIP TO REDUCE AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,348,546

IN ADDITION TO RESEARCH, THE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH (FFAR) SUPPORTS A DIVERSE, CREATIVE SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE. FFAR'S SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE...

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IN ADDITION TO RESEARCH, THE FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH (FFAR) SUPPORTS A DIVERSE, CREATIVE SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE. FFAR'S SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE SCIENTIFIC LEADERS, PROVIDE UNIQUE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT YOUNG FACULTY AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $126,752,892
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,506,197
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $132,259,089

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $150,564,252
Salaries & Benefits $6,355,529
Fundraising Expenses $1,594,605
Program Expenses $155,986,780
Other Expenses $4,348,557
TOTAL EXPENSES $161,268,338

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $132,259,089 $103,276,406 +0.3%
Expenses $161,268,338 $56,841,081 +1.8%
Net Income $-29,009,249 $46,435,325 -1.6%
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
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
54
Volunteers
20

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
$453,034
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAHARAH MOON CHAPOTIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$414,456 $38,578 $453,034
SEGIO FURMAN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$350,901 $54,080 $404,981
JULIA REYNES COO 40.00
Highest
$317,966 $35,451 $353,417
SARAH GOLDBERG DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$216,092 $12,023 $228,115
JOHN REICH SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$199,123 $2,119 $201,242
MR KYLE BRIDGEFORTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DOUG BUHLER VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DOUG CAMERON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR NANCY CREAMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR JOE DEL BOSQUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR DAVID DONNAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON DAN GLICKMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MS KRYSTA HARDEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DENISE HEARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CHAVONDA JACOBS-YOUNG DIRECTOR (EXOFFICIO) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARK KEENUM CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR VENKATA KISHORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MICHAEL LADISCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CAROLYN LAWRENCE-DILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SIMON LIU DIRECTOR (EXOFFICIO) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SIMON MALCOMBER FORMER DIRECTOR (EXOFFICIO) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CHRIS MALLETT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SUSAN MARQUSEE DIRECTOR (EXOFFICIO) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PAM MARRONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MANJIT MISRA DIRECTOR (EXOFFICIO) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DONALD NKRUMAH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR BEN NOBLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STANLEY PRUISNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MS DANITA RODIBAUGH SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MS POLLY RUHLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ALTON THOMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DIONNE TOOMBS FORMER DIRECTOR (EXOFFICIO) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HON THOMAS VILSACK DIRECTOR (EXOFFICIO) 1.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $132,259,089 $161,268,338 $375,647,579 $-29,009,249
2022 $103,276,406 $56,841,081 $348,883,479 $46,435,325
2021 $105,784,809 $56,114,569 $432,866,762 $49,670,240
2020 $95,255,616 $50,852,353 $447,012,723 $44,403,263
2019 $50,745,562 $46,509,339 $431,865,036 $4,236,223
2018 $38,246,303 $35,981,145 $254,494,599 $2,265,158
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