RURAL ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION INTERNATION

EIN: 561704863 501(c)(3) International Affairs

PITTSBORO, NC

Total Revenue
$3,757,229
Total Expenses
$3,436,169
Total Assets
$4,304,276
Net Assets
$3,917,017
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
EDNA RODRIGUEZ
Phone
9195421396
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RURAL ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION INTERNATION, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 55% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.4M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

RAFI-USA CHALLENGES THE ROOT CAUSES OF UNJUST FOOD SYSTEMS, SUPPORTING AND ADVOCATING FOR ECONOMICALLY, RACIALLY AND ECOLOGICALLY JUST FARMS COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $900,387

AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT:FARM SUSTAINABILITY: RAFI PROVIDES MULTIPLE SERVICES TO SMALL AND MID-SCALE FARMERS TO IMPROVE FARM VIABILITY. OUR RESOURCES FOR RESILIENT FARMS PROJECT PROVIDES...

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AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT:FARM SUSTAINABILITY: RAFI PROVIDES MULTIPLE SERVICES TO SMALL AND MID-SCALE FARMERS TO IMPROVE FARM VIABILITY. OUR RESOURCES FOR RESILIENT FARMS PROJECT PROVIDES PLAIN-LANGUAGE INFORMATION, FARMER TRAININGS, AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE FOR USDA PROGRAMS THAT WOULD SUPPORT GREATER FARM RESILIENCE FOR FARMERS' OPERATIONS, ESPECIALLY WITHIN RAFI-USA'S FARMERS OF COLOR NETWORK. OTHER SUPPORTS TO FARMERS INCLUDE THE CLIMATE SMART CERTIFICATION PROJECT AND MORE.FARMERS OF COLOR NETWORK: IN 2017, RAFI-USA FOUNDED THE FARMERS OF COLOR NETWORK (FOCN) TO MORE INTENTIONALLY SUPPORT BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) FARMERS IN THE SOUTHEAST WITH THE GOALS OF IMPROVING THEIR ECONOMIC VIABILITY, KEEPING THEIR LAND, AND GAINING GENERATIONAL INVESTMENT. IN 2022, FOCN EXPANDED OUR SERVICE REACH TO PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS. FOCN PROVIDES FARMER-LED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MARKET ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES, WEBINARS, FARM TOURS, NETWORKING EVENTS, AND GATHERINGS TO HIGHLIGHT ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS AND KNOWLEDGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $857,672

FARM ADVOCACY: FARM ADVOCACY PROVIDES ASSISTANCE, DEVELOPS TOOLS AND RESOURCES, AND PROMOTES POLICIES THAT HELP FARMERS ATTAIN GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ENCOURAGE THRIVING AND SUSTAINABLE SMALL...

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FARM ADVOCACY: FARM ADVOCACY PROVIDES ASSISTANCE, DEVELOPS TOOLS AND RESOURCES, AND PROMOTES POLICIES THAT HELP FARMERS ATTAIN GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ENCOURAGE THRIVING AND SUSTAINABLE SMALL AND MID-SCALE FAMILY FARMS. THE PROGRAM EDUCATES FARMERS ABOUT MANAGING RISK AND EQUIPS THEM TO NAVIGATE FEDERAL FARM PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS FACING FINANCIAL CRISIS AND WHO STAND TO LOSE THEIR FARMS WITHOUT IMMEDIATE SUPPORT.

Program 3
Expenses: $498,087

COME TO THE TABLE - COME TO THE TABLE IS A MULTI-FACED PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS FAITH COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CREATION OF A JUST FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND...

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COME TO THE TABLE - COME TO THE TABLE IS A MULTI-FACED PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS FAITH COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CREATION OF A JUST FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES, HUNGER RELIEF ADVOCATES AND FARMERS AND DELIVERS CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING FOCUSED ON BUILDING EQUITY IN THE FOOD SYSTEM, AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS AND RESOURCES, AND THE SCHOOL FOR FOOD JUSTICE, FAITH AND STORYTELLING.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,731,509
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $20,099
Other Revenue $5,621
TOTAL REVENUE $3,757,229

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $502,352
Salaries & Benefits $2,114,505
Fundraising Expenses $132,085
Program Expenses $2,728,777
Other Expenses $819,312
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,436,169

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,757,229 $2,420,873 +0.6%
Expenses $3,436,169 $3,184,221 +0.1%
Net Income $321,060 $-763,348 -1.4%
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
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
31
Volunteers
9

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
$296,190
Total Directors
12
$397,583
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EDNA RODRIGUEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$139,252 $45,891 $185,143
MICHELLE OSBORNE MO MURRIE SECRETARY - NON-VOTING 40.00
Officer Director
$84,312 $26,735 $111,047
JUSTINE POST MEMBER AT-LARGE & STAFF RE 40.00
Director
$68,667 $32,726 $101,393
CLAIRE KELLOWAY BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHOEBE GOODING BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY DEWITT BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELGA GARZA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE DOMINIQUE VILLANUEVA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARAMONIFAH COOPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORYSELL MASSANETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PFLUGFELDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SOHN BOARD MEMBER 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 $3,757,229 $3,436,169 $4,304,276 $321,060
2022 $2,420,873 $3,184,221 $3,981,024 $-763,348
2021 $3,762,737 $2,639,423 $4,598,497 $1,123,314
2020 $2,535,166 $2,369,109 $3,465,272 $166,057
2019 $2,336,612 $2,166,249 $3,273,442 $170,363
2018 $1,516,897 $2,186,199 $3,133,663 $-669,302
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