Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation

EIN: 822651409 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Longmont, CO

Total Revenue
$1,343,061
Total Expenses
$1,363,951
Total Assets
$584,123
Net Assets
$437,916
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Ryan Madsen
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To restore the earth and our communities through regenerative design.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,148,195 Revenue: $470,400

Worked with various organizations to help them implement regenerative design practices, including an educational program for youth.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $872,661
Program Service Revenue $470,400
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,343,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $450
Salaries & Benefits $496,310
Fundraising Expenses $112,625
Program Expenses $1,148,195
Other Expenses $867,191
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,363,951

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,343,061 $1,068,845 +0.3%
Expenses $1,363,951 $822,179 +0.7%
Net Income $-20,890 $246,666 -1.1%
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
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
22
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
3
$211,829
Total Directors
3
$211,829
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James Edwards Managing Director 168.00
Officer Director
$72,739 $0 $72,739
Nicholas DiDomenico Jr Executive Director 168.00
Officer Director
$69,545 $0 $69,545
Marissa Pulaski Executive Director 168.00
Officer Director
$69,545 $0 $69,545
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 $1,343,061 $1,363,951 $584,123 $-20,890
2022 $1,068,845 $822,179 $687,829 $246,666
2021 $341,503 $228,821 $262,757 $112,682
2020 $216,332 $100,920 $156,489 $115,412
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