REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION

EIN: 844278182 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$11,184,284
Total Expenses
$5,128,088
Total Assets
$8,428,453
Net Assets
$8,090,315
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
MARK MULLER
Phone
6122035648
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION, founded in 2020, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $11.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 110% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.1M, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION IS TO FOSTER THE ECONOMIC, POLICY, AND KNOWLEDGE CONDITIONS THAT SUPPORT LAND STEWARDSHIP, PROVIDE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, PROTECT FRESHWATER AND OCEANS, ADVANCE A JUST ECONOMY, SUPPORT THRIVING RURAL COMMUNITIES, AND SUSTAIN DIVERSE HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,483,236 Revenue: $106,217

RAF CREATED THE RESTORING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM IN AN EFFORT TO BRING AN EXPANSIVE LENS TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FUNDING BY CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT FOOD AND FARMING...

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RAF CREATED THE RESTORING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM IN AN EFFORT TO BRING AN EXPANSIVE LENS TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FUNDING BY CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT FOOD AND FARMING ORGANIZATIONS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ARE MAKING TOWARD TRULY REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS. THE PROGRAM HAS HAD 3 ROUNDS OF AWARDS TO 46 ORGANIZATIONS TO DATE, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT OFFERED TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR OPTIONAL ONGOING COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS. AWARDED PROJECTS INCLUDE BUFFALO REINTRODUCTION ON TRIBAL LANDS, SEED AND LAND REMATRIATION, AND TRADITIONAL FARMING THROUGH COLLECTIVE GOVERNANCE.

Program 2

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES OUR FARM BILL GRASSROOTS CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN RAF, NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COALITION, AND RAFI-USA, INITIALLY LAUNCHED WITH GENEROUS...

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THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES OUR FARM BILL GRASSROOTS CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN RAF, NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COALITION, AND RAFI-USA, INITIALLY LAUNCHED WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM WAVERLEY STREET FOUNDATION. WHILE HAVING A FOCUS ON ADVANCING AGRICULTURAL POLICIES THAT ADDRESS CONSERVATION AND SOCIAL DISPARITIES, THIS EFFORT TAKES A BROAD PERSPECTIVE IN SUPPORTING POLICY ORGANIZING, AND INCLUDES SEVERAL FUNDS GOVERNED BY PEER AND PARTICIPATORY PROCESSES. TO DATE, 86 ORGANIZATIONS HAVE RECEIVED RAPID RESPONSE POLICY ENGAGEMENT GRANTS. AN ADDITIONAL 41 ORGANIZATIONS HAVE RECEIVED CLIMATE AND EQUITY POLICY PROJECT GRANTS. BOTH PROCESSES ARE PEER-LED AND PARTICIPATORY, WITH FACILITATIVE LEADERSHIP PROVIDED BY RAF AND RAFI RESPECTIVELY.

Program 3

THIS FUNDING FOCUS AREA INCLUDES OUR WORK VIA THE SHOT FUND, AS WELL AS OTHER GRANTS RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING. A PARTNERSHIP WITH RURAL CLIMATE PARTNERSHIP, THE SHOT FUND SUPPORTS...

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THIS FUNDING FOCUS AREA INCLUDES OUR WORK VIA THE SHOT FUND, AS WELL AS OTHER GRANTS RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING. A PARTNERSHIP WITH RURAL CLIMATE PARTNERSHIP, THE SHOT FUND SUPPORTS DURABLE, TRANSFORMATIVE, AND CLIMATE-SMART FARMING PRACTICES, EMPHASIZING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDWEST, SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST. THE PRIORITY OF THE SHOT FUND HAS BEEN TO PROVIDE ON-THE-GROUND ORGANIZATIONS WITH GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO SUBMIT AND ADMINISTER FEDERAL GRANTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,990,949
Program Service Revenue $141,835
Investment Income $51,500
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $11,184,284

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,676,068
Salaries & Benefits $865,533
Fundraising Expenses $22,493
Program Expenses $4,483,236
Other Expenses $586,487
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,128,088

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,184,284 $5,329,953 +1.1%
Expenses $5,128,088 $5,752,420 -0.1%
Net Income $6,056,196 $-422,467 -15.3%
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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
3
Employees
6
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
5
$632,617
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SALLIE CALHOUN CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH BELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BOYER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MULLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$160,785 $0 $160,785
JENNIFER O'CONNOR DIRECTOR, FUNDERS FOR REGE 40.00
Officer
$187,053 $0 $187,053
AHNA KRUZIC ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$135,200 $0 $135,200
KEVIN IRBY MANAGING DIRECTOR, FUNDERS 40.00
Officer
$149,579 $0 $149,579
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 $11,184,284 $5,128,088 $8,428,453 $6,056,196
2023 $5,329,953 $5,752,420 $2,128,644 $-422,467
2022 $5,499,615 $4,150,108 $2,540,031 $1,349,507
2021 $2,940,721 $2,613,179 $1,186,022 $327,542
2020 $2,394,004 $1,614,467 $779,662 $779,537
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