Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA Inc

EIN: 931149802 501(c)(3) Education

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$360,635
Total Expenses
$340,665
Total Assets
$133,800
Net Assets
$64,835
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Lauren Augusta CEO
Phone
5106548858
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA Inc, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $361K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $341K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

MESA connects and cultivates sustainable farmers and food systems leaders around the world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $191,362 Revenue: $178,260

Sustainable Agriculture & Global Exchange (SAGE) - MESA sponsors J-1 visas for beginning international farmers (Stewards) who participate in annual training and cultural exchange opportunities with...

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Sustainable Agriculture & Global Exchange (SAGE) - MESA sponsors J-1 visas for beginning international farmers (Stewards) who participate in annual training and cultural exchange opportunities with sustainable farms, agriculture businesses and education centers across the United States;

Program 2
Expenses: $54,960 Revenue: $7,768

Global Agroecology Pathways Program (GAPP) - online, agroecology certificate courses and/or 2-4 week fellowships to train abroad with an international NGO partner.

Program 3
Expenses: $19,863

SPRIG - mini-grants awarded to program alumni to share, innovate and apply their agroecological skills on new projects or share their knowledge with the wider community.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $165,134
Program Service Revenue $186,027
Investment Income $2,843
Other Revenue $6,631
TOTAL REVENUE $360,635

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,050
Salaries & Benefits $116,913
Fundraising Expenses $33,347
Program Expenses $266,185
Other Expenses $191,842
TOTAL EXPENSES $340,665

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $360,635 $386,952 -0.1%
Expenses $340,665 $364,347 -0.1%
Net Income $19,970 $22,605 -0.1%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
3
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
$82,255
Total Directors
7
$82,255
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lauren E Augusta CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$82,255 $0 $82,255
Scott R Murray Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Coss Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Samuel Kangethe Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Waheed Khawrin Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosi Quinones Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Laase Director 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
2025 $360,635 $340,665 $133,800 $19,970
2024 $386,952 $364,347 $108,137 $22,605
2023 $557,793 $587,388 $81,094 $-29,595
2022 $484,901 $556,292 $108,558 $-71,391
2021 $489,894 $450,466 $187,931 $39,428
2020 $400,319 $321,333 $148,325 $78,986
2019 $441,362 $424,184 $32,665 $17,178
2018 $408,560 $423,806 $22,746 $-15,246
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