PROTECT SOUTH DAKOTAS AG FUTURE

EIN: 934967294

SIOUX FALLS, SD

Total Revenue
$80,001
Total Expenses
$80,001
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
KENT HARTWIG
Phone
5157837536
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PROTECT SOUTH DAKOTAS AG FUTURE, founded in 2023, is a micro nonprofit that reported $80K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 92% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

ENSURE RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT WITH REGULATORY CERTAINTY. PREPARE SOUTH DAKOTA FOR THE FUTURE OF VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE. EXPAND MARKETS FOR SOUTH DAKOTA AG PRODUCTS WITH SAF AND CCS. SECURE A PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF RURAL SOUTH DAKOTA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $70,428

ESTABLISHED A COALITION OF 151 SUPPORTERS, INCLUDING 15 BUSINESSES THAT REPRESENT OVER 3,700 EMPLOYEES, THREE ELECTED OFFICIALS, 42 SOUTH DAKOTA RESIDENTS, 11 AGRICULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENT...

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ESTABLISHED A COALITION OF 151 SUPPORTERS, INCLUDING 15 BUSINESSES THAT REPRESENT OVER 3,700 EMPLOYEES, THREE ELECTED OFFICIALS, 42 SOUTH DAKOTA RESIDENTS, 11 AGRICULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS THAT REPRESENT 16,561 BUSINESSES, AND 80 FARMERS WHO ARE AFFECTED LANDOWNERS.ALL WERE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION PIPELINE. SUPPORTERS WERE FARMERS, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS.

Program 2

EDUCATED THE PUBLIC THROUGH TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND IN PUBLIC SETTINGS REGARDING THE BENEFITS TO SOUTH DAKOTA AGRICULTURE IF A CCS PIPELINE AND SAF PLANT ARE BUILT, WHILE...

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EDUCATED THE PUBLIC THROUGH TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND IN PUBLIC SETTINGS REGARDING THE BENEFITS TO SOUTH DAKOTA AGRICULTURE IF A CCS PIPELINE AND SAF PLANT ARE BUILT, WHILE REFUTING THE NEGATIVE NARRATIVE OPPOSING THE PIPELINE'S CONSTRUCTION.CREATED A FACT SHEET, WEBSITE, AND NEWSLETTER TO COUNTER MISINFORMATION AND GUIDE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCURATE INFORMATION. ADDITIONALLY, WE SENT EMAILS TO STATE LEGISLATORS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE PRECISE INFORMATION ABOUT CCS AND SAF.

Program 3

OUR INITIAL PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN DELIVERED OVER 44 MILLION IMPRESSIONS AND DIRECTED 40,000 CLICKS TO THE WEBSITE. THE SECOND, SMALLER PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN DELIVERED OVER 19 MILLION IMPRESSIONS AND...

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OUR INITIAL PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN DELIVERED OVER 44 MILLION IMPRESSIONS AND DIRECTED 40,000 CLICKS TO THE WEBSITE. THE SECOND, SMALLER PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN DELIVERED OVER 19 MILLION IMPRESSIONS AND AROUND 20,000 CLICKS TO THE WEBSITE. THE REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN DELIVERED SIX VERSIONS OF DIRECT MAILERS TO ALL 66 COUNTIES TO AN ESTIMATED 211,000 VOTERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $80,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $80,001

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $70,428
Other Expenses $80,001
TOTAL EXPENSES $80,001

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $80,001 $986,271 -0.9%
Expenses $80,001 $986,271 -0.9%
Net Income $0 $0 N/A
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
N/A
Volunteers
6

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
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WALT BONES PRESIDENT 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL CASPER VICE PRESIDENT 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT HARTWIG TREASURER 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TY ESCHENBAUM SECRETARY 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY SCHULTZ DIRECTOR 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALT WENDLAND DIRECTOR 0.20
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 $80,001 $80,001 No data No data
2024 $986,271 $986,271 No data No data
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