Program areas at Organic Farming Research Foundation
Research and education: ofrf works to increase the quality and quantity of Organic Research and education to meet the needs of Organic farmers in the field. Ofrf monitors Research needs and evaluates how best to meet those needs. Ofrf awards grants annually to Research projects that address the technical, real world challenges faced by Organic farmers. Ofrf publishes and disseminates Research results free-of-charge to all Organic farmers in the u.s. and others interested in Organic Farming Research.
Communications: ofrfs communications program works to make the findings and implications of agricultural resources accessible and relevant to Organic farmers. Ofrf works to facilitate dialogue between farmers and researches. Ofrf also communicates about the benefits of Organic food and Farming to the public.
Policy: ofrfs advocates for the needs of Organic farmers and works to ensure they have equal access to federal agricultural programs and services. Ofrf works to engage Organic farmers directly in efforts to educate policy makers about Organic Farming. Ofrf continues to build an Organic farmers actions network (ofan), adding approximately 200 growers annually. Ofrf analyzes public policies for their impact on Organic Farming, and works to develop infrastructure to support the success and adoption of Organic Farming practices.
Who funds Organic Farming Research Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Organic Farming Research Foundation
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Bryan Hager | President and Chief Executive Officer / President / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Brise Tencer | Executive Director | $131,381 | 2023-11-13 |
Sheila Golden | Finance and Operations Director | | 2021-08-31 |
Kelsey Grimsley | Office Manager and Program Administrator | | 2021-08-31 |
Keith Richards | Treasurer and Southern / Treasurer / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Organic Farming Research Foundation
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,504,500 | $1,026,551 | 46.6% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $1,830 | $1,512 | 21% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $1,506,330 | $1,028,063 | 46.5% |
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Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 440
- Santa Cruz, CA 95061
- Metro area
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
- County
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Website URL
- ofrf.org/Â
- Phone
- (831) 426-6606
IRS details
- EIN
- 77-0252545
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1990
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- U00: Science and Technology Research: General
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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