EIN 77-0252545

Organic Farming Research Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
OFRF sponsors and disseminates organic farming research, advocates for farmers' needs in policy-making, and works to increase education standards.
Total revenues
$1,506,330
2022
Total expenses
$1,030,148
2022
Total assets
$2,101,840
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

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
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Marisla FoundationGeneral Support$30,000
Community Foundation of San Benito CountyGeneral$30,000
Sustainable Futures FundGeneral Support$25,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Organic Farming Research Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Bryan HagerPresident and Chief Executive Officer / President / Director$0
Brise TencerExecutive Director$131,381
Sheila GoldenFinance and Operations Director
Kelsey GrimsleyOffice Manager and Program Administrator
Keith RichardsTreasurer and Southern / Treasurer / Director$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Organic Farming Research Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,504,500
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,830
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,506,330

Form 990s for Organic Farming Research Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-08-12990View PDF
2020-122021-08-04990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-10-04990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation (CEHCF)
August 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $66,000 from Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)
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/ 
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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