Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems is located in East Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B40) the organization is classified as: Higher Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems generated $863.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CONNECTING BEGINNING AND HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED FARMERS TO EACH OTHER AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITES; ENSURING SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND PROFITABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MULTICULTURAL AG PROGRAM: PROVIDE OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED FARMERS IN MICHIGAN ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO RISK MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING CROP INSURANCE AND ACCESS TO SPECIALTY MARKETS.
FOOD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT: FOCUS ON SUPPORTING BEGINNING FARMERS IN GROWING AND SUPPLYING LOCAL FOOD FOR CONSUMPTION. THIS INCLUDES MANAGING A FARM DEVELOPMENT CENTER THAT IS HOME TO BEGINNING INCUBATOR FARMERS AND DEMONSTRATION SITES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
MIFFS EVENTS: MIFFS FLAGSHIP EVENT, THE MICHIGAN FAMILY FARMS CONFERENCE IS A FORUM FOR BEGINNING, SMALL-SCALE AND CULTERALLY DIVERSE FARMERS TO NETWORK, LEARN, AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE FAMILY FARMS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Marquardt Co-Executive Director | Officer | 0 | $72,746 |
Jennifer Silveri Co-Executive Director | Officer | 0 | $72,746 |
Vanessa Garcia Polanco Council Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Marshall Council Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Evan Smith Council Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Raquel Garcia Council Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $772,668 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,435 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $806,103 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $47,749 |
| Investment income | $1,125 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $863,317 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,491 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,549 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $257,895 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,316 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,558 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,515 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $65,177 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $434,652 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,250 |
| Information technology | $1,488 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,148 |
| Travel | $31,739 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,932 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $7,835 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,051,996 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,282 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $192,923 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $324,205 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,251 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $34,762 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $81,013 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,413 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $240,779 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $324,205 |