Savanna Institute
- Assets
- $10.5m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 05/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-3004682
Organization Overview
Savanna Institute is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Savanna Institute employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Savanna Institute 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 12/2021, Savanna Institute generated $5.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 83.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SAVANNA INSTITUTE IS WORKING TO LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR WIDESPREAD AGROFORESTRY IN THE MIDWEST US.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SAVANNA INSTITUTE EXPLORES THE POTENTIAL OF DIVERSE WOODY CROPPING SYSTEMS TO BECOME ECOLOGICALLY SOUND, AGRICULTURALLY PRODUCTIVE, AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE CORN-SOYBEAN ROTATION THAT CURRENTLY DOMINATES MIDWESTERN AGRICULTURE. THE SAVANNA INSTITUTE ALSO FACILITATES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF FARMERS, LANDOWNERS, AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL STAKEHOLDERS AROUND PERENNIAL AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF PERENNIAL AGRICULTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Keefe Keeley Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $83,141 |
Kevin Wolz Co-Executive Director (thru Dec) | Officer | 40 | $83,141 |
Rebecca Hegner Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Will Babler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Murray Treasurer (thru Mid-May) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sallie Calhoun Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $658,872 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,518,311 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $438,730 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,177,183 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $111,967 |
| Investment income | $960 |
| 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 | $5,295,861 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $63,084 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $115,895 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,482 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,903 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $857,616 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,003 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,129 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,121 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $534 |
| Fees for services: Other | $343,865 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,555 |
| Office expenses | $45,981 |
| Information technology | $28,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,354 |
| Travel | $32,995 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,502 |
| Interest | $47,355 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,603 |
| Insurance | $17,382 |
| All other expenses | $210,215 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,206,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,249 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,138,100 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,610,063 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,320 |
| 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 | $8,343 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,467,527 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,000 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $162,049 |
| Total assets | $10,548,651 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,784 |
| Grants payable | $102,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $3,029,950 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,232,734 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,343,362 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,972,555 |
| 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 | $10,548,651 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Savanna Institute has awarded $59,977 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHIWARA PERMACULTURE PURPOSE: AGROFORESTRY TECHNICAL SUPPORT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $27,313 |
New Hope, MN PURPOSE: APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: AGROFORESTRY EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS | $7,664 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Savanna Institute has recieved totaling $309,468.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stranahan Foundation Toledo, OH PURPOSE: CONTINUING OPERATING SUPPORT | $149,468 |
Single Step Foundation Spring Green, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL - NO RESTRICTIONS | $50,000 |
Patagonia Org Ventura, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $45,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $25,000 |
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Agricultural Programs | $20,000 |
The Lumpkin Family Foundation Mattoon, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mn350 Minneapolis, MN | $1,735,029 | $2,842,783 |
Savanna Institute Madison, WI | $10,548,651 | $5,295,861 |
The Conservation Coalition Inc Appleton, WI | $1,206,976 | $1,663,512 |
Leonardo Academy Inc Madison, WI | $325,531 | $994,568 |
Iowa Nutrient Research And Education Council Des Moines, IA | $202,424 | $495,836 |
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association Bloomington, MN | $880,637 | $638,027 |
Center For Earth Energy And Democracy Minneapolis, MN | $3,048,835 | $1,625,277 |
Water Quality Research Foundation Lisle, IL | $2,689,251 | $343,033 |
Food For Climate League Inc Evanston, IL | $250,460 | $599,023 |
Sustain Dane Inc Madison, WI | $417,326 | $401,513 |
Michigan Turfgrass Foundation C/O Dept Of Crop & Soil Science Lansing, MI | $2,536,301 | $87,684 |
Mandaamin Institute Inc Elkhorn, WI | $409,041 | $396,099 |