Soil Health Academy is located in Enterprise, AL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Soil Health Academy 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 12/2023, Soil Health Academy generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.5% per year over the past 5 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE NON-PROFIT SOIL HEALTH ACADEMY IS TO TEACH AND ASSIST FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN APPLYING TIME-TESTED, ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND BIOMIMICRY TO REGENERATE OUR LIVING AND LIFE-GIVING SOIL. IN RESTORING THE HEALTH OF OUR SOIL'S ECOSYSTEM, WE WILL RESTORE THE HEALTH OF OUR BODIES, OUR FARMS, OUR COMMUNITIES, AND OUR PLANET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SOIL HEALTH ACADEMY TEACHES HOW TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH THROUGH PRACTICAL REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRINCIPLES THROUGH HANDS-ON TRAINING FROM THE WORLD'S LEADING EXPERTS. OUR GRADUATES REPORT A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING THE ACADEMY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL 0.5% TO 1.0% NEW SOIL ORGANIC MATTER WITHIN 1-3 YEARS, INCREASING STOCKING RATES WHILE IMPROVING GRAZING LAND HEALTH, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED INPUT COSTS, SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING FARM/RANCH PROFITABILITY, REALIZING A MINIMUM OF 10:1 RETURN ON TUITION INVESTMENT IN THE FIRST YEAR. SCHOOLS WERE HELD ACROSS THE U.S.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Barmann President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Eric Fuchs Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Doug Voss Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Kathy Richburg Through 32024 Operations Advisor | Officer | 5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,897,744 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,897,744 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $551,715 | 
| Investment income | $11,045 | 
| 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 | $2,460,504 | 
| 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. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $89,080 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,985 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $24,721 | 
| Office expenses | $9,688 | 
| Information technology | $59,000 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $47,748 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,017,473 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $1,819 | 
| All other expenses | $17,869 | 
| Total functional expenses | $2,493,564 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $735,222 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,777 | 
| 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 | $787,999 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $151,867 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $151,867 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $436,601 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $199,531 | 
| 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 | $787,999 |