Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
We work to create fair, sustainable and just food & agriculture systems
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
EIN: 36-3501938
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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The corporate global model of intensive, export oriented agriculture, has led to the loss of family farms, environmental destruction, and unsafe food being sold around the world.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
IATP Programs Overview
CLIMATE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The climate crisis is deeply affecting farmers, rural communities and our food system. IATP has worked intensively over the last decade at the intersection of climate and agriculture policy. We are advocating for a policy framework that supports farmers and rural communities in a just transition toward climate-resilient, regenerative agriculture systems that effectively respond to the climate crisis.
TRADE & GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
IATP’s long-term goal is to transform the negotiation and implementation of trade deals to make them more democratic and transparent, while supporting family farmers, rural communities and strong action to protect the planet. IATP works closely with U.S. and international partners to oppose the expansion of harmful trade deals, while advancing alternative, fair trade policies.
COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS
IATP seeks to build vibrant community-based food systems that give all people access to sufficient, safe, culturally appropriate and nutritious food while also developing local food supply chains that allow small to mid-scale farmers to access a variety of new markets. Through this program IATP is helping revitalize local economies, give farmers stable and predictable income through the buying power of institutions, like school districts and hospitals, and get fresh and healthy local food to students and communities.
INDUSTRIAL LIVESTOCK
IATP continues to build on our decades-long history of fighting against the harms of the exploitive factory farm system. Large-scale, industrial animal agriculture systems are causing enormous harm to independent family farmers and workers, rural communities, our water and air, and our health. We work in coalition with partners to hold the industrial livestock sector accountable to climate, food safety and human rights standards.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To create a policy environment that supports agroecological practices.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Original Research and Analysis
2. Communication to policymakers and the public
3. Convening and participating in coalition with like-minded organizations.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have a world class staff and board who are well-respected experts in their fields.
We are extensively networked with like-minded organizations around the world.
We make use of technology and are in front of communications trends.
We have a well-demonstrated track record of achievement in our areas of focus.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
IATP has a 30 year history of accomplishment which is too numerous to list here, but evident by visiting our website at www.iatp.org.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2020 info
8.69
Months of cash in 2020 info
1.9
Fringe rate in 2020 info
17%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
Profitability info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$179,899 | -$99,421 | -$389,473 | $268,048 | -$132,706 |
As % of expenses | -10.0% | -5.6% | -20.5% | 15.9% | -9.2% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$191,512 | -$111,423 | -$400,410 | $250,076 | -$153,824 |
As % of expenses | -10.6% | -6.2% | -20.9% | 14.7% | -10.5% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $1,548,283 | $1,663,710 | $1,120,045 | $813,375 | $1,121,533 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 2.3% | 7.5% | -32.7% | -27.4% | 37.9% |
Program services revenue | 12.1% | 11.1% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 4.7% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 5.9% | 19.5% |
All other grants and contributions | 76.2% | 81.6% | 81.3% | 89.8% | 79.0% |
Other revenue | 7.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $1,803,344 | $1,778,305 | $1,903,419 | $1,686,860 | $1,438,214 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | -8.7% | -1.4% | 7.0% | -11.4% | -14.7% |
Personnel | 70.1% | 64.2% | 69.4% | 75.3% | 78.0% |
Professional fees | 17.7% | 22.2% | 17.2% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
Occupancy | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7% |
All other expenses | 9.4% | 10.6% | 10.7% | 9.0% | 5.4% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $1,814,957 | $1,790,307 | $1,914,356 | $1,704,832 | $1,459,332 |
One month of savings | $150,279 | $148,192 | $158,618 | $140,572 | $119,851 |
Debt principal payment | $45,528 | $48,053 | $20,997 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $19,546 | $0 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $2,010,764 | $1,986,552 | $2,113,517 | $1,845,404 | $1,579,183 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Months of cash | 4.8 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
Months of cash and investments | 13.4 | 12.9 | 11.5 | 9.2 | 8.1 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 7.4 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 5.4 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Cash | $716,406 | $403,621 | $354,587 | $518,757 | $229,148 |
Investments | $1,301,126 | $1,506,022 | $1,464,605 | $768,826 | $741,329 |
Receivables | $468,813 | $678,458 | $365,262 | $184,872 | $342,672 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $570,485 | $532,730 | $520,310 | $519,133 | $462,186 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 72.7% | 73.0% | 70.7% | 72.5% | 70.9% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 5.9% | 3.7% | 6.0% | 4.6% | 7.3% |
Unrestricted net assets | $1,195,610 | $1,084,187 | $683,777 | $933,853 | $780,029 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $867,788 | $1,046,090 | $807,569 | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $991,638 | $991,638 | $991,638 | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $1,859,426 | $2,037,728 | $1,799,207 | $763,068 | $655,179 |
Total net assets | $3,055,036 | $3,121,915 | $2,482,984 | $1,696,921 | $1,435,208 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Sophia Murphy PhD
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Board of directorsas of 01/31/2023
Board of directors data
Pat Mooney
Becky Glass
Sivan Kartha, PhD
Dr. Daniel De La Torre Ugarte
Brian Ahlberg
Pamela Saunders
Nick Levendofsky
Jay Strohmaier
Marie Clarke
Sagari Ramdas
Rose Williams
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
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