Nonprofit · EIN 46-2694047
DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC
Tax-exempt · MEDFORD, WI 54451
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,209,964 | $2,265,409 | -$55,445 | $1,086,539 | $477,537 | $609,002 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,329,159 | $1,266,017 | $63,142 | $803,255 | $138,808 | $664,447 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,289,018
- of which government grants
- $1,679,751
- Program service revenue
- $19,200
- Investment income
- -$98,254
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$106,746
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $272,812
- Other salaries and wages
- $366,078
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $819,041
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $141,738
- Occupancy
- $30,569
- Travel
- $84,484
- Depreciation
- $7,162
- Program services (functional)
- $1,707,483
- Management and general (functional)
- $411,233
- Fundraising (functional)
- $146,693
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $803,255
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,086,539
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $477,537
- Net assets, end of year
- $609,002
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $45,850
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $596,958
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,044
- Gross receipts
- $2,316,710
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH TOMANDLIII | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $102,799 |
| ANGELA SULLIVAN | COORDINATOR Officer | 35 | $87,163 |
| BRIDGET O'MEARA | COORDINATOR Officer | 35 | $82,850 |
| ERIC SHEFFER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT MERICKA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STACIE KOOPAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEON CORSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN HEINEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM JARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT LAESER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LITTLEFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MCVITTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH TOMANDL III | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $100,300 |
| ANGELA SULLIVAN | COORDINATOR Officer | 35 | $86,197 |
| BRIDGET O'MEARA | COORDINATOR Officer | 35 | $80,326 |
| LEON CORSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN HEINEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACIE KOOPAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LITTLEFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT MERICKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC SHEFFER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM WARTHESEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 247606 GAD RD, MEDFORD, WI 54451-5100
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH TOMANDL III, 247606 GAD RD, MEDFORD, WI 54451
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH TOMANDL III, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (715) 560-0389
- Website
- WWW.DGA-NATIONAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE BRINGS TOGETHER STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE DAIRY INDUSTRY WHO ARE DEDICATED TO GROWING ALL PARTS OF THE DAIRY GRAZING SECTOR. THE ALLIANCE IS FOCUSED ON THREE PRIMARY PILLARS: 1) ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF MANAGED GRAZING FARMS2) PROVIDING PRODUCERS WITH RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE3) CONVENING DAIRY GRAZING STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD AN EFFECTIVE MOVEMENT TO HELP GROW THE SECTORTHE ALLIANCE'S WORK WILL GROW ALL PARTS OF THE VALUE CHAIN. THIS MEANS BUILDING MARKETS, CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND PROVIDING THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY FOR PRODUCERS WHO PRACTICE MANAGED GRAZING.DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE VISION: TRANSFORMING THE WORLD THROUGH REGENERATIVE GRAZING.DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE MISSION: CATALYZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND SUPPORT FOR A VIBRANT MANAGED GRAZING DAIRY SECTOR.
Program accomplishments
- IN FALL 2024, DAIRY GRAZING APPRENTICESHIP BECAME DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE. THE APPRENTICESHIP IS HOUSED INSIDE THE ALLIANCE. DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE BRINGS TOGETHER STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE DAIRY INDUSTRY WHO ARE DEDICATED TO GROWING ALL PARTS OF THE DAIRY GRAZING SECTOR. THE ALLIANCE IS FOCUSED ON THREE PRIMARY PILLARS: 1) ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF MANAGED GRAZING FARMS2) PROVIDING PRODUCERS WITH RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE3) CONVENING DAIRY GRAZING STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD AN EFFECTIVE MOVEMENT TO HELP GROW THE SECTORTHE ALLIANCE'S WORK WILL GROW ALL PARTS OF THE VALUE CHAIN. THIS MEANS BUILDING MARKETS, CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND PROVIDING THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY FOR PRODUCERS WHO PRACTICE MANAGED GRAZING.DAIRY GRAZING APPRENTICESHIP (DGA) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND AN ACCREDITED FORMAL APPRENTICESHIP IN "MANAGED GRAZING" DAIRY PRODUCTION. THE APPRENTICESHIP CONSISTS OF 4,000 HOURS OVER TWO YEARS AND COMBINES ON-FARM EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING UNDER AN APPROVED MASTER DAIRY GRAZIER WITH RELATED INSTRUCTION, WHICH INCLUDES FORMAL COURSEWORK THROUGH ACCREDITED EDUCATION PROVIDERS, DISCUSSION GROUPS, PASTURE WALKS, AND FARMING CONFERENCES. DGA DEVELOPED THE CURRICULUM AND WORK-BASED COMPETENCIES THAT ARE REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE OCCUPATION OF DAIRY GRAZIER. ENTRANTS BECOME APPRENTICES, JOURNEY DAIRY GRAZIERS, AND EVENTUALLY MASTERS THEMSELVES ON A CAREER PATH THAT HAS BEEN USED IN THE TRADES FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND RECRUITS POTENTIAL MASTERS AND APPRENTICES, ASSESSES AND APPROVES MASTER (EMPLOYER) FARM SITES, COORDINATES RELATED INSTRUCTION COMPONENTS, MONITORS THE MENTORING RELATIONSHIP, TRACKS APPRENTICE PROGRESS THROUGH ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND RELATED INSTRUCTION HOURS AND REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND BUSINESS PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES TO APPRENTICESHIP PARTICIPANTS. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONAS DGA HAS CONTINUED TO EXPAND GEOGRAPHICALLY AND TO DEVELOP BOARD LEADERSHIP, PARTNER COORDINATION, AND PROGRAMMING THAT ENSURES THAT HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING IN MANAGED GRAZING DAIRY PRODUCTION IS DELIVERED IN A WAY THAT IS CONSISTENT, RELEVANT TO EVOLVING MARKET AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS, AND INCLUSIVE OF DIVERSE PARTICIPANTS. CLIMATE CURRICULUM FOR MANAGED GRAZING INNOVATION CENTERMANAGED GRAZING INNOVATION CENTER (MGIC) IS DGA'S ONLINE SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES CUSTOM COURSEWORK FOR APPRENTICES AND OTHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT MANAGED GRAZING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, AND CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP. STUDENTS CAN TAKE CLASSES INDIVIDUALLY OR COMPLETE ALL SIX FOR THE MANAGED GRAZING DAIRY CERTIFICATE THAT IS REQUIRED FOR APPRENTICES. BECAUSE MANAGED GRAZING WORKS WITH NATURAL SYSTEMS, IT HAS LONG BEEN CONSIDERED A BEST PRACTICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES. PERENNIAL SYSTEMS ALSO ALLOW PRODUCERS TO WITHSTAND AND ADAPT TO CHANGES IN WEATHER PATTERNS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE PASTURE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT SEQUESTER CARBON, BUILD HEALTHY SOILS, AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY HAVE ALREADY BEEN INTEGRATED INTO MGIC CLASSES, "SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND "MANAGED GRAZING SYSTEMS FOR DAIRY CATTLE," BOTH OF WHICH ARE REQUIRED FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP AND ARE OFFERED DURING FALL SEMESTER. FARMER-STAKEHOLDER SYMPOSIUMTHE DGA GRAZING SUMMIT IS A NATIONAL MANAGED GRAZING DAIRY GATHERING WHERE MENTORS AND PARTNERS COME TOGETHER NOT ONLY TO NETWORK, SOCIALIZE, AND LEARN BUT ALSO TO GAIN PERSPECTIVE ON NATIONAL LABOR TRENDS, MARKETS, AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR MANAGED GRAZING DAIRY FARMS.Expenses $1,707,483 · revenue $19,200
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2694047
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,086,539
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,316,710
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,209,964 | $2,265,409 | $1,086,539 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,329,159 | $1,266,017 | $803,255 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $964,777 | $911,199 | $692,077 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-2694047).
Questions about DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC is 46-2694047.
- Is DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSEPH TOMANDL III.
- Who are the officers and directors of DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,799 (JOSEPH TOMANDLIII, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DAIRY GRAZING ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,209,964, expenses of $2,265,409 and total assets of $1,086,539 at year end.
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