Nonprofit · EIN 87-1270842
SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE
Tax-exempt · WILLITS, CA 95490
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $159,683 | $119,216 | $40,467 | $92,796 | $2,730 | $90,066 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $64,343 | $63,597 | $746 | $49,599 | $0 | $49,599 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $24,984 | $18,489 | $6,495 | $48,853 | $0 | $48,853 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $141,398
- Program service revenue
- $13,094
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$613
- Other revenue
- $5,804
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $79,102
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $113
- Occupancy
- $10,094
- Other expenses
- $28,907
- Program services (functional)
- $79,723
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,599
- Total assets, end of year
- $92,796
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,730
- Net assets, end of year
- $90,066
- Cash, savings and investments
- $76,446
- Land and buildings
- $6,300
- Gross receipts
- $170,312
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Foley | Chair of Board | 15 | $0 |
| Carol Cox | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Adams | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Loraine Wilder | director | 1 | $0 |
| Kimbal Dodge | director | 2 | $0 |
| Katherine Flink | director | 2 | $0 |
| Kami Lennox | director | 3 | $0 |
| Takashi Yogi | director | 4 | $0 |
| PietroDe Persiis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dawn Wiley | director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Miles Gordon | director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Foley | Chair of Board | 15 | $0 |
| Carol Cox | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Adams | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sarah Carillo | director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kimbal Dodge | director | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Flink | director | 2 | $0 |
| Kami Lennox | director | 1 | $0 |
| Takashi Yogi | director | 5 | $0 |
| Gowan Batist | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Foley | Chair of Board | 15 | $0 |
| Carol Cox | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Adams | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Carillo | director | 2 | $0 |
| Kimbal Dodge | director | 2 | $0 |
| Katherine Flink | director | 3 | $0 |
| Kami Lennox | director | 2 | $0 |
| Takashi Yogi | director | 5 | $0 |
| Gowan Batist | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 650 MAPLE LN, WILLITS, CA 95490-4632
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael Foley, Chair of Board
- Phone
- (707) 510-7473
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-1270842 or by the name SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To promote and support sustainable farming and ranching and local food systems through education and support services, including: 1. educational programs for the training of farmers and ranchers, aspiring farmers, food professionals, and the general public in the science, art and business of local, small-scale, environmentally sound food production; 2. essential services to farmers, including technical assistance, marketing, and promotion of local food products; and 3. information and networking opportunities for local small farmers and ranchers seeking to grow their businesses and address obstacles to providing more local food.
Program accomplishments
- Enrolled and trained 5 students in 14-week Farm School Program. This is our flagship program. It entailed two days of classes, two days of paid internships at participating farms, and one day of field trips to farms and food production facilities. Roughly half the classes were conducted by volunteers; other instructors received a small stipend. Program service expenses listed below include staff wages reported elsewhere.Expenses $24,360 · grants $17,300
- Enrolled 5 aspiring farmers in our Incubator Farming Program, providing a small plot of land, greenhouse space, access to water and tools, and training to farmers wanting to develop a business idea and business plan. Program service expenses include staff wages, tools, equipment and supplies.Expenses $49,111 · grants $47,031
- We hosted and helped organize the Farmers Convergence, a three-day conference serving 125 people. In late 2025 we accepted fiscal responsibility for the upcoming (2026) Farmers Convergence and began planning for that.Expenses $1,852 · grants $1,852
- We hosted five workshops, enrolling 25 individuals.Expenses $4,400 · grants $4,400
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1270842
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $92,796
- Income (IRS master file)
- $170,312
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $159,683 | $119,216 | $92,796 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $64,343 | $63,597 | $49,599 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $24,984 | $18,489 | $48,853 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 87-1270842).
Questions about SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE
- What is the EIN of SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE is 87-1270842.
- Is SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE 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 SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTURE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $159,683, expenses of $119,216 and total assets of $92,796 at year end.
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