NonprofitsBiodynamic Demeter Alliance Inc

Food & Agriculture

Biodynamic Demeter Alliance Inc

ALBANY, NY

Total revenue

$552K

Total expenses

$882K

Net assets

$283K

Grants received

$402K

10 grants

EIN

141377504

Tax year

2023

Mission

The biodynamic alliance (bda) awakens and enlivens co-creative relationships between humans and the earth, transforming the practice and culture of agriculture to renew the vitality of the earth, the integrity of our food, and the health and wholeness of our communities.

Programs

3 programs

Biodynamic education and trainingthe biodynamic demeter alliance offers hands-on, holistic, and innovative farmer training through the biodynamic foundations training program. The program combines hands-on, practical work supported by integrated learning elements and a cohort-based classroom component. The program is open to aspiring as well as established farmers, gardeners, teachers, and other land stewards. Participants may work with their own site or at a mentor site.the u.s. Biodynamic conference brings together farmers, gardeners, educators, students, activists, entrepreneurs, and others interested in learning about biodynamics from across the united states and beyond for in-person or online gatherings. The in-person event includes inspiring speakers, workshops, hands-on opportunities, tastings, exhibits, community-building opportunities, and much more all showcasing the interrelated cultural, certification, and marketplace aspects that encompass biodynamic agriculture in the u.s. Today.our online courses and webinars give farmers and gardeners the opportunity to learn from leading biodynamic educators, delve deeply into the principles and philosophy of biodynamics, and build communities of support among peers.the biodynamic scholarship fund allows farmers, aspiring farmers, and others who want to learn about and develop their skills in biodynamic, but who lack the financial resources to participate in educational opportunities they wish to pursue and to access high-quality education and connections with the biodynamic community.

Expenses: $460KGrants: $3K

Biodynamic communications and outreach.the biodynamic demeter alliance is the primary hub for communications and outreach in the biodynamic movement, helping thousands of people who are practicing and interested in biodynamics to connect to and learn from each other. We aim to communicate the powerful vision of biodynamics and the potential it holds for the earth, and to grow the community of biodynamic farmers, ranchers, gardeners, and land stewards. The alliance publishes a biannual membership journal, a regular e-newsletter, online and print educational information, and a blog; exhibits and presents at organic and regenerative agriculture conferences; and maintains robust websites that receive over 10,000 visitors per month.

Expenses: $144K

Building bridges and communitythe biodynamic demeter alliance strives to broaden and deepen relationships, collaboration, and cross-cultural learning between biodynamic, indigenous, and culturally-based agricultural communities across the americas. In addition, we help thousands of people every month, both online and offline, who are practicing and interested in biodynamics to connect and learn from one another through journal articles and blog posts from farms and organizations in our community, regional groups listings, online forums, a calendar of events, social media, the demeter biodynamic farm and product directory, and the biodynamic community facebook group.research our research program makes available the results of decades of research on biodynamics conducted to date through the biodynamic research references portal and supports emerging research projects and priorities to advance the understanding and presence of biodynamics.

Expenses: $81K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$294K
Program service revenue$251K
Investment income$3K
Other revenue$5K
Total revenue$552K

Expenses

Grants paid$3K
Salaries & benefits$284K
Fundraising$44K
Other expenses$595K
Total expenses$882K
Total assets$349K
Net assets$283K

People

9 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SHEILA FOSTER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH DECEMBER 2023

Board

$139K

40 hrs/wk

CRAIG CAMP

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ARIZONA MUSE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BETH HOINACKI

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARJORY HOUSE

BOARD CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TENASI RAMA

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

STEFFEN SCHNEIDER

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DELMAR MCCOMB

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JESSICA ROBERTS

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 10 of 10

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$53K
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
2023
$10K
General Operating Support
2023
$10K
General Operating Support
2022
$95K
FOR RETREAT SUPPORT AND FOR BUILDING AN INTERCULTURAL BIODYNAMIC MOVEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA
2020
$10K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$8K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019

Funded by

$402K from 7 funders · 10 grants · 2019–2024

Novo Foundation

$200K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Rsf Social Finance Inc

$95K · 1 grant · 2020

Woodshouse Foundation

$53K · 1 grant · 2023

Ladybug Foundation Inc

$20K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$14K · 2 grants · 2019–2020

Arizona Community Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN141377504
NTEE codeK24Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1947-06
Formed1938
Employees14
Volunteers43
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