Nonprofit · EIN 47-5349004
SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · MORRISVILLE, NC 27560
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,938,672 | $8,395,539 | -$1,456,867 | $7,032,578 | $1,110,425 | $5,922,153 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,791,661 | $7,706,050 | -$1,914,389 | $8,258,093 | $879,073 | $7,379,020 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,598,963 | $7,470,940 | $128,023 | $10,529,560 | $1,236,151 | $9,293,409 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,839,720
- of which government grants
- $2,578,183
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $94,650
- Other revenue
- $4,302
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,015,238
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,051,933
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,026,420
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,939,485
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,503
- Accounting fees
- $51,670
- Occupancy
- $88,559
- Travel
- $364,114
- Depreciation
- $24,251
- Program services (functional)
- $7,711,867
- Management and general (functional)
- $441,264
- Fundraising (functional)
- $242,408
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,258,093
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,032,578
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,110,425
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,922,153
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $36,537
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,904,421
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,017,732
- Gross receipts
- $6,938,672
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES WAYNE HONEYCUTT | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $375,247 | $21,000 |
| CHRISTINE MORGAN | CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $297,472 | $18,912 |
| STACY CARSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $191,209 | $28,913 |
| ELIZABETH RIEKE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,472 | $8,017 |
| DIANNA BAGNALL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,207 | $10,282 |
| WILLIAM FLANDERS | ECONOMIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,225 | $9,372 |
| JASON ACKERSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,308 | $7,219 |
| DANIEL LIPTZIN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,789 | $7,007 |
| BYRON RATH | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $109,872 | $9,308 |
| DIANA JERKINS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVON LEAHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARQUITRICE MANGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| V LARKIN MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKISHA ODOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN ROCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN SCANLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN SIROLLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON WELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES WAYNE HONEYCUTT | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $361,959 | $20,700 |
| CHRISTINE MORGAN | CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $281,641 | $16,954 |
| STACY CARSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $182,419 | $48,825 |
| EMILY BRUNER | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,775 | $33,392 |
| WILLIAM FLANDERS | ECONOMIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,900 | $20,009 |
| DIANNA BAGNALL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,852 | $18,113 |
| ELIZABETH RIEKE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,217 | $7,153 |
| JASON ACKERSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,893 | $6,834 |
| BYRON RATH | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,226 | $15,863 |
| DIANA JERKINS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| V LARKIN MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVON LEAHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARQUITRICE MANGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKISHA ODOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN ROCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SCANLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN SIROLLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON WELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BAXTER | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH ELLIS | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES WAYNE HONEYCUTT | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $357,912 | $19,800 |
| CHRISTINE MORGAN | CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $260,445 | $16,868 |
| OMNIAS WHITE | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,957 | $46,656 |
| EMILY BRUNER | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,537 | $35,530 |
| WILLIAM FLANDERS | ECONOMIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,467 | $23,121 |
| SHELDON JONES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $114,191 | $25,389 |
| DIANNA BAGNALL | RESEARCH SOIL SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,172 | $19,075 |
| STACY CARSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $46,394 | $14,664 |
| JASON WELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BUCKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM G FLORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EARL GARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA JERKINS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW W LAVIGNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE LINDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KLAAS MARTENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL P MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| V LARKIN MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARA BEAL MOODY PE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI ROGGE-FIDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG RUEHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY VROOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WESLEY WOODS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2803 SLATER RD STE 115, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-8463
- In care of
- % STEVE RHINES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 2510 SAM NOBLE PKY, ARDMORE OK 73401
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ASHLEY MCKEON, 2803 SLATER ROAD 115, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- WAYNE HONEYCUTT, 2510 SAM NOBLE PKY, ARDMORE OK 73401
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY MCKEON, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (919) 230-0303
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE IS A GLOBAL NON-PROFIT WITH A MISSION OF SAFEGUARDING AND ENHANCING THE VITALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF SOILS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT. THE INSTITUTE BRINGS(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) TOGETHER LEADERS IN SOIL HEALTH SCIENCE AND THE INDUSTRY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND EMPOWER FARMERS AND OTHER LANDOWNERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO SUCCESSFULLY ADOPT REGENERATIVE SOIL HEALTH SYSTEMS THAT CONTRIBUTE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO AGRICULTURE AND SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- THE SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE'S COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO SAFEGUARD AND ENHANCE THE VITALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF SOIL EMPLOYS FOUR LEVERS OF CHANGE: BUSINESS CASE, MEASUREMENT, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION & OUTREACH. WE COLLABORATE WITH FARMERS AND RANCHERS, ADVISORS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO ENABLE STANDARDIZED, SCIENTIFICALLY CREDIBLE SOIL HEALTH DECISION MAKING AT SCALE. IN THE BUSINESS CASE, SHI PUBLISHED RESEARCH ON MORE THAN 160 NORTH AMERICAN FARMS THAT DEMONSTRATES LONG-TERM ADOPTION OF SOIL HEALTH (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SYSTEMS REDUCES COSTS, INCREASES NET INCOME, AND MITIGATES RISKS ACROSS CLIMATES AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS. IN MEASUREMENT, SHI RECOMMENDED 3 ESSENTIAL SOIL HEALTH INDICATORS AND ESTABLISHED HOW HEALTHY SOILS CAN BECOME ON MORE THAN 19 MILLION ACRES OF CROPLAND SO FARMERS, ADVISORS, AND INDUSTRY CAN SET SOIL HEALTH GOALS AND TRACK PROGRESS. IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, SHI IS DEVELOPING TOOLS TO MORE ACCURATELY MODEL AND MEASURE IMPROVEMENTS IN SOIL HEALTH, LIKE WATER STORAGE AND AVAILABILITY, CARBON STORAGE, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY, AND EROSION. IN EDUCATION, SHI ESTABLISHED AND CONDUCTED SOIL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR FARMERS AND THEIR ADVISORS ACROSS 35 U.S. STATES AND THREE CANADIAN PROVINCES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY ADOPT PROFITABLE, RESILIENT, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND REGENERATIVE SOIL HEALTH SYSTEMS.Expenses $7,711,867 · grants $1,015,238
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 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
- 47-5349004
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,032,578
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,938,672
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,938,672 | $8,395,539 | $7,032,578 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,791,661 | $7,706,050 | $8,258,093 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,598,963 | $7,470,940 | $10,529,560 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,762,502 | $5,247,640 | $10,552,386 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: WAYNE HONEYCUTT | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-5349004).
Questions about SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE is 47-5349004.
- Is SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE 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 SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE 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 SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ASHLEY MCKEON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $375,247 (CHARLES WAYNE HONEYCUTT, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,938,672, expenses of $8,395,539 and total assets of $7,032,578 at year end.
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