Nonprofit · EIN 82-2651409
DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LONGMONT, CO 80503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,462,754 | $1,682,586 | -$219,832 | $733,767 | $402,525 | $331,242 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,343,061 | $1,363,951 | -$20,890 | $584,123 | $146,207 | $437,916 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $836,545
- of which government grants
- $34,562
- Program service revenue
- $570,151
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $50,655
- Other revenue
- $56,058
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $268,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $684,129
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,065,316
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $59,382
- Occupancy
- $71,674
- Travel
- $2,489
- Depreciation
- $53,941
- Program services (functional)
- $1,197,792
- Management and general (functional)
- $253,179
- Fundraising (functional)
- $231,615
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $655,814
- Total assets, end of year
- $733,767
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $402,525
- Net assets, end of year
- $331,242
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $227,500
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $311,549
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $19,693
- Gross receipts
- $1,484,140
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Edwards | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $96,000 |
| Marissa Pulaski | Director Officer | 40 | $86,000 |
| Nicholas DiDomenico Jr | Director Officer | 40 | $86,000 |
| Ryan Madson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Barnabas Kane | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Vera Moreno-Hamm | Chairman Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Alexa Rosenthal | Chairman Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ginny Jordan | Chairman Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Edwards | Managing Director Trustee or director, Officer | 168 | $72,739 |
| Nicholas DiDomenico Jr | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 168 | $69,545 |
| Marissa Pulaski | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 168 | $69,545 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12191 FOOTHILLS HWY, LONGMONT, CO 80503-9142
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 12191 FOOTHILLS HWY, LONGMONT CO 80503
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- NICK DIDOMENICO JR, 12191 FOOTHILLS HWY, LONGMONT CO 80503
- Signed the 990
- Ryan Madson, Executive Director
- Website
- dar.eco
- Return prepared by
- Sonder Accounting
Mission
To restore the earth and our communities through regenerative design.
Program accomplishments
- Focused on tangible ecological installations, land stewardship practices, and collaboration with industry leaders. Completed 26 Agroforestry Installations in the Front Range comprising 32,000 linear ft of swales and 7,000 new trees. Collaborated on projects with mentor, Mark Sheppard of Restoration Agriculture Development, on 6 projects in Colorado, Ohio, Utah, and Washington comprising 85,000 trees across 525,000 acres. Planned a 20,000 tree planting for Spring 2025 to enhance carbon sequestration and biodiversity. Expanded our sheep and cattle herds to extend our regenerative grazing practices beyond our pilot sites. Harvested our own grains, bred for drought tolerance over 9 years, and grown in a former parking lot transformed by intentional livestock management and agroforestry.Expenses $1,197,792
- "Hands-on community involvement, food donations, and regenerative food production for equitable land access and nourishment. 400+ volunteers and another 100+ kids attended weekly volunteer days (MayOct) at the Food Solidarity Garden and Elk Run Forest Garden. 4,000+ pounds of regeneratively-grown vegetables, fruit, and heritage grains and 500+ plant starts donated to communities in need. Donated 3,453 lbs of regeneratively grown food to Indigenous elders, families, and local communities, addressing food insecurity in Boulder County. Supplied 600+ plant starts to families in need and co-planned and planted the Food Solidarity Garden at the Wind River Reservation."
- "Advancing agroecological literacy and scientific inquiry through structured programs, events, and written resources for both children and adults. Launched the 10-month Agroecology Incubator Program (AIP), providing hands-on training and career pathways for regenerative farmers and building an educated labor force for DAR in 2025. Launched the 8-month Foundations of Agroecology Course to apprentices, land partners, and the public. Spoke at 12 industry events and wrote a Land Health Encyclopedia to advance the agroecology knowledge base. Planned a multi-year hydrology study to launch in 2025 and applied for over $500k in grants to support the project. Led 8 immersive field trips and served 22 families through our nature-based education programs, fostering deep connections with land, culture, and spirit. Awarded $37,000 in scholarships to make ""Folk Farm"" preschool education accessible, with a fully enrolled Early Childhood Program and a growing waitlist."
- "Culturally-rooted healing and education initiatives centering BIPOC women and youth in land-connected leadership. Hosted three immersive weekend trainings with Ancestral Womb Postpartum Care (AWPC), supporting over 30 BIPOC women in plant medicine, spiritual protection, and body care. Provided sacred postpartum healing through Cerrada ceremonies, honoring new mothers and survivors of sexual trauma with deep rest, bodywork, and community support. Partnered with AWPC to lead the First Moon: Coming of Age Circle, offering a year-long space for youth of color to connect with ancestral wisdom and self-determination."
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
- 82-2651409
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $733,767
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,484,140
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,462,754 | $1,682,586 | $733,767 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,343,061 | $1,363,951 | $584,123 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,068,845 | $822,179 | $687,829 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: NICK DIDOMENICO JR | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 82-2651409).
Questions about DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION is 82-2651409.
- Is DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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 DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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 DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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 DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2018 names NICK DIDOMENICO JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,000 (James Edwards, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,462,754, expenses of $1,682,586 and total assets of $733,767 at year end.
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