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Research and Public Policy : Non-Medical Science & Technology Research
Board Leadership
Maya Rodale & Roberta Lang
Co-Chairs
CEO
Jeff Moyer
Chief Executive Officer
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Founded in 1947, The Rodale Institute is a 333-acre education and research center and has been a leader in the science of regenerative and organic agriculture and its impact on global warming, nutrition, and human health. For 60 years, The Rodale Institute has been a pioneer in organic research, education and outreach, advocating organic food production techniques as a means of renewing human and environmental health. The Institute's research program helped launch today's organic movement and continues to direct cutting-edge trials documenting the ability of organic farming to reverse global warming. Our international program is providing locally-adapted solutions to the issues of nutrition, hunger, poverty and community degradation across the world.
Founded in 1947, The Rodale Institute is a 333-acre education and research center and has been a leader in the science of regenerative and organic agriculture and its impact on global warming, nutrition, and human health. For 60 years, The Rodale Institute has been a pioneer in organic research, education and outreach, advocating organic food production techniques as a means of renewing human and environmental health. The Institute's research program helped launch today's organic movement and continues to direct cutting-edge trials documenting the ability of organic farming to reverse global warming. Our international program is providing locally-adapted solutions to the issues of nutrition, hunger, poverty and community degradation across the world.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
77.9% | |
Administrative Expenses | 11.6% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 10.4% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 5.76 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 8.7% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 2.0% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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The Rodale Institute (PA) | 96.79 | |
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (NY) | 92.85 | |
SETI Institute (CA) | 87.09 | |
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (ME) | 96.10 | |
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (NY) | 94.01 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $9,223,837 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $77,242 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $1,152,869 |
Total Contributions | $10,453,948 |
Program Service Revenue | $275,781 |
Total Primary Revenue | $10,729,729 |
Other Revenue | $1,597,082 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $12,326,811 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $3,947,549 |
Administrative Expenses | $645,148 |
Fundraising Expenses | $521,193 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $5,113,890 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $7,212,921 |
Net Assets | $28,238,641 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Strategic Solutions Team | $2,835,122 | 71.8% |
Communications | $1,112,427 | 28.2% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 11/01/2019 | 96.79 | |||||||
2017-12 | 03/01/2019 | 95.85 | |||||||
2016-12 | 03/01/2018 | 93.64 | |||||||
2015-12 | 03/01/2017 | 93.47 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 93.27 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 12/22/2015 | 86.58 | |||||||
2013-12 | 06/01/2015 | 91.41 | |||||||
2012-12 | 12/20/2013 | 85.52 | |||||||
2011-12 | 06/01/2013 | 81.97 | |||||||
2010-12 | 02/01/2012 | 85.05 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 87.95 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 03/01/2011 | 86.98 | |||||||
2008-12 | 02/01/2010 | 89.52 | |||||||
2007-12 | 12/01/2008 | 72.17 | |||||||
2006-12 | 10/01/2007 | 63.44 | |||||||
2005-12 | 10/01/2006 | 73.54 | |||||||
2004-12 | 11/01/2005 | 92.27 | |||||||
2003-12 | 10/01/2004 | 90.21 | |||||||
2002-12 | 11/01/2003 | 86.12 | |||||||
2001-12 | 10/15/2002 | 70.14 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 23-7206884 |
Name in IRS Master File | RODALE INSTITUTE |
NTEE Code | K20 |
NTEE Classification | Agricultural Programs |
NTEE Type | Food, Agriculture and Nutrition |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (161) Scientific research (diseases) (180) Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry (59) Other school related activities |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | December, 1972 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$155,755 | 3.04% | Jeff Moyer | Executive Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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The Rodale Institute (PA) | 96.79 | |
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (MA) | 92.08 | |
Mote Marine Laboratory (FL) | 91.42 | |
American Association for the Advancement of Science (DC) | 89.09 | |
SETI Institute (CA) | 87.09 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
The Rodale Institute
611 Siegfriedale Road
Kutztown,
PA 19530
tel: (610) 683-1400
fax: (610) 683-8548
EIN: 23-7206884
Maya Rodale & Roberta Lang
Co-Chairs
Jeff Moyer
Chief Executive Officer
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923