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The Rodale Institute

Leaders in organic solutions since 1947

four stars

96.79

611 Siegfriedale Road Kutztown, PA 19530
tel: (610) 683-1400   Web Site
EIN: 23-7206884

Board Leadership
Maya Rodale & Roberta Lang
Co-Chairs

CEO
Jeff Moyer
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.79 four stars
  Financial 95.47 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2019
Hectares of land that are (or are in the process of being) organically certified as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
850
Number of stakeholders or stakeholder groups who agree to engage
65
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Financial

four stars

95.47

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  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%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Rodale Institute on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Rodale Institute on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Rodale Institute (PA) 96.79 four stars
Institute of Noetic Sciences (CA) 92.50 four stars
Long Now Foundation (CA) 91.78 four stars
Woods Hole Research Center (MA) 95.03 four stars
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (ME) 90.49 four stars

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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
Strategic Solutions Team $2,835,122 71.8%
Communications $1,112,427 28.2%

Ratings History
The Rodale Institute has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 11/01/2019 96.79 four stars
2017-12 03/01/2019 95.85 four stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 93.64 four stars
2015-12 03/01/2017 93.47 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 93.27 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/22/2015 86.58 three stars
2013-12 06/01/2015 91.41 four stars
2012-12 12/20/2013 85.52 three stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 81.97 three stars
2010-12 02/01/2012 85.05 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 87.95 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 03/01/2011 86.98 three stars
2008-12 02/01/2010 89.52 three stars
2007-12 12/01/2008 72.17 two stars
2006-12 10/01/2007 63.44 one star
2005-12 10/01/2006 73.54 two stars
2004-12 11/01/2005 92.27 four stars
2003-12 10/01/2004 90.21 four stars
2002-12 11/01/2003 86.12 three stars
2001-12 10/15/2002 70.14 two stars

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)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$155,755 3.04% Jeff Moyer Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Rodale Institute (PA) 96.79 four stars
New York Academy of Sciences (NY) 87.84 three stars
Mote Marine Laboratory (FL) 91.42 four stars
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (DC) 92.15 four stars
American Association for the Advancement of Science (DC) 89.15 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

The Rodale Institute
611 Siegfriedale Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
tel: (610) 683-1400
fax: (610) 683-8548
EIN: 23-7206884

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Board Leadership

Maya Rodale & Roberta Lang
Co-Chairs

CEO

Jeff Moyer
Chief Executive Officer

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