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Rodale Institute

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % THE ORGANIZATION
Other · KUTZTOWN, PA · EIN 23-7206884

About

Rodale institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing regenerative organic agriculture through research, education and outreach. For over seventy years, rodale institute has been researching BEST practices for managing pests and diseases in organic agriculture while providing nutritious food and adapting to and mitigating climate change. Our findings, shared with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocate for policies that support farmers and educate consumers about how organic is the healthiest option. Through organic leadership, we improve the health and wellbeing of people and the planet.

In care of The Organization

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
164
Volunteers
45

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$15.8M
Expenses
$15.6M
Assets
$54.7M
Liabilities
$2.2M

Financial history

$18.6M$9.3M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $15.8M · Peak FY2023: $18.6M · Avg: $11.1M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$985K
RODALE INSTITUTE
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Address

611 Siegfriedale RD
Kutztown, PA, 19530-974

Governance

Voting board members18
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$146K
Retained by contractors$146K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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