Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE & TRADE POLICY
Employer identification number
36-3501938
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
5,756,624
1,806,435
2,090,679
5,481,666
1,584,330
16,719,734
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5,756,624
1,806,435
2,090,679
5,481,666
1,584,330
16,719,734
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6,439,270
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
10,280,464
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
5,756,624
1,806,435
2,090,679
5,481,666
1,584,330
16,719,734
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
104,849
144,448
120,049
104,247
102,626
576,219
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
14,480
29,240
1,897
45,617
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
17,341,570
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,869,418
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
59.282 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
63.657 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
0 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE & TRADE POLICY
Employer identification number
36-3501938
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III, LINE 4A
FOOD AND SOCIETY PROGRAM (FASP) - THE IATP FOOD AND COMMUNITY FELLOWS ARE INNOVATIVE CHANGE MAKERS WHO ADVOCATE FOR FOOD AND FARMING SYSTEMS THAT ARE JUST AND HEALTHY FOR ALL PEOPLE. FELLOWS USE MULTI-MEDIA, POLICY ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO PROMOTE FRESH IDEAS ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE NATIONAL FOOD SYSTEM - SUPPORTING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FARMING, SAFE PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION, FAIR LABOR STANDARDS, AND HEALTHY FOOD ACCESSIBLE TO ALL - ESPECIALLY OUR MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN. IN 2012, THE FELLOWS PROGRAM HAD 14 CURRENT FELLOWS AND SEVERAL ACTIVE ALUMNI. MANY OF THE PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES IN 2012 FOCUSED ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF FOOD JUSTICE - ON FARMS, IN COMMUNITIES, AND IN POLICY DECISIONS. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR INCLUDED AN ENTIRE TRACK OF PRESENTATIONS PREPARED BY FELLOWS AT THE MINORITIES IN AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND RELATED SCIENCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, A TOUR OF WEST GEORGIA FARMERS COOP, A PRESENTATION OF FELLOWS' VIDEOS AT THE KELLOGG FOUNDATION FOOD AND COMMUNITY CONFERENCE IN ASHEVILLE, A STRATEGY SESSION AND TOUR OF FARMS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO, AND PARTICIPATION OF SEVERAL FELLOWS AND ALUMNI IN THE IATP FOOD + JUSTICE = DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE IN MINNEAPOLIS. IN ADDITION TO THE FACE-TO-FACE GATHERINGS, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL TRAININGS, MONTHLY CHECK-IN CALLS, WEBINARS ON TOPICS OF INTEREST, AND MENTORING SUPPORT. SEVERAL FELLOWS GAVE MAJOR PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF OUTREACH IN 2012. MANY OF THE WRITINGS AND SOME OF THE PRESENTATIONS WERE POSTED ON THE FELLOWS' PROGRAM BLOG AT HTTP://WWW.FOODANDCOMMUNITYFELLOWS.ORG/BLOG
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III, LINE 4B
FOOD, HEALTH & JUSTICE - IN 2012, IATP'S FOOD, HEALTH AND JUSTICE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON PUBLIC POLICY REFORM IN THE ARENAS OF CREATING A HEALTHIER AND MORE JUST FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEM, REDUCING TOXINS, AND PROMOTING GREEN CHEMISTRY. IN ITS NEW NARRATIVE FOR THE FOOD SYSTEM PROJECT, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED A NATIONAL CONFERENCE CALLED FOOD + JUSTICE = DEMOCRACY, ATTENDED BY OVER 300 PEOPLE, GENERATING FOOD JUSTICE PRINCIPLES. THROUGH OUR PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH WORK, WE IDENTIFIED RESEARCH, OUTREACH AND ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE VISIBLE THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN FOOD, JUSTICE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND TO DETERMINE THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS THAT POINT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY. THROUGH HEALTHY FOOD ACTION, IATP EDUCATED AND MOBILIZED THOUSANDS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO TAKE ACTION FOR SAFER AND SANER FOOD POLICY. MOBILIZING THE HEALTH COMMUNITY AROUND WINNING A HEALTHIER FARM BILL CONTINUED AS A STRONG FOCUS IN 2012, AS WAS CURTAILING THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND ELIMINATING FOOD CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS FOOD DYES AND ARSENIC. THROUGH ITS HEALTHY LEGACY PROJECT, IATP EDUCATED CONSUMERS ABOUT CHEMICALS IN FOOD AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND ADVOCATED FOR HEALTHIER POLICY SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING THE SAFE CHEMICALS ACT AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, AND STATE POLICIES TO PHASE OUT THE USE OF FORMALDEHYDE AND BISPHENOL A IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS AND THE TOXIC FREE KIDS ACT OF 2013. WITH ITS BUSINESS, ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS, IATP CONTINUES TO CO-LEAD THE GREEN CHEMISTRY FORUM, WORKING TO PROVIDE STRONGER LEADERSHIP ON GREEN CHEMISTRY IN MINNESOTA. IATP'S 2012 LOCAL FOODS WORK CENTERED ON A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES TO BUILD LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS, EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND SUSTAINABLE FARMERS, AND EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF A CHANGING CLIMATE ON AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS. MAJOR INITIATIVES HAVE INCLUDED LAUNCHING AND EVALUATING A FARM TO CHILDCARE INITIATIVE, RESEARCHING THE FEASIBILITY OF PROCESSING LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES FOR THE K-12 MARKETPLACE AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE SOCIAL FINANCE MECHANISMS FOR COFFEE GROWING COMMUNITIES OVERSEAS. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED RESEARCHING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON INTERNATIONAL FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS, WORKING WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST TO EXPAND THEIR USE OF REGIONALLY AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN FOODS, EMPOWERING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN MINNEAPOLIS TO OPERATE FARMERS MARKETS IN UNDER-SERVED NEIGHBORHOODS, AND LEADING STATE-WIDE EFFORTS TO DEVELOP POLICY CONCEPTS TO ADVANCE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMMING.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III, LINE 4C
RURAL COMMUNITIES - THE RURAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE LAND USES AND ECONOMICS THAT BENEFIT FARMERS, RURAL COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2012, THE PROGRAM'S WORK HAD FOUR PRIMARY COMPONENTS: SUSTAINABLE BIOMASS AND BIOENERGY, CLIMATE AND AGRICULTURE, MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROTECTION, AND RURAL ORGANIZING. IATP CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE BIOMASS PRODUCTION AND HARVESTING FROM AGRICULTURE AND FOREST LANDS, INCLUDING WORK ON STATE AND FEDERAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION. ONE NEW AREA OF WORK INCLUDED IATP STAFF PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MINNESOTA AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP, WHICH WAS TASKED WITH PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE ON THE DEVELOPMENT, GOALS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS STATE-FEDERAL PROGRAM. IATP CONTINUED TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BIOPLASTICS, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON MORE SUSTAINABLE FEEDSTOCKS FOR BIOPLASTICS AS WELL AS THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF A MINNESOTA GREEN CHEMISTRY SECTOR, HIGHLIGHTED BY THE ANNUAL MINNESOTA GREEN CHEMISTRY FORUM CONFERENCE. ADDITIONALLY, IATP EXPANDED EFFORTS TO END ANTIBIOTIC USE IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION, AND BEGAN NEW WORK TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE POLICIES ASSOCIATED WITH BIOMASS THERMAL ENERGY. WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE UNFOLDING OF ONE OF THE MOST SEVERE U.S. DROUGHTS IN RECENT TIMES, IATP CONTINUED ITS ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE POLICY, INCLUDING HOW FARMERS IN THE U.S. AND OTHER COUNTRIES CAN BECOME MORE RESILIENT. SOME OF IATP'S EFFORTS WERE CENTERED ON THE PROPOSED 2012 FARM BILL ADN HOW THAT POLICY COULD BETTER MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON RURAL AND FARM ENERGY. A GROWING AREA OF FOCUS IN THIS WORK HAS BEEN THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE IMPACTS AND FARM INSURANCE. INFORMATION ABOUT ALL OF THIS WORK WAS PRESENTED AT PUBLIC MEETINGS, ON WEBINARS, AND THROUGH PUBLICATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, IATP HAS STARTED DOCUMENTING FARMERS' RESPONSES TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN WORDS IN A SERIES OF VIDEOS. WORKING TO PROTECT THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, IATP MONITORED THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND OTHER AGENCIES WHOSE POLICIES AFFECT THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER, AND COLLABORATED WITH PARTNERS TO ENHANCE THE INTEGRITY OF THE RIVER AND THE THRIVING AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM IN THE RIVER BASIN, INCLUDING CONCERNS ABOUT NAVIGATION. IATP'S WORK TO CONNECT RURAL CITIZENS AROUND RURAL POLICY PRIORITIES INCLUDED RELEASE OF A SERIES OF RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE 2012 FARM BILL, WITH STAFF AUTHORING PIECES ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY ISSUES.
PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION USES TO REVIEW FORM 990
PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 AND DISTRIBUTE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. AT THIS TIME, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ALSO APPROVES THE REPORT TO THE STATE AG'S OFFICE.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, LINE 12C
EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE POLICY ANNUALLY.
COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES
PAR VI, LINE 15 A&B
PRESIDENT'S - SALARY IS COMPARED TO OTHER NONPROFITS AND THEN MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES - ONLY INTERNAL
HOW GOV. DOCS., COI POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STMTS. ARE AVAIL. TO THE PUBLIC
PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATMENTS ARE AVALIABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE 990 IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.IATP.ORG.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES- UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:CONTRACTED SERVICES TOTAL FEES:425585
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.