Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation
Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation educates Iowas, with a focus on youth, regarding the breadth and global significance of agriculture.
About
AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM - CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, VOLUNTEER TRAINING, CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENT PUBLICATION DEVELOPMENT. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS GIVE TEACHERS THE SKILLS, TOOLS, AND BACKGROUND TO BE ABLE TO TEACH AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM. IALF OFFERS ONLINE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES AND PRESENTATIONS AT TEACHER CONFERENCES LIKE THE SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCE, SCIENCE CONFERENCE, TALENTED AND GIFTED CONFERENCE, AND READING CONFERENCE. STEM FESTIVALS HELD ACROSS THE STATE CONNECT WITH STUDENTS TO DO HANDS ON PROGRAMMING IN AGRICULTURE. IALF HAS A PRESENCE AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR AND MANY COUNTY FAIRS. (SEE SCHEDULE O).IALF DOES CLASSROOM PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS ON DEMAND LIKE THE JOURNEY 2050 PROGRAM THAT TEACHES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN A FUN ONLINE GAMING PLATFORM. AGRICULTURE IN CLASSROOM PROGRAMS HAVE IMPACTED MORE THAN 229,000 STUDENTS ACROSS IOWA. MORE THAN 3,100 TEACHERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO INCORPORATE AGRICULTURE INTO THEIR CLASSROOM CURRICULUM. NEARLY 1,100 VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED AND REGULARLY HELP CONDUCT AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAMMING. THERE ARE MORE THAN 120 LESSON PLANS FOR GRADES K-12 ON THE IALF WEBSITE CONNECTING AGRICULTURE TO A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS. IN ADDITION TO LESSON AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, IALF PRODUCES A SERIES OF STUDENT READER MAGAZINES. IOWA AG TODAY TARGETS A 4TH AND 7TH GRADE READING LEVEL AND IS DISTRIBUTED TO 1,800 CLASSROOMS ACROSS IOWA (42,000 COPIES). SPANISH VERSIONS ARE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE. THE MY FAMILY'S FARM BOOK SERIES IS TARGETED TO A 3RD GRADE READING LEVEL. THE BOOK TELLS THE STORY OF MODERN CONTEMPORARY FARMS. ONE PROGRAM - FARMCHAT, HAS ENGAGES STUDENTS IN VIRTUAL FIELDTRIPS TO FARMS AND AGRIBUSINESSES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To educate iowans with a focus on youth regarding the breadth and global significance of agriculture. to serve as a central resource for educators and volunteers who want to teach iowa's students about agriculture.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “To educate iowans with a focus on youth regarding the breadth & global significance of agriculture.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as IA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is PO BOX 14458, DES MOINES, IA, 503063458.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 0.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$8,285.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1999.
- The organization pays $273,808 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $40,337 in fundraising expenses.