IRS 990 Nonprofit Profile

Black Farmers Index

Black farmers index ("the index") addresses food insecurity, failures in the food system, and inequities in agriculture as part of our commitment to ensuring that black farmers and growers thrive. this is done by providing a more successful consumer-to-black farmer pipeline, as well as connecting agriculturalists to agencies, institutions, and salient resources that build their overall business through creative marketing, educational services, outreach, and intentional community building.The index employs four pillars of focus:1. increase marketing towards the black ag ecosystem that includes growers, ranchers, fisherfolk, beekeepers, foragers, and foresters.2. collect, assess, and distribute more accurate information on black growers.3. provide resources on pathways for harvesters access to capital. 4. advocate for and inform black agriculturalists on how to acquire farmland.

Filing year

2024

Total revenue

$316K

Total expenses

$301K

Program expenses

$264K

Administration

$16K

Fundraising

$21K

Program share of expenses

88%

EIN

852297065

Location

Lafayette, LA

https://blackfarmersindex.com/