Program areas at Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA
MESA's highly particpatory programs engage U.S. residents, mainly from historically marginalized communities, in agroecology certificate classes, hands-on farm workshops, urban beekeeping apprenticeships, micro-enterprise development, mentorship and sustainable farm apprenticeships. Most programs are facilitated with collaborating nonprofit partners in California and Florida.
Mini Grants. Sustainable Projects for Regeneration, Innovation and Growth SPRIG Graduates of any MESA program are invited to apply for SPRIG funds to develop or support their sustainable farm or community-based project. SPRIG grants typically range from $250-$1500 per project.
Exchange Program.MESA sponsors annual agricultural exchanges between international trainees aka Stewards and U.S.-based farms and companies aka Hosts. MESA provides grant support for farms with educational focus to further support mentorship and innovative small-scale projects. MESA provides visa sponsorship, monthly program benefits, educational events and staff support services for its international Stewards and U.S. Host ParticipantsInternational program. MESA forms strategic relationships with global partner NGOs and universities around the world that are committed to sustainable agriculture.
Who funds Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lauren Augusta | Chief Executive Officer | $83,174 | 2023-10-06 |
| Lauren Anderson | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Scott R Murray | Director | $16,825 | 2022-12-31 |
| Mary C Collins | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Bill Nunes | Chairman | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $357,577 | $447,654 | -20.1% |
| Program services | $198,420 | $34,532 | 474.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $79 | -100% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,796 | $2,636 | -31.9% |
| Total revenues | $557,793 | $484,901 | 15% |
Organizations like Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Sprouting Farms Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Talcott, WV | $1,479,351 |
| Common Roots | 501(c)(3) | South Burlington, VT | $508,285 |
| Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaii | 501(c)(3) | Kailua, HI | $404,855 |
| Farm to School of Park County | 501(c)(3) | Livingston, MT | $496,454 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) | 501(c)(3) | West Amwell, NJ | $323,839 |
| Massaro Community Farm | 501(c)(3) | Woodbridge, CT | $728,247 |
| Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) | 501(c)(3) | East Lansing, MI | $863,317 |
| Osamequin Farm | 501(c)(3) | Seekonk, MA | $242,203 |
| Indiana Agriculture Education | 501(c)(3) | Carmel, IN | $2,379,448 |
| Farm Table Foundation Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Amery, WI | $698,947 |
Data update history
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Educational service providersAgricultural programsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesAgriculture
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2222 Harold Way
- Berkeley, CA 94704
- Metro area
- San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
- County
- Alameda County, CA
- Website URL
- mesaprogram.org/Â
- Phone
- (510) 654-8858
IRS details
- EIN
- 93-1149802
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- K20: Agricultural Programs
- NAICS code, primary
- 611710: Educational Support Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 095733
- FTB Entity ID
- 1912173
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-10-16
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