FARMERS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

FARMERS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE

EIN 93-1306699 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition (K200)

What they do

to DEVELOP RESOURCE SOLUTIONS for RURAL COMMUNITIES

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $81.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

81.0%of expenses went to mission work79.20% of revenue

2.8%of expenses went to fundraising2.70% of revenue

$97.75spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

16.2%of expenses went to management and office costs15.80% of revenue

$0.50in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

40.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $250,712 for JULIE OSHEA (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services81.0% of expenses79.20% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs16.2% of expenses15.80% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations2.8% of expenses2.70% of revenue

Total expenses97.80% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202481.0% mission

202385.1% mission

202277.9% mission

202187.8% mission

202096.9% mission

201991.2% mission

201879.3% mission

201772.6% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$9,538,432

Expenses$9,324,165

Annual surplus $214,267 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$7,553,504 · 81.0% of expenses

Management and office costs$1,508,774 · 16.2% of expenses

Fundraising$261,887 · 2.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$9,538,432

Expenses$9,324,165

Assets$4,659,223

Income$9,538,432

Contributions$3,845,762

Mission work (program services)$7,553,504

Fundraising$261,887

Grants given$422,550

Average grant$35,213

Management and general$1,508,774

Executive compensation (total)$454,376

Accounting fees$91,722

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JULIE OSHEAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $250,712Base $240,459 · Other $10,253

ALAN HORTONMANAGING DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $215,787Base $199,305 · Other $16,482

STACY LOWERYDIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS · 32 hrs/week $181,600Base $167,294 · Other $14,306

BRETT GOLDENDIRECTOR OF MODERNIZATION · 40 hrs/week $174,778Base $159,650 · Other $15,128

PETER HARKEMACOMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $153,562Base $139,250 · Other $14,312

HEIDI WOODOPERATIONS MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $147,651Base $133,950 · Other $13,701

JOSEPH REBERINFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $143,910Base $129,780 · Other $14,130

AMANDA SCHROEDERMONTANA PROGRAM MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $140,846Base $127,033 · Other $13,813

KEITH KUENYENERGY RESILIENCY MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $128,295Base $127,400 · Other $895

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

JULIE OSHEAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ALAN HORTONMANAGING DIRECTOR

STACY LOWERYDIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS

BRETT GOLDENDIRECTOR OF MODERNIZATION

PETER HARKEMACOMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER

HEIDI WOODOPERATIONS MANAGER

JOSEPH REBERINFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER

AMANDA SCHROEDERMONTANA PROGRAM MANAGER

KEITH KUENYENERGY RESILIENCY MANAGER

MARGARET HOFFMANBOARD MEMBER (FROM 6/13/24)

MAUI MEYERCHAIR - BOARD MEMBER

PATRICK MALONEYSECRETARY - BOARD MEMBER

TIM ANNALABOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 6/13/24)

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2002
Location: 102 STATE ST, HOOD RIVER, OR 97031
County: Hood River
In care of: ALAN HORTON
Primary officer: ALAN HORTON, MANAGING DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@fcasolutions.org Phone(541) 716-6085

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MCDONALD JACOBS PC
NTEE classification: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition (K200)
IRS tax category: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
Grant-giving organization: Yes