Biodynamic Association Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Biodynamic Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Albany, New York, registered in 1947, with $665,929 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
418 Broadway 8710, Albany, NY, 12207 EIN 14-1377504 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2024)
$666K
▲ 20.6% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$419K
Net assets
$530K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Biodynamic Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +37% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Biodynamic Association Inc: 15 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Biodynamic Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Biodynamic Association Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 418 Broadway 8710, Albany, NY, 12207
- City
- Albany
- State
- New York
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Agricultural Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $351K (FY2009) to $666K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $97KNet assets $530K
Operating margin
37.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$627K
Total liabilities
$97K
Net assets
$530K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,929▲20.6% | $419,098▼52.5% | $530,031▲87.2% | $626,762▲79.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $552,376▼19.0% | $882,436▲16.2% | $283,200▼53.8% | $349,164▼50.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $682,242▲57.0% | $759,354▲26.6% | $613,260▼11.2% | $697,807▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $434,547▼59.8% | $599,890▼22.4% | $690,372▼19.3% | $782,667▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,081,227▲24.3% | $773,405▼7.6% | $855,715▲56.2% | $973,475▲46.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $869,639▲0.9% | $836,660▼15.0% | $547,893▲6.4% | $663,508▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $861,564▲28.0% | $984,522▲67.2% | $514,914▼19.3% | $616,929▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $672,855▼2.9% | $588,896▼16.5% | $637,872▲17.8% | $701,800▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $693,149▲49.0% | $705,416▲64.4% | $541,714▼2.2% | $598,035▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $465,333▲27.6% | $428,982▼22.2% | $553,981▲7.0% | $593,527▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $364,813▼32.3% | $551,274▲33.0% | $517,630▼27.8% | $558,594▼26.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $538,930 | $414,463▼31.8% | $717,429▲21.0% | $755,993▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $607,406▲16.1% | $592,962▼20.7% | $624,318▼32.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $523,035▲78.4% | $747,837▼6.7% | $918,526▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | $351,386 | $293,117 | $801,671 | $842,455 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $406K total
16 grants to Biodynamic Association Inc totaling $406K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For retreat support and for building an intercultural biodynamic movement in north america | 2020 | $95,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Program support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $8,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2019 | $6,408 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | To support bridging biodynamic, traditional and indigenous agricultural communities | 2018 | $83,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2017 | $96,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | General support | 2016 | $30,000 |
| New World Foundation | General support | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | Organizational development | 2015 | $20,000 |
| New World Foundation | General support | 2014 | $25,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | To support the scholarship fund for the november 2014 conference | 2014 | $2,500 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2014 | $2,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2014 | $1,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Biodynamic Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Biodynamic Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1377504, based in Albany, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Biodynamic Association Inc's EIN?
- Biodynamic Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1377504.
- How much revenue does Biodynamic Association Inc report?
- Biodynamic Association Inc reported $665,929 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Biodynamic Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Biodynamic Association Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Biodynamic Association Inc (EIN 14-1377504) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.