irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $0Irrigation: One important focus area for our organization is to provide scheduled irrigation service for the farmlands. For those farmlands that are producing they are typically irrigated 2 to 3 times a week. Due to drought conditions and the lack of funding and staff reduction, we were not able to provide the usual amount of irrigation assistance to our farmers. Unfortunately, this was reflected in a lower amount to crop production for the year.
- #2 $0Harvesting: Our ability to maintain a consistent annual yield was seriously impacted by the ongoing drought conditions and our farm machinery experiencing breakdowns. Much of the seeds planted for the year did no take root which substantially reduced our harvest in 2021. With dwindling funding to cover the costs of harvests we had to reduce staff as well.
named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Chuska Farmers
A group of beginning farmers along the Chuska Mountains who receive support, workshops, and hands-on learning at a community-based greenhouse to enhance farming techniques, entrepreneurial skills, and access local markets.
Equipment Rental Services
Provides access to agricultural equipment like tractors and loaders for services such as cutting, baling, raking, plowing, discing, and seeding, primarily for the Tsaile/Wheatfields/Blackrock Community.
Living Energy Lighting and Charging Systems (LELCS)
In collaboration with Living Energy Farm, this program provides affordable and durable solar electric lighting and charging systems to low-income communities, trains installers, and establishes a supply chain for renewable energy.
Tribal Plant Nursery (TPN)
Establishes a climate-controlled greenhouse and plots at Dine College Campus to grow native plants for conservation, restoration, and education, aiming to revitalize traditional uses of native plants.
Watershed Management Plan
In collaboration with the University of Arizona and Dine College, this initiative studies water use and demand, develops policy recommendations for an Integrated Watershed Management Plan, and improves community water hauling sites.
Wheatfields Agriculture Project
A five-year project funded by the Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund to revitalize 127 existing farmlands, improve water developments, and assist ranchers with earthen dam revitalization and water development to build a healthy food system and strengthen the economy.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Specialized Construction & Agricultural Equipment Rental 4 activities
- Agricultural Equipment RentalProvides rental services for agricultural equipment, including tractors (New Holland T8 and T7), for tasks such as cutting, baling, raking, plowing, discing, and seeder drilling, with transport and fuel included.
- Agricultural Equipment RentalProvides rental services for agricultural equipment, including tractors (New Holland T8 and T7), for tasks such as cutting, baling, raking, plowing, discing, and seeder drilling, with transport and fuel included.
- Heavy Equipment RentalOffers rental services for heavy equipment, including a Caterpillar Wheel Loader 924K for dirt removal and a Caterpillar 416F backhoe loader, with transport and fuel included.
- Heavy Equipment RentalOffers rental services for heavy equipment, including a Caterpillar Wheel Loader 924K for dirt removal and a Caterpillar 416F backhoe loader, with transport and fuel included.
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Water Offset & Incentive Programs 2 activities
- Farmland Revitalization and SupportSupports local farmers in revitalizing their farm plots, including a five-year project to bring 127 existing farmlands into production through improved water developments.
- Farmland Revitalization and SupportSupports local farmers in revitalizing their farm plots, including a five-year project to bring 127 existing farmlands into production through improved water developments.
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Animal Rescue Fundraising Events & Merchandise 2 activities
- Hay Bale SalesSells hay bales produced by local farmers in the Tsaile and Wheatfields community.
- Hay Bale SalesSells hay bales produced by local farmers in the Tsaile and Wheatfields community.
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Off-Grid Solar Energy Access 2 activities
- Solar Energy System ProvisionProvides durable solar energy systems that deliver lighting and device charging capabilities for small homes.
- Solar Energy System ProvisionProvides durable solar energy systems that deliver lighting and device charging capabilities for small homes.
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Community Irrigation System Management 2 activities
- Water Infrastructure Development and MaintenanceUndertakes improvements to community water hauling sites, installs new irrigation systems in farmlands, revitalizes earthen dams, and collects annual Operation & Maintenance fees to sustain irrigation systems.
- Water Infrastructure Development and MaintenanceUndertakes improvements to community water hauling sites, installs new irrigation systems in farmlands, revitalizes earthen dams, and collects annual Operation & Maintenance fees to sustain irrigation systems.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Tribal Plant Nursery and Greenhouse OperationOperates a tribal plant nursery with a climate-controlled greenhouse and multiple plots at Tsaile Dine College Campus, and maintains a community-based greenhouse at the Dine College Land Grant Office for hands-on agricultural training.
- Tribal Plant Nursery and Greenhouse OperationsOperates a tribal plant nursery with a climate-controlled greenhouse and multiple plots at Tsaile Dine College Campus, and maintains a community-based greenhouse at the Dine College Land Grant Office for hands-on agricultural training.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$145K
Contributions & grants$137K95%
Program service revenue$6K4%
Investment income$330%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$192K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$100K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$699K
Cash$117K
Investments$0
Liabilities$-4K
Net assets$703K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 5
- Amelda Benally — Director
- Anelda Kedelty — Secretary-Treasurer
- Ophelia R Begay — Director
- Sadie Neztsosie — Vice-President
- Weston Carroll — Board President
relationships · 19
who they work with
- American Indian Higher Education Consortium Partner — Partner in educational and agricultural development programs
- Dine College Land Grant Office Partner — Hosts the Chuska Farmers' community-based greenhouse and provides hands-on learning opportunities.
- First Nations Development Institute Partner — Partner in supporting Native agricultural development
- Greenstone Ag Consulting Partner — Consulting partner providing agricultural expertise
- Land Grant Office, Dine College Partner — Collaborative partner in agricultural initiatives
- Living Energy Farm Partner — Collaborates with TSAILE-WHEATFIELDS DINEH WATER USER to develop and deploy affordable, durable solar energy systems.
- NRCS, USDA Government — Government agency partner providing technical and financial support
- Navajo Agricultural Products Industry Partner — Partner in agricultural production and distribution
- Navajo Nation Fish & Wildlife Partner — Partner in natural resource and land management
- Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund Funder — Funded the Wheatfields Agriculture Project.
- Navajo Technical Energy Company Partner — Collaborative partner in energy and agricultural projects
- Navajo Transitional Energy Company Partner — Collaborative partner in energy-related agricultural initiatives
- Tsaile Dine College Partner — Hosts the Tribal Plant Nursery on its campus.
- Tsaile-Wheatfields-Blackrock Chapter Partner — Farming and ranching collaboration partner
- Tsaile/Wheatfields Farm Board Partner — Collaborates with TW-DWU to build capacity and support farmers and ranchers in the community.
- Tsaile/Wheatfields/Blackrock Farm Board Partner — Separate board entity with overlapping geography or operational coordination, listed on the same website.
- University of Arizona Partner — Co-hosted a watershed planning meeting led by the University of Arizona.
- University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates on studying, assessing, and understanding water use and demand in the community.
- local Farmers Partner — Collaborates with local farmers to produce and sell hay bales.