Civic Intelligence

Renewable Fuels Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 52-1450070

Oct 01, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022 • Filed on Aug 03, 2023

Organization ProfileETHANOLRFA.ORG/ABOUT/FOUNDATION
16024 Manchester Road 101Ellisville, MO 63011

(636) 594-2283

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.76x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

50th percentile

6.6%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$569,687

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 74.8% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

89th percentile

66%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

232%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Up

$305,511

Up $122,020 (+66%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$74,845

Up $49,920 (+200%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$230,666

Up $72,100 (+45%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Up

$761,329

Up $532,138 (+232%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$711,409

Up $506,838 (+248%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$49,920

Up $25,300 (+103%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $578,843Liabilities 2011: $258,364Net Assets 2011: $320,4792011Assets 2012: $603,291Liabilities 2012: $192,281Net Assets 2012: $411,0102012Assets 2013: $525,476Liabilities 2013: $343,749Net Assets 2013: $181,7272013Assets 2014: $362,208Liabilities 2014: $131,038Net Assets 2014: $231,1702014Assets 2015: $189,044Liabilities 2015: $70,763Net Assets 2015: $118,2812015Assets 2016: $447,069Liabilities 2016: $160,998Net Assets 2016: $286,0712016Assets 2017: $646,643Liabilities 2017: $347,654Net Assets 2017: $298,9892017Assets 2018: $654,802Liabilities 2018: $349,714Net Assets 2018: $305,0882018Assets 2019: $441,561Liabilities 2019: $371,189Net Assets 2019: $70,3722019Assets 2020: $166,694Liabilities 2020: $166,389Net Assets 2020: $3052020Assets 2021: $183,491Liabilities 2021: $158,566Net Assets 2021: $24,9252021Assets 2022: $305,511Liabilities 2022: $230,666Net Assets 2022: $74,8452022Assets 2023: $577,131Liabilities 2023: $258,242Net Assets 2023: $318,8892023Assets 2024: $584,180Liabilities 2024: $49,001Net Assets 2024: $535,1792024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$305,511
Liabilities$230,666
Net Assets$74,845
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $1,230,858Expenses 2011: $1,132,855Net Income 2011: $98,0032011Revenue 2012: $1,223,736Expenses 2012: $1,133,205Net Income 2012: $90,5312012Expenses 2013: $1,299,6412013Revenue 2014: $1,032,041Expenses 2014: $982,598Net Income 2014: $49,4432014Revenue 2015: $920,681Expenses 2015: $1,033,570Net Income 2015: -$112,8892015Revenue 2016: $1,004,109Expenses 2016: $836,319Net Income 2016: $167,7902016Revenue 2017: $972,493Expenses 2017: $959,575Net Income 2017: $12,9182017Revenue 2018: $924,183Expenses 2018: $918,084Net Income 2018: $6,0992018Revenue 2019: $844,512Expenses 2019: $1,079,228Net Income 2019: -$234,7162019Revenue 2020: $973,418Expenses 2020: $1,043,485Net Income 2020: -$70,0672020Revenue 2021: $229,191Expenses 2021: $204,571Net Income 2021: $24,6202021Revenue 2022: $761,329Expenses 2022: $711,409Net Income 2022: $49,9202022Revenue 2023: $1,026,616Expenses 2023: $782,572Net Income 2023: $244,0442023Revenue 2024: $1,127,360Expenses 2024: $911,070Net Income 2024: $216,2902024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$761,329
Expenses$711,409
Net Income$49,920
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022
Signed
Aug 3, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$761,329
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation is dedicated to meeting the education, research and strategic planning needs of the u.s. Fuel ethanol industry. The focus is toward academia, industry and public policy makers as we address issues related to new uses, new feedstocks and new technologies that will impact the future of ethanol.

The foundation provides financial support to education institutions and various educational studies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$161,558$201,661▲ $40,103
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,000$48,992▲ $38,992
Total Assets$183,491$305,511▲ $122,020
Other Assets Total$11,933$54,858▲ $42,925
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$143,147$220,471▲ $77,324
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,419$10,195▼ $5,224
Total Liabilities$158,566$230,666▲ $72,100
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$24,925$74,845▲ $49,920
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$24,925$74,845▲ $49,920
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$183,491$305,511▲ $122,020

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$54,858--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill PrachtChairperson
Geoffrey C CooperPresident
Chris WilsonVice Chair
Tony LeidingTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$761,329
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$49,920

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$761,329
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$761,329
Total Revenue per Form 990
$761,329
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$711,409
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$652,078--$652,078
Fees for Services Accounting$2,203$551-$2,754
Office Expenses$1,473$828-$2,301
Other Expenses$7,878$398-$398
Total Functional Expenses$709,632$1,777$0$711,409

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$711,409
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$711,409
Total Expenses per Form 990$711,409
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Renewable Fuels Association$220,471
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The board of directors of the renewable fuels association has the right to appoint the board of directors of the renewable fuels foundation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The foundation does not authorize committees to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The president and treasurer of the foundation review the return prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The foundation makes its governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d).”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Renewable Fuels Foundation
EIN
52-1450070
Phone
6365942283
Address
16024 MANCHESTER ROAD 101, ELLISVILLE, MO 63011

Signing Officer

Name
Geoffrey C Cooper
Title
CEO & President
Phone
6365942283
Signed
2023-08-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Geoffrey C Cooper
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
230 N ELM ST STE 1100, GREENSBORO, NC 27401
Preparer
Amanda E Waterhouse
Phone
3362724551
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Rff is exempt from the payment of income taxes on its exempt activities under section (501)(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and has been classified by the internal revenue service as other than a private foundation under section 509(a)(3).”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1DURING PREPARATION OF THE FOUNDATION'S FORM 990, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUPPORTED ASSOCIATION SATISFIED THE PUBLIC SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2).
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT AUTHORIZE COMMITTEES TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER OF THE FOUNDATION REVIEW THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$305,511
Liabilities
$230,666
Net assets
$74,845
Revenue
$761,329
Expenses
$711,409
Net income
$49,920
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.05$0.54$1.13$0.91$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.26$0.32$1.03$0.78$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.23$0.07$0.76$0.71$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.16$0.02$0.23$0.20$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.17$0.00$0.97$1.04$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.37$0.07$0.84$1.08$0.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.35$0.31$0.92$0.92$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.35$0.30$0.97$0.96$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.16$0.29$1.00$0.84$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.07$0.12$0.92$1.03$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.13$0.23$1.03$0.98$0.05
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.34$0.18$1.30
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.60$0.19$0.41$1.22$1.13$0.09
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.58$0.26$0.32$1.23$1.13$0.10