Civic Intelligence

Black Farmers Index

EIN 85-2297065 • 501(c)3 • Lafayette, LA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Black Farmers Index ("The Index") addresses food insecurity, failures in the food system, and inequities in agriculture as part of our commitment to ensuring that Black farmers and growers thrive. This is done by providing a more successful consumer-to-Black farmer pipeline, as well as connecting agriculturalists to agencies, institutions, and salient resources that build their overall business through creative marketing, educational services, outreach, and intentional community building.The Index employs four pillars of focus:1. Increase marketing towards the Black AG ecosystem that includes growers, ranchers, fisherfolk, beekeepers, foragers, and foresters.2. Collect, assess, and distribute more accurate information on Black growers.3. Provide resources on pathways for harvesters access to capital. 4. Advocate for and inform Black agriculturalists on how to acquire farmland.

1105 Moss St 9039Lafayette, LA 70509

blackfarmersindex.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

56th percentile

4.9%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$51,375

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

$22,385

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$6,852

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$15,533

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

$316,388

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$300,855

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$15,533

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $22,385Liabilities 2024: $6,852Net Assets 2024: $15,5332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$22,385
Liabilities$6,852
Net Assets$15,533
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $316,388Expenses 2024: $300,855Net Income 2024: $15,5332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$316,388
Expenses$300,855
Net Income$15,533
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$22,385
Liabilities
$6,852
Net assets
$15,533
Revenue
$316,388
Expenses
$300,855
Net income
$15,533
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.07$0.16$3.16$3.01$0.16
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$316,388
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Black Farmers Index ("The Index") addresses food insecurity, failures in the food system, and inequities in agriculture as part of our commitment to ensuring that Black farmers and growers thrive. This is done by providing a more successful consumer-to-Black farmer pipeline, as well as connecting agriculturalists to agencies, institutions, and salient resources that build their overall business through creative marketing, educational services, outreach, and intentional community building.The Index employs four pillars of focus:1. Increase marketing towards the Black AG ecosystem that includes growers, ranchers, fisherfolk, beekeepers, foragers, and foresters.2. Collect, assess, and distribute more accurate information on Black growers.3. Provide resources on pathways for harvesters access to capital. 4. Advocate for and inform Black agriculturalists on how to acquire farmland.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$22,385-
Loans From Officers Directors-$6,852-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$0$22,385▲ $22,385
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$6,852▲ $6,852
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$15,533-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$15,533▲ $15,533
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$22,385▲ $22,385
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kaia ShiversPresidentFT$51,375$51,375
Amara BrownSecretaryPT$39,125$39,125
Ayanna ShiversTreasurerPT$28,827$28,827

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Francine ShiversVice President
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$101,630
Program Service Revenue
$214,758
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$101,630
Change in Net Assets
$15,533
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$140,028
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$119,327
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$41,500
Total Fundraising Expense$21,078
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$112,907$677$5,743$119,327
Fees for Services Other$52,297$323$2,736$55,356
Grants to Domestic Individuals$41,500--$41,500
Travel$27,640-$2,666$30,306
Conferences and Meetings$13,687$1,040$7,580$22,307
Advertising$719$2,156-$2,875
Office Expenses$1,779$967$54$2,800
Fees for Services Legal--$2,000$2,000
Other Expenses$1,974$1,596-$1,596
Occupancy$648$275$299$1,222
All Other Expenses$378$585-$963
Insurance-$872-$872
Total Functional Expenses$263,674$16,103$21,078$300,855
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$6,852-
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“A draft copy of irs form 990 is provided to the governing body for review and approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Farmers Index
EIN
85-2297065
Phone
3378322798
Address
1105 MOSS ST 9039, Lafayette, LA 70509

Signing Officer

Name
Kaia Shivers
Title
President, Director
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Perotti & Carrade CPAs
Address
1 McInnis Pkwy Ste 200, San Rafael, CA 94903
Preparer
Kathryn Harris
Phone
4154618500
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