Mission
FERN seeks to make the food system more sustainable and equitable through powerful journalism and storytelling. Their work spans the national and global food supply system, focusing on environmental health and issues related to agriculture and food access.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2010
EIN
27-4108978
Total Assets
$703.9 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 4 goals
At a Glance
Impact Stories
Discover how FERN addresses critical issues in food, environment, and agriculture through impactful stories.
Join FERN
Learn how to support FERN's mission to provide in-depth journalism.
Investigative Journalism
Explore FERN's investigative work that highlights the complexities of the food industry.
Impact Stats
1
Award Nomination
National Magazine Award Finalist - Switchyard Food Issue
Recognized as a finalist for a 2024 National Magazine Award in the category of Single-Topic Issue.
1
Award Nomination
National Magazine Award Finalist - Alone on the Range
Recognized as a finalist for a 2024 National Magazine Award in the category of Public Interest reporting.
2
Awards Won
Awards Received
Earned the James Beard Media Award for Food Coverage in a General Interest Publication.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
64
72
/100
Program Expense Ratio
77.22%
10
/20
Program Revenue Growth
10.30%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1237
18
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.4678
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.02929
20
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.223M | 92.21% |
| Program Services | 106.5K | 8.03% |
| Investment Income | 4.777K | 0.36% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 3.435K | 0.26% |
| Total Revenue | 1.326M | 100.00% |
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