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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 25th percentile to median | $51k $54k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $39k $41k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $29k $31k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BLACK FARMERS INDEX equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BLACK FARMERS INDEX
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BLACK FARMERS INDEX earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BLACK FARMERS INDEX received $51,375 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BLACK FARMERS INDEX compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BLACK FARMERS INDEX falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BLACK FARMERS INDEX equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are BLACK FARMERS INDEX's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BLACK FARMERS INDEX reported $316k in total revenue and $301k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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