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People & Plants Internaional Inc

We believe that cultural diversity is inherently linked to biological diversity and that the effective stewardship of our earth must involve local people. We also believe that traditional …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
78/100 · methodology

About People & Plants Internaional Inc

Traditional foodways ppI brings together the complementary areas of ethnobotany, conservation, food security, health, and social justice in order to support local groups' efforts to conserve biodiversity and indigenous food traditions. It works in multiple countries to create knowledge exchange networks, including through video, and locally produces manuals, workshops, festivals, games, radio programs and other tools to promote these endangered food systems. Policy & trade ppI undertakes research, and provides policy advice and support, in the areas of biodiversity, emerging technology, trade, and non-timber forest products. Its voices for biojustice project brings the voices and experiences of local groups to policy makers through video, articles, and policy briefs, and provides analysis and resources to ensure more effective policy-making. Cultural landscapes …

Founded
Headquarters
Bristol, VT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

We believe that cultural diversity is inherently linked to biological diversity and that the effective stewardship of our earth must involve local people. We also believe that traditional knowledge systems are invaluable to manage and conserve threatened landscapes and respond to global change. In the wake of massive social change, people and plants international works alongside local groups to foster sustainable responses which build upon local skills and practices. People and plants international also works at regional, national, and international levels to guide policy and trade.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 32.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 78
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 36.8% of total expenses ($84,500 of $229,326).

Where every $1 goes

$0.94
Program expenses$0.94 ($217,148)
94% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

People & Plants Internaional Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bristol, VT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 900147624. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $261K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

People & Plants Internaional Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 78 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

People & Plants Internaional Inc is located in Bristol, VT, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, People & Plants Internaional Inc has $261K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

People & Plants Internaional Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $261K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for People & Plants Internaional Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

People & Plants Internaional Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the People & Plants Internaional Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Traditional foodways ppI brings together the complementary areas of ethnobotany, conservation, food security, health, and social justice in order to support local groups' efforts to conserve biodiversity and indigenous food traditions. It works in multiple countries to create knowledge exchange networks, including through video, and locally produces manuals, workshops, festivals, games, radio programs and other tools to promote these endangered food systems. Policy & trade ppI undertakes research, and provides policy advice and support, in the areas of biodiversity, emerging technology, trade, and non-timber forest products. Its voices for biojustice project brings the voices and experiences of local groups to policy makers through video, articles, and policy briefs, and provides... People & Plants Internaional Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among environment charities registered in United States: People & Plants Internaional Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $261K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to People & Plants Internaional Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. People & Plants Internaional Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 900147624, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
94% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

SA
Sarah Laird
Co-Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

CI
Citlalli L••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Miguel A••••••••
CO-DIRECTOR
PA
Patricia S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
SA
Sarah L••••
CO-DIRECTOR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
People & Plants Internaional Inc This page 78 $261,027 94%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about People & Plants Internaional Inc

What is People & Plants Internaional Inc?
People & Plants Internaional Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bristol, United States. Traditional foodways ppI brings together the complementary areas of ethnobotany, conservation, food security, health, and social justice in order to support local groups' efforts to conserve biodiversity and indigenous food traditions. It works in multiple countries to create knowledge exchange networks, including through video, and locally produces manuals, workshops, festivals, games, radio programs and other tools to promote these endangered food systems. Policy & trade ppI undertakes research, and provides policy advice and support, in the areas of biodiversity, emerging technology, trade, and non-timber forest products. Its voices for biojustice project brings the voices and experiences of local groups to policy makers through video, articles, and policy briefs, and provides analysis and resources to ensure more effective policy-making. Cultural landscapes and community conservation people and plants is working to support and strengthen traditional knowledge and management systems, cultural landscapes, and the land and resource rights that underpin them. Our cultural landscapes and community conservation work is as diverse as the landscapes and people with whom we collaborate, and includes: knowledge exchange tools that strengthen endangered traditional management and knowledge systems, promote sustainable practices, and encourage young peoples interest in cultural traditions. Community management of forests and resources, including inventories, sustainable management practices and plans, and equitable marketing. Peer to peer learning and exchanges between local groups, encouraging people to share experiences, knowledge, skills and know-how relating to natural resource use, trade, management, health, well-being, and rights. Inter-cultural training programs that explicitly strengthen and complement indigenous skills, practices, and knowledge, and serve as a bridge between indigenous and western concepts of science and learning. Sustainable and ethical manageme
When was People & Plants Internaional Inc founded?
People & Plants Internaional Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads People & Plants Internaional Inc?
Sarah Laird serves as Co-Director.
Where is People & Plants Internaional Inc located?
Headquartered in Bristol, United States.
What is People & Plants Internaional Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is People & Plants Internaional Inc trustworthy?
People & Plants Internaional Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is People & Plants Internaional Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 900147624.
What is People & Plants Internaional Inc's website?
http://www.peopleandplants.org