Sun Valley Institute for Resilience

What Sun Valley Institute for Resilience does

Future Roots, the operating brand of Sun Valley Institute for Resilience, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 47-3151484) headquartered in Hailey, Idaho, that serves as a regional food system convener for the Wood River Valley and southern Idaho. Founded in 2015 and operating with a small team (1–10 employees), the organization connects Idahoans with local food while providing resources for farmers, ranchers, and producers to start or grow their businesses.

Its program suite is structured around four verticals: Food Cultivators, which deploys patient, flexible capital to agricultural producers and encourages regenerative practices; Food Partners, which mobilizes the procurement power of restaurants, businesses, schools, and institutions toward local sourcing; Food Literacy, which delivers school gardens, composting, and farm-to-school curricula; and a public-facing layer comprising the annual Locally Grown Guide, a Regional Asset Map, and recurring community events including pop-up farmers markets, farm-to-table dinners, and signature fundraisers such as The Elevated Table. The underlying technology stack is modest — a Squarespace-hosted website supporting content, event listings, and newsletter capture — with no proprietary software, mobile app, or platform architecture.

The revenue model is that of a community-supported nonprofit: tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors, supplemented by event ticket sales (paddle-up events, farm-to-table dinners) and program-related sponsorships. Go-to-market is community- and event-led rather than commercial, relying on direct engagement with farmers, restaurants, schools, and local residents in a defined geographic footprint.

Name

Sun Valley Institute for Resilience

Legal name

Future Roots

Website

https://sunvalleyinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Future Roots, the operating brand of Sun Valley Institute for Resilience, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Hailey, Idaho that convenes the Wood River Valley food system through patient capital for farmers, local procurement programs for businesses and schools, food literacy education, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Food Systems

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Local food systems
• Community nutrition programs
• Agricultural capital funding
• Farm-to-school initiatives
• Regional food resilience

Headquarters

HQ city

Hailey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization receiving tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors to support general operations and programs.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate and organizational sponsorships supporting specific events, programs, and initiatives such as The Elevated Table fundraiser and farm-to-table dinners.
3. Event-based Fundraising: Revenue generated from ticket sales to fundraising events including paddle-up events, farm-to-table dinners, and annual galas.
4. Program Services: Patient, flexible capital deployment to farmers, ranchers and producers; local procurement support; food literacy education programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Future Roots (operating under Sun Valley Institute for Resilience) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens the regional food system of southern Idaho and the Wood River Valley. It provides patient, flexible capital to farmers, ranchers, and producers; supports local procurement by businesses, restaurants, and institutions; delivers food literacy and farm-to-school programs; and publishes resources such as the annual Locally Grown Guide and a Regional Asset Map to connect residents and visitors with local food sources.

Product overview

Future Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a community food system initiative focused on the Wood River Valley and southern Idaho. The organization functions as a single unified program rather than a platform architecture, offering multiple interconnected services: the Locally Grown Guide serves as a directory resource; the Regional Asset Map provides geographic visualization; the Local Procurement Commitment enables B2B local purchasing; the Food Cultivators Program provides capital to producers; Food Partners Program connects restaurants and businesses; Food Literacy Program engages schools; and Events & Community Programming facilitates engagement activities. These programs work together to connect Idahoans with local food and support the regional food system resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Locally Grown Guide An annual comprehensive guide that lists farms, food businesses, and organizations shaping the Wood River Valley, helping residents and visitors discover and connect with local food sources.
• Regional Asset Map An online mapping resource that identifies and displays regional food system assets, connecting community members with local food resources across southern Idaho.
• Local Procurement Commitment A program helping businesses, restaurants, schools, and institutions adopt local procurement policies to strengthen the regional food system and support nearby farmers.
• Food Cultivators Program Provides patient, flexible capital to assist Idaho's farmers, ranchers, and producers in starting or growing their businesses, supporting local food production and regenerative practices.
• Food Partners Program Harnesses the purchasing power of businesses, organizations, and institutions to strengthen the regional food system through local procurement commitments.
• Food Literacy Program Partners with schools and youth organizations to facilitate composting programs, school gardens, and farm-to-school initiatives tailored to each school's unique needs.
• Events & Community Programming Organizes pop-up farmers markets, farm-to-table dinners, community workshops, seasonally-aligned celebrations, and on-farm experiences to celebrate and strengthen the local food system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Builds healthier individuals, stronger communities, and more resilient food systems

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Elevated TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual fundraiser and farm-to-table dinner event held on Silver Creek. Combines paddle-up event with fundraising to support Future Roots programs. Scheduled for July 16, 2026.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• FoodCorps: National nonprofit that partners with schools to deliver food education, school gardens, and farm-to-school programs. Directly comparable to Future Roots' Food Literacy Program (Youth & Schools) and shares the community/regional food system framing.
• Wholesome Wave: Nonprofit focused on improving access to affordable, healthy, local food through incentive programs and partnerships with farmers and retailers. Comparable to Future Roots' mission of connecting Idahoans with local food and supporting producers.
• Center for Good Food Purchasing: Nonprofit that helps institutions implement values-based food procurement policies covering local economies, nutrition, valued workforce, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. Closely parallels Future Roots' Local Procurement Commitment / Food Partners program.
• Fair Food Network: National nonprofit driving fair, fresh, and healthy food access through programs like Double Up Food Bucks. Direct overlap with Future Roots' local food access, producer support, and community-based food system strengthening mission.
• Ecotrust: Regional nonprofit (Oregon-based) that invests in economic, social, and ecological resilience, including food and agriculture, forestry, and Native programs. Closely parallels Future Roots' regional food system resilience mission and integrated capital + programmatic model.
• The Food Trust: Nonprofit working to ensure everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food through policy, partnerships, and direct programs. Overlaps with Future Roots on local procurement, food literacy, and regional food system building.

Regional players

• Idaho Preferred: Idaho Department of Agriculture program that promotes Idaho-grown and Idaho-made food and beverages. Operates in Future Roots' same geography as a state-level local food marketing and awareness initiative, creating overlap and potential partnership.

Emerging players

• Soul Fire Farm: BIPOC-centered farm and food justice organization working to dismantle racism in the food system through farmer training, youth education, and reparations programs. Comparable in combining farmer support, education, and community food justice framing.
• Local First (Idaho / various): Community organizations promoting local independent businesses, including food producers and restaurants. Comparable to Future Roots' local procurement and 'eat local' community engagement focus, with regional chapters operating in similar markets.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Well-established nonprofit farm and education center advancing regenerative agriculture and food system change. Comparable as a food system change organization with on-farm programming, education, and convening — though larger and more nationally recognized.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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