A Well-Fed World
A Well-Fed World is a plant-based hunger relief and climate advocacy organization. We nourish people in need strengthen global food security and promote plant-based feeding and farming solutions that uplift marginalized communities and support a just transition from animal-sourced foods to climate-friendly food systems.
A Well-Fed World at a glance
In short: A Well-Fed World gave $380K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $379,541
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,443
- +96.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,012
- Total assets
- $3,128,040
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A Well-Fed World funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cave Light Films ($148K). Together the top 8 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 67 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How A Well-Fed World gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $314K (2024) to $2.7M (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $380K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Light Films Astoria, NY | Plant-Based Food Advocacy | $147,500 |
| Casa Vegana San Juan, PR | Plant-Based Food Advocacy | $84,000 |
| Argo Films Brewster, MA | Plant-Based Food Advocacy | $42,223 |
| Hive Community Wilmington, DE | Plant-Based Food Advocacy | $31,334 |
| Holistic Wellness and Health Baltimore, MD | Plant-Based Food Advocacy | $26,690 |
| Nine Times Entertainment Seminole, FL | Plant-Based Food Advocacy | $23,740 |
| Flourish Coalition Rehoboth Beach, DE | Plant-Based Food Advocacy | $15,960 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation New York, NY | Plant-Based Food Advocacy | $8,094 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,128,040 | $2,240,343 | $2,035,577 | $379,541 | 8 | $64,452 |
| 2024 | $2,567,293 | $2,330,577 | $1,896,482 | $314,300 | 13 | $39,810 |
| 2023 | $2,148,208 | $2,053,386 | $2,092,920 | $784,528 | 25 | $13,420 |
| 2022 | $2,090,605 | $2,861,678 | $2,764,226 | $1,261,414 | 21 | $305 |
| 2021 | $1,867,251 | $3,067,643 | $3,031,496 | $2,657,108 | Total only | $287 |
| 2020 | $1,792,727 | $2,166,256 | $2,077,075 | $1,090,731 | 24 | $4,115 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About A Well-Fed World
Based on IRS filings
A Well-Fed World is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Well-Fed World is led by Dawn Moncrief, Board President Founder CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dawn Moncrief
Board President Founder CEO
President & CEO → Board President Founder CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $84K (2025)
Tushar Mehta
Board Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmanuel Marquez
Board Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genesis Butler
Board Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerstin Plehwe
Board Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lasse Bruun
Board Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Herring
Board Treasurer Secretary
Board Treasurer & Secretary → Board Treasurer Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $84K, to Dawn Moncrief (Board President Founder CEO).
Frequently asked questions about A Well-Fed World
How much does A Well-Fed World give each year?
A Well-Fed World gave $380K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $314K across 13 grants.
What is A Well-Fed World's typical grant size?
A Well-Fed World's median grant in 2025 was $29,012, and its average grant was $47,443, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does A Well-Fed World give grants?
A Well-Fed World's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Puerto Rico (22%) and Delaware (12%).
Does A Well-Fed World give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on A Well-Fed World's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Plant-Based Food Advocacy" (8 grants).
Who are A Well-Fed World's largest grantees?
A Well-Fed World's largest 2025 grantees include Cave Light Films ($147,500), Casa Vegana ($84,000) and Argo Films ($42,223), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is A Well-Fed World?
A Well-Fed World reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is A Well-Fed World?
A Well-Fed World is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Orlando, FL. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is A Well-Fed World's EIN?
A Well-Fed World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0865905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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