AgTech Innovation Alliance
AgStart is a non-profit technology incubator founded in 2012 through collaboration between UC Davis and regional non-profits that supports entrepreneurs in Northern California's Ag|Food|Health space. Operating The Lab@AgStart, a 13,000 sq. ft. shared-resource facility in downtown Woodland with wet labs, food labs, and office space, AgStart has helped hundreds of innovators commercialize innovations. The organization provides connections, education, mentorship, and access to resources including the Yocha Dehe Wet Lab, Bayer LifeHub California@AgStart Labs, and Raley's Food Lab. Designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration as administrator of the Food Frontier AgriFoodTech Innovation Cluster covering fifteen counties, AgStart operates through a network-centric model supported by membership fees and corporate sponsors.
AgTech Innovation Alliance at a glance
- Total assets
- $544,906
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $556,103
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $741,170
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who AgTech Innovation Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $50K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Growers Service Co Irvine, CA | Stipend for AgTech Nation | $10,000 |
| 39North AgTech Innovation Saint Louis, MO | Stipend for AgTech Nation | $10,000 |
| Grand Farm Edu & Research Fargo, ND | Stipend for AgTech Nation | $5,000 |
| Fourthwave Foundation Inc Santa Monica, CA | Stipend for AgTech Nation | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Biotech Durham, NC | Stipend for AgTech Nation | $5,000 |
| CSU Fresno Foundation Fresno, CA | Stipend for AgTech Nation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $544,906 | $556,103 | $741,170 | — | — |
| 2024 | $746,509 | $679,777 | $874,034 | $40,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1,019,225 | $882,106 | $754,929 | — | — |
| 2022 | $973,662 | $831,592 | $709,353 | — | — |
| 2021 | $956,058 | $557,169 | $618,323 | — | — |
| 2020 | $594,896 | $611,137 | $116,096 | $50,000 | 2 |
About AgTech Innovation Alliance
Based on IRS filings
AgTech Innovation Alliance is a public charity focused on Education, based in Woodland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $545K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AgTech Innovation Alliance is led by John Selep, President Board Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Selep
President Board Chair
President → President Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Marrone
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alberto Iandolino
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ken Hiatt
Ch Finl Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Ch Finl Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trish Kelly
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Matthew Peyret (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jason Petersen (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Jackson (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Sharp (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about AgTech Innovation Alliance
How large is AgTech Innovation Alliance?
AgTech Innovation Alliance reported $545K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $556K.
What is AgTech Innovation Alliance?
AgTech Innovation Alliance is a public charity focused on Education, based in Woodland, CA. It holds $545K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does AgTech Innovation Alliance operate?
AgTech Innovation Alliance has awarded grants in California, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota.
What is AgTech Innovation Alliance's EIN?
AgTech Innovation Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3447079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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