Alaska Farmers Market Association
to promote, support and advocate for Alaska agriculture
Alaska Farmers Market Association at a glance
In short: Alaska Farmers Market Association gave $142K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,073
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,759
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,823
- Total assets
- $117,085
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alaska Farmers Market Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alaska Division of Public Assistanc ($36K). Together the top 8 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2023) to $149K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Division of Public Assistanc Juneau, AK | Food purchase through WIC program | $36,083 |
| Homer Farmers Market Homer, AK | SNAP Market match | $29,592 |
| Tanana Valley Farmers Market Fairbanks, AK | Local food purchase assistance | $21,611 |
| Calypso Farms Ester, AK | SNAP market match | $21,432 |
| Matanuska Community Farmers Market Palmer, AK | Local food purchase assistance | $16,214 |
| Catholic Social Services Anchorage, AK | SNAP Market match | $15,782 |
| Three Ladybugs Palmer, AK | Food procurement | $1,000 |
| Cook Inletkeeper Homer, AK | Local food purchase assistance | $359 |
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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 | $117,085 | $265,796 | $246,403 | $142,073 | 8 | $39 |
| 2024 | $93,523 | $314,909 | $268,682 | $148,838 | 9 | $24 |
| 2023 | $71,256 | $235,255 | $213,778 | $112,963 | 8 | $21 |
About Alaska Farmers Market Association
Based on IRS filings
Alaska Farmers Market Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fairbanks, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $39.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alaska Farmers Market Association is led by Tara Loyd, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tara Loyd
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
32 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Brad St Pierre
President
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelynn Trefon
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$969 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Brandi Jo Nyberg
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Jerew
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Wagner
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cayley Eller
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Venitis
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnathan Church
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Claire Marshalek (2023–2024) — Co-Director
- Former: Jonathan Church (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Meghan Strangeland (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Phoebe Autry (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Robbi Mixon (2023–2024) — Co-Director
- Former: Nick Bachman (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $9K, to Tara Loyd (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Alaska Farmers Market Association
How much does Alaska Farmers Market Association give each year?
Alaska Farmers Market Association gave $142K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $149K across 9 grants.
What is Alaska Farmers Market Association's typical grant size?
Alaska Farmers Market Association's median grant in 2025 was $18,823, and its average grant was $17,759, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Alaska Farmers Market Association give grants?
Alaska Farmers Market Association gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Homer, AK (2 grants) and Palmer, AK (2 grants).
Does Alaska Farmers Market Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Alaska Farmers Market Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "SNAP Market match" (3 grants) and "Local food purchase assistance" (3 grants).
Who are Alaska Farmers Market Association's largest grantees?
Alaska Farmers Market Association's largest 2025 grantees include Alaska Division of Public Assistanc ($36,083), Homer Farmers Market ($29,592) and Tanana Valley Farmers Market ($21,611), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alaska Farmers Market Association?
Alaska Farmers Market Association reported $117K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $266K.
What is Alaska Farmers Market Association?
Alaska Farmers Market Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fairbanks, AK. It holds $117K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Alaska Farmers Market Association's EIN?
Alaska Farmers Market Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3948661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
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