Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
To help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+92.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$107K
+19.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-0.4% YoY
About Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
Based on IRS filings
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ASHEVILLE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,147,464 | $2,149,766 | $1,961,289 |
| Revenue | $2,836,419 | $2,109,109 | $1,910,061 |
| Expenses | $2,255,746 | $1,870,697 | $1,856,903 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,133 | $12,114 | $2,924 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture ($35,249), Nourish Knoxville ($25,892), Mountain BizWorks ($14,998).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture Boone, NC | Sub-Award | $35,249 |
| Hub City Farmer's Market Spartanburg, SC | Sub-Award | $14,355 |
| MAHEC Asheville, NC | Sub-Award | $8,408 |
| Nourish Knoxville Knoxville, TN | Sub-Award | $25,892 |
| NC Cooperative Extension Asheville, NC | Sub-Award | $7,761 |
| Mountain BizWorks Asheville, NC | Sub-Award | $14,998 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Nicholie | Executive Director | 40 | $95,217 |
| Carrie Keller | President | 2 | — |
| Wendy Brugh | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Francisco Castelblanco | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Nilofer Culture | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Lisa Payne | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mary Walsh | Board Member | 1 | — |
| William Bill Durr | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Craig Mauney | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project?
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ASHEVILLE, NC. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project?
As of 2024, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project holds $4.1M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $107K in 2024.
Where does Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project operate?
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project has awarded grants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee.
What size grants does Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project award?
In 2024, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project awarded 6 grants totaling $107K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project's EIN?
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1642769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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