Appalachian Sustainable Development
Appalachian Sustainable Development is a public charity based in Duffield, Virginia. Founded in 1995, it works to strengthen Appalachian agriculture through education, food access, workforce development, resource management, and economic development.
Appalachian Sustainable Development at a glance
In short: Appalachian Sustainable Development gave $1.2M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), top state Ohio. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,178,170
- +102.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,545
- +61.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,915
- Total assets
- $4,333,157
- +50.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Appalachian Sustainable Development
- Contact
Mailing address: 280 Boone Trail Road, Duffield, VA 24244
Phone: (276) 623-1121
Website: https://asdevelop.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Appalachian Sustainable Development
Farmer and Rancher Mentoring (FARM) Program
Appalachian Sustainable Development
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Learning Landscapes
Appalachian Sustainable Development
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Southwest Virginia Field School - Winter Business Intensive
Appalachian Sustainable Development
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Appalachian Sustainable Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coalfield Development ($284K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 60 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Duffield, Virginia. Its website identifies northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia as its original service area and says its work has expanded to partners in West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southeast Ohio. The 2024 Business Builder Subawards announcement named Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and parts of Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania as the program’s geographic scope.
In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (36%), Vermont (9%), Virginia (5%), and Tennessee (3%). The recipient-state figure for the largest share is unidentified in the filing data provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Appalachian Sustainable Development open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $478K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalfield Development | — | $284,326 |
| Appalachian Center for Economic Networks Athens, OH | — | $257,129 |
| Rural Action The Plains, OH | — | $165,554 |
| Savanna Institute | — | $142,434 |
| Interlace Commons Bristol, VT | — | $111,705 |
| University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry | — | $44,285 |
| Bristol's Promise Bristol, VA | — | $35,000 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension of Greene Count | — | $30,915 |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | — | $28,836 |
| Radford University Radford, VA | — | $28,269 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,333,157 | $6,652,296 | $5,201,784 | $1,178,170 | 15 | $62 |
| 2023 | $2,879,012 | $4,217,074 | $3,617,473 | $582,252 | 12 | $72 |
| 2022 | $1,875,341 | $3,091,353 | $2,941,093 | $500,773 | 12 | $85 |
| 2021 | $1,778,820 | $3,125,936 | $2,591,662 | $509,936 | 11 | $63 |
| 2020 | $1,579,662 | $2,116,070 | $2,156,382 | $478,315 | 10 | $387 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s website states its mission is to build a thriving agricultural economy, strengthen workforce and community prosperity, and advance conservation through commerce. Its 2024 filing describes a mission of educating residents and farmers in southwest Virginia and East Tennessee about organic farming and forest conservation. The filing also describes farmer education in organic growing methods and finding markets for crops, and helping people with food needs access nutritious supplies and food education.
Its programs include agroforestry support, the Appalachian Harvest Food Hub, the Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub, workforce development, community food-growing initiatives, and school and community gardens. The organization’s 2024 grants show support for a range of recipients. For example, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks describes its mission as building the capacity of Appalachian Ohio communities to work together toward a sustainable regional economy. Rural Action describes its mission as developing regional assets in environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable ways. Interlace Commons describes its purpose as promoting agroforestry and associated land-use practices through education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Appalachian Sustainable Development reported 15 grants totaling $1,178,170. Grant amounts ranged from $6,151 to $284,326, with a median of $30,915.
The largest reported grants included $284,326 to Coalfield Development, $257,129 to the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks, $165,554 to Rural Action, $142,434 to Savanna Institute, and $111,705 to Interlace Commons. Other recipients included the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry ($44,285), Bristol’s Promise ($35,000), East Tennessee State University ($28,836), and Radford University ($28,269).
In September 2024, the organization announced applications for a $16 million Business Builder Subawards program for farm and food businesses in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and parts of Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The announced program had five funding cycles, with the first closing November 1, 2024, and later cycles planned from spring 2025 through fall 2027. The first cycle is past; the announcement does not establish whether later cycles are currently accepting applications. The organization described providing applicants with grant-writing support, mentoring, and business-planning services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Baldwin, Dr. Theresa Burris, Ben Casteel, Dr. Heather Champey, John Gifford, Earl Gohl, Antoinette Goodrich, Trevor Hansard, Jake Harris, and Lindsey Hensley as directors. Listed roles include director/chair, director/secretary, and director.
Appalachian Sustainable Development is led by Heather Champey, Director & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Champey
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Antoinette Goodrich
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ben Casteel
Director & Cha
Director → Director & Cha, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dirk Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Earl Gohl
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jake Harris
Director & Cha
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Woolwine
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Gifford
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Thompson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsey Hensley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Hopp
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theresa Burris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Willis
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Trevor Hansard
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kayla Carter (2020) — Director
- Former: Margie Tomann (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven Bradley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Appalachian Sustainable Development
How much does Appalachian Sustainable Development give each year?
Appalachian Sustainable Development gave $1.2M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $582K across 12 grants.
What is Appalachian Sustainable Development's typical grant size?
Appalachian Sustainable Development's median grant in 2024 was $30,915, and its average grant was $78,545, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Appalachian Sustainable Development that year got $20K on average.
Where does Appalachian Sustainable Development give grants?
Appalachian Sustainable Development's top state is Ohio, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Vermont (9%) and Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Johnson City, TN (2 grants).
Who are Appalachian Sustainable Development's largest grantees?
Appalachian Sustainable Development's largest 2024 grantees include Coalfield Development ($284,326), Appalachian Center for Economic Networks ($257,129) and Rural Action ($165,554), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Appalachian Sustainable Development?
Appalachian Sustainable Development reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What does Appalachian Sustainable Development fund?
The organization’s website states its mission is to build a thriving agricultural economy, strengthen workforce and community prosperity, and advance conservation through commerce. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Appalachian Sustainable Development?
Appalachian Sustainable Development has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check asdevelop.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Appalachian Sustainable Development's EIN?
Appalachian Sustainable Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1445533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Appalachian Sustainable Development funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/appalachian-sustainable-development-morg_888ae94dd1ff45bf9603015601e33b55
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