Caretaker Farm
Caretaker Farm is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Medford, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K.
Caretaker Farm at a glance
In short: Caretaker Farm gave $7K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,750
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $2,019
- +1060.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Caretaker Farm funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Equamore Foundation ($3K). Together the top 4 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Caretaker Farm gives
- Giving grew 367% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $2K (2022) to $7K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equamore Foundation Ashland, OR | Care of Abused Horses | $2,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | Shelter for Cats and Dogs | $2,000 |
| Sanctuary One Jacksonville, OR | Animal Refuge | $1,500 |
| Cats Medford, OR | Shelter for Cats | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,019 | $40,000 | $38,155 | $7,000 | 4 | $38,155 |
| 2024 | $174 | $40,000 | $39,880 | $6,000 | 4 | $39,880 |
| 2023 | $54 | $35,000 | $35,177 | $2,900 | 4 | $35,177 |
| 2022 | $231 | $30,000 | $30,376 | $1,500 | 4 | $30,376 |
| 2021 | $607 | $30,000 | $31,021 | $6,000 | 4 | $31,021 |
| 2020 | $1,628 | $25,000 | $29,135 | $5,500 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Caretaker Farm is led by David J. Benz PhD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Benz PhD
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison P. Benz
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reneta O. Wolff PhD
Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 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.
Frequently asked questions about Caretaker Farm
How much does Caretaker Farm give each year?
Caretaker Farm gave $7K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 4 grants.
What is Caretaker Farm's typical grant size?
Caretaker Farm's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $1,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Caretaker Farm give grants?
Caretaker Farm gives mostly in Oregon: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (29%).
Does Caretaker Farm give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Caretaker Farm's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Caretaker Farm?
Caretaker Farm reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
What is Caretaker Farm?
Caretaker Farm is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Medford, OR. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Caretaker Farm's EIN?
Caretaker Farm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2327547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Caretaker Farm funds
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