Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Burlington, VT EIN: 20-2474069 Website

CATALYZE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, BUILD CAPACITY,AND SUPPORT TRANSITIONS TO RESILIENT AGROECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS ROOTED IN JUSTICE AND EQUALITY IN THE CARIBBEAN

Key facts about Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc

EIN: 20-2474069
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $290,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $72,500
Median grant: $80,000
Total assets: $1,080,098
Primary geography: New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc's 4 itemized 2024 grants were New York (55%), Georgia (28%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+91.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$290K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$73K

About Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc

Based on IRS filings

Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $290K. Net investment income was $9K.

Focus Areas

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $160K (55%)

Georgia $80K (28%)

District of Columbia $50K (17%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Georgia New York

Cities

New YorkDecaturWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,080,098	$565,281	$152,106
Revenue	$1,683,512	$940,348	$217,946
Expenses	$1,185,449	$527,801	$264,511
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$8,706	$2,948	$435
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Foundation for a Civil Society ($80,000), Environmental Defense Fund ($80,000), Medicc ($80,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FOUNDATION FOR A CIVIL SOCIETY New York, NY	ARTISTIC SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE PROJECTS.	$80,000
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND New York, NY	ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE PROJECTS.	$80,000
MEDICC Decatur, GA	HEALTH SUSTAINABILITY & RESIENCE PROJECTS.	$80,000
CENTER FOR ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY IN THE AMERICAS Washington, DC	SUSTAINABILITY & IMMIGRATION ISSUES.	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Helen Rortvedt	President	—	—
Margarita Fernandez	Executive Dir.	35	$108,107
Julian Portilla	Secretary	—	—
Martha Caswell	Director	—	—
Garrett Graddy-Lovelace	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc?

Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Burlington, VT. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc?

As of 2024, Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc holds $1.1M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $290K in 2024.

Where does Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc operate?

Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, New York.

What size grants does Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc award?

In 2024, Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $290K — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc's EIN?

Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2474069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.