Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc
The Center for an Agricultural Economy supports rural communities and working landscapes by building a more interconnected local food system.
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc at a glance
In short: Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc gave $152K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,987
- +76.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,331
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,309
- Total assets
- $9,423,058
- +84.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ackermann Dairy ($50K). Together the top 6 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $152K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ackermann Dairy Hardwick, VT | Capital Support | $50,000 |
| Sunday Bell Farm North Danville, VT | Capital Support | $29,978 |
| Breadseed Farm Craftsbury, VT | Capital Support | $25,000 |
| Hillside Farm West Glover, VT | Capital Support | $19,617 |
| Northeast Kingdom Organizing Newport, VT | Operating Support | $17,655 |
| Snug Valley Farm East Hardwick, VT | Capital Support | $9,737 |
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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 | $9,423,058 | $6,856,614 | $3,972,767 | $151,987 | 6 | $1,319 |
| 2023 | $5,110,802 | $4,902,744 | $3,465,097 | $86,098 | 4 | $4,047 |
| 2022 | $3,468,842 | $4,764,510 | $4,734,616 | $1,693,774 | 1 | $685 |
| 2021 | $3,140,662 | $3,125,886 | $2,743,654 | $17,500 | Total only | $-8,833 |
| 2020 | $2,823,143 | $2,359,960 | $2,132,919 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hardwick, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc's 2024 filing lists 12 officers; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Nottermann
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair Marvin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Davis
Director to
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director to, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Libby Mullin
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Goodwin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Levison
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Carroll
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Ramsay
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Helen Beattie
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Prevot
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fan Watkinson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Merrill
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Andrew Meyer (2020–2023) — Director to
- Former: Emily Maclure (2020–2023) — Director to
- Former: Kristin Blodgett (2020–2021) — Deputy Director
- Former: Matthew Derr (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pete Johnson (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Jon Ramsay (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc
How much does Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc give each year?
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc gave $152K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $86K across 4 grants.
What is Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc's typical grant size?
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,309, and its average grant was $25,331, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc give grants?
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Capital Support" (5 grants).
Who are Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc's largest grantees?
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ackermann Dairy ($50,000), Sunday Bell Farm ($29,978) and Breadseed Farm ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc?
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What is Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc?
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hardwick, VT. It holds $9.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc's EIN?
Center for an Agricultural Economy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1201683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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