Ecoagriculture International Inc
Ecoagriculture partners enables landscape partnerships to engage in long-term collaboration, access finance, and influence local, national, and global policy to advance integrated landscape management.
Ecoagriculture International Inc at a glance
In short: Ecoagriculture International Inc gave $183K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,814
- +203.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,938
- +203.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,814
- Total assets
- $1,857,503
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ecoagriculture International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fund for the City of New York ($100K). Together the top 3 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ecoagriculture International Inc gives
- Giving grew 422% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $186K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for the City of New York New York, NY | Target Foundation/Ecoag - Grant Agreement with Core | $100,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation Arlington, VA | EBA Global Fund Subgrant Agreement (3 Payments) | $70,814 |
| Technology Matters Palo Alto, CA | Subgrant for tech partner tech matters to support participating landscapes I | $12,000 |
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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 | $1,857,503 | $2,363,308 | $2,500,271 | $182,814 | 3 | $25,361 |
| 2023 | $2,032,079 | $1,687,049 | $1,652,762 | $60,255 | 3 | $85 |
| 2022 | $2,028,623 | $2,222,143 | $1,544,125 | $186,250 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $1,250,077 | $2,065,080 | $886,679 | $35,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $87,154 | $663,539 | $871,510 | $16,390 | 2 | — |
About Ecoagriculture International Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ecoagriculture International Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oakton, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ecoagriculture International Inc is led by Sara J. Scherr, Board Member, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara J. Scherr
Board Member, President & CEO
President & CEO → Board Member, President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $88K (2024)
Graham Wood
Board Member, President & CEO Interim
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Quam
Board Member & Chair
Kay Quam - Vice Chair Board Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Board Member & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth A. Shames
Managing Director
Director Policy & Markets → Managing Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Bemmy Granados
Director of Innovation in Landscape
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Heidi I. Jones
Director of Finance & Administration
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$97K (2024)
Michael Keller
Director of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Neerakar Uprety To
Director of Finance & Administration
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$21K (2024)
Barbara Rose
Board Member & Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2023
Board Treasurer → Board Member & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Defries
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jagdeesh Rao Puppala
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannette Tramhel
Board Member & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: James Brumm (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Raul Tuazon (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Neerakar Uprety (2023) — Director of Finance & Administration
- Former: Emile Frison (2020–2021) — Board Chair Co Chair
- Former: David Boyer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mariteuw Chimere Diaw (2020) — Board Member
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 $139K, to Seth a Shames (Managing Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ecoagriculture International Inc
How much does Ecoagriculture International Inc give each year?
Ecoagriculture International Inc gave $183K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 3 grants.
What is Ecoagriculture International Inc's typical grant size?
Ecoagriculture International Inc's median grant in 2024 was $70,814, and its average grant was $60,938, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ecoagriculture International Inc give grants?
Ecoagriculture International Inc gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (39%) and California (7%).
Does Ecoagriculture International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ecoagriculture International Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Ecoagriculture International Inc?
Ecoagriculture International Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Ecoagriculture International Inc?
Ecoagriculture International Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oakton, VA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ecoagriculture International Inc's EIN?
Ecoagriculture International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2349392. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- 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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