Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula
Research and teach biointensive food growing methods.
Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula at a glance
In short: Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula reported $350K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $350,051 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $766,767
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,253,100
- -34.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,794
- -74.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,377,322
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it reported $350K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kilili Self-Help Project Mill Valley, CA | Assistance | $39,835 |
| Vedant Vale Gardens LLC Po Box, NC | Assistance | $20,000 |
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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 | $766,767 | $1,253,100 | $1,377,322 | $350,051 | Total only | $2,794 |
| 2023 | $904,859 | $1,898,010 | $1,428,262 | $333,813 | Total only | $11,092 |
| 2022 | $469,256 | $1,124,691 | $1,089,917 | $59,835 | 2 | $825 |
| 2021 | $526,114 | $745,807 | $1,092,971 | $38,660 | 2 | $5,423 |
| 2020 | $891,343 | $1,057,518 | $1,109,282 | $62,730 | 1 | $4,430 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula
Based on IRS filings
Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Willits, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $767K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $350K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula is led by John C Jeavons, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C Jeavons
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
John Beeby
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$49K (2022) → $192 (2024)
Matt Drewno
Vice President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Olan Cox
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Craig Alan Siska
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $85K, to John C Jeavons (Pres/Exec Dir). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula
How much does Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula give each year?
Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula reported $350K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $334K in grants paid.
How large is Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula?
Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula reported $767K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula?
Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Willits, CA. It holds $767K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula operate?
Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula has awarded grants in California, North Carolina.
What is Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula's EIN?
Ecology Action of the Midpeninsula's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1733299. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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