Edesia Inc
Edesia's mission is to treat and prevent malnutrition in the world's most vulnerable populations. Combatting malnutrition and poverty through the manufacture and distribution of ready-to-use therapeutic foods.
Edesia Inc at a glance
In short: Edesia Inc gave $1.4M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $339K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,356,730
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $339,183
- Median grant
- $142,600
- Total assets
- $162,254,713
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Edesia Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Edesia Inc
Who Edesia Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meds & Food for Kids ($998K). Together the top 4 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meds & Food for Kids St. Louis, MA | Program Support | $998,000 |
| Mayan Health Initiative Chicago, IL | Program Support | $201,450 |
| Alight Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $83,750 |
| Action Against Hunger Washington, DC | Program Support | $73,530 |
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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 | $162,254,713 | $104,212,476 | $101,556,712 | $1,356,730 | 4 | $3,647,152 |
| 2023 | $154,844,635 | $185,704,101 | $97,811,211 | — | — | $1,484,761 |
| 2022 | $64,305,173 | $85,460,693 | $77,331,660 | — | — | $42,817 |
| 2021 | $42,213,514 | $65,418,619 | $57,736,111 | — | — | $118,223 |
| 2020 | $34,638,112 | $45,463,901 | $42,596,303 | — | — | $197,467 |
About Edesia Inc
Based on IRS filings
Edesia Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in North Kingstown, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $162.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $3.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edesia Inc is led by Navyn Salem, President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Navyn Salem
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Dugas
Director of It
Senior It Manager → Director of It, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $189K (2024)
Daniel Adigun
Director of Quality
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$190K (2024)
Adeline Lescanne
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Glick
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dele Olojede
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dolf Van Der Brink
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Grimm
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynee Utter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Kamara
Vice President of Operations
Logistics Manager → Logistics Director, 2022
Logistics Director → Vice President of Operations, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Maria Kasparian
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Executive Director → Vice President of Strategic Partnrships, 2023
Vice President of Strategic Partnrships → Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Tom Stehl
Vice President of Growth
Deputy Director → Vice President of Growth, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Caroline Ogonowski
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff → Chief of Staff & Secretary, 2023
Chief of Staff & Secretary → Chief of Staff, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $166K (2024)
Brian O'Farrell
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, 2023
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$98K (2022) → $242K (2024)
Former officers (15)
- Former: David Duffell (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: John Clark (2021–2023) — Project Manager & Engineering Manager
- Former: Annie Abbruzzese (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bernie Beaudreau (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Cox (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Bucci (2020–2022) — Former CFO
- Former: Mary Gene Clavin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Salem (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ronald J. Yanku (2020–2022) — Vice President & Factory Director
- Former: Steve Lutterbeck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amanda Wallack (2021–2022) — Development Director
- Former: Nicole Ilic (2021–2022) — Nutrition & Research Director
- Former: Jennifer Phillips (2022) — Sales & Operations Director
- Former: Heidi Tremblay (2020–2021) — Quality Manager
- Former: Michael Maccarone (2020) — Production Manager
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 $242K, to Brian O'Farrell (Chief Financial Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edesia Inc
How much does Edesia Inc give each year?
Edesia Inc gave $1.4M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Edesia Inc's typical grant size?
Edesia Inc's median grant in 2024 was $142,600, and its average grant was $339,183, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Edesia Inc give grants?
Edesia Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and Minnesota (6%).
Does Edesia Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Edesia Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
How large is Edesia Inc?
Edesia Inc reported $162.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $104.2M.
What is Edesia Inc?
Edesia Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in North Kingstown, RI. It holds $162.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Edesia Inc's EIN?
Edesia Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0359866. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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