Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc
Preserve Rhode Island farmland and our agricultural and culinary knowledge. Build healthier communities. Increase access to fresher, tastier food. Improve impact of food production and distribution on our environment. Strengthen community-based businesses.
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc at a glance
In short: Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $231K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,156,088
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $231,218
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,991
- Total assets
- $19,654,212
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Me Federation of Farmers Markets ($317K). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 30 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc gives
- Giving grew 33% 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 $872K (2021) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Me Federation of Farmers Markets Pittsfield, ME | Gusnip Grant | $316,613 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Auburn, ME | Gusnip Grant | $264,878 |
| NH Food Bank Manchester, NH | Gusnip Grant | $250,991 |
| VT Nofa Richmond, VT | Gusnip Grant | $216,467 |
| CT End Hunger Hartford, CT | Gusnip Grant | $107,139 |
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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 | $19,654,212 | $7,867,556 | $8,210,833 | $1,156,088 | 5 | $189,751 |
| 2023 | $20,605,818 | $8,729,713 | $7,316,677 | $1,111,176 | 5 | $245,438 |
| 2022 | $19,700,490 | $6,182,639 | $5,478,353 | $1,078,146 | 5 | $134,062 |
| 2021 | $19,574,577 | $7,671,925 | $4,900,568 | $872,336 | 7 | $130,626 |
| 2020 | $11,647,910 | $6,902,078 | $5,935,943 | $1,675,750 | 8 | $124,983 |
About Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc
Based on IRS filings
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $190K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc is led by John Auger, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Auger
Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
Co-Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angel Mendez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley McShane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Merz
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Brush
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Branch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Fleet
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brayden Puddington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Andreozzi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Rye
Executive Di
Co-Executive → Co-Exec Director, 2022
Co-Exec Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Jane Sabatini
Treasurer
Treasurer → Co-Chair, 2023
Co-Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Bruce Tillinghast (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maureen Lund (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Zabelin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tj Delledonne (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Clegg (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Georgina Sarpong (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lynn Bowman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sheri Griffin (2020–2022) — Co-Exec Director
- Former: Maureen Pothier (2020) — 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 $133K, to Jesse Rye (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc
How much does Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc give each year?
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 5 grants.
What is Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc's typical grant size?
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,991, and its average grant was $231,218, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc give grants?
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc gives mostly in Maine: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (22%) and Vermont (19%).
Does Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gusnip Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc's largest grantees?
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Me Federation of Farmers Markets ($316,613), Good Shepherd Food Bank ($264,878) and NH Food Bank ($250,991), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc?
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc reported $19.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What is Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc?
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Providence, RI. It holds $19.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc's EIN?
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4625643. 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 November 9, 2021)
- 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 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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