FARMER FOODSHARE RESHAPES THE DISCONNECTED FOOD SYSTEM BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO GROWING AND ACCESSING LOCAL FOOD. WE CREATE MARKETS FOR LOCAL FARMERS AND DELIVER FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+38.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$302K
+91.6% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+67.7% YoY
About Farmer Foodshare Inc
Based on IRS filings
Farmer Foodshare Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in DURHAM, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $302K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,240,676 | $895,972 | $376,830 |
| Revenue | $3,411,005 | $2,343,624 | $1,464,619 |
| Expenses | $3,082,542 | $1,901,230 | $1,391,398 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,632 | $604 | $-3,571 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Durham Farmers Market ($84,631), Carrboro Farmers Market ($66,134), Table ($55,875).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK FARMERS MARKET DURHAM, NC | ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY | $16,520 |
| CARRBORO FARMERS MARKET CARRBORO, NC | ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY | $66,134 |
| DURHAM FARMERS MARKET DURHAM, NC | ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY | $84,631 |
| EMANUEL FOOD PANTRY DURHAM, NC | ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY | $37,500 |
| ENO RIVER FARMERS MARKET CEDAR GROVE, NC | ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY | $12,766 |
| FARMERS OF ORANGE CHAPEL HILL, NC | ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY | $19,598 |
| FARMERS ORGANIZATION OF DURHAM MARKET CORPORATION DURHAM, NC | ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY | $9,020 |
| TABLE CARRBORO, NC | ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY | $55,875 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENDALL KIRK | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHELSIE CHINA | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DARIN KNAPP | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WILL CLARK | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| NOAH ASHENAFI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA BIEDIGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA FLORICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW GRAVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRITTANY GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FRED JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANJALIQUE KNIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LUCILLE PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAM RIVERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEANINE SOUFAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KELLY CRANE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmer Foodshare Inc?
Farmer Foodshare Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in DURHAM, NC. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Farmer Foodshare Inc?
As of 2024, Farmer Foodshare Inc holds $1.2M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $302K in 2024.
Where does Farmer Foodshare Inc operate?
Farmer Foodshare Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Farmer Foodshare Inc award?
In 2024, Farmer Foodshare Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $302K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Farmer Foodshare Inc's EIN?
Farmer Foodshare Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3717889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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