Farming for the Future Foundation
Farming for the Future Foundation is a private foundation, based in Plover, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38.9M in total assets. In 2024, it made $3.2M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $314K.
Farming for the Future Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $38,911,824
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,255,065
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $3,226,172
- -90.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,542,152
- +123.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Farming for the Future Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
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
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osseo-Fairchild School District Osseo, WI | Ag Innovation Challenge 2023 1ST Place Sponsor | $600 |
| Tomah Area School District Tomah, WI | Ag innovation challenge - 2nd and 3rd place sponsor | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,911,824 | $4,255,065 | $5,542,152 | — | — | $3,226,172 | $313,800 |
| 2023 | $35,904,247 | $7,139,290 | $2,480,561 | $1,100 | 2 | $34,972,234 | $2,882 |
| 2022 | $23,917,644 | $6,488,699 | $1,142,549 | — | — | $1,094,784 | $103,610 |
| 2021 | $15,517,922 | $9,948,061 | $655,305 | — | — | $610,823 | $194,350 |
| 2020 | $6,131,434 | $1,943,086 | $498,509 | — | — | — | $62,123 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farming for the Future Foundation is led by Andrew Reitz, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Reitz
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$93K (2024)
Phyllis King
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$60K (2024)
Richard R. Pavelski
President
President → Director, 2023
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Pavelski
Director
Director → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Diercks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Lamb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle L. Peariso
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamas Houlihan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Everhart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Palmby
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Dobbe
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Okray
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dick Okray (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gregg Hansel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeremie Pavelski (2022) — 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 $93K, to Andrew Reitz (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Farming for the Future Foundation
How large is Farming for the Future Foundation?
Farming for the Future Foundation reported $38.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
Where does Farming for the Future Foundation operate?
Farming for the Future Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Farming for the Future Foundation's EIN?
Farming for the Future Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3939351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Farming for the Future Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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