Farms Work Wonders Corporation
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Farms Work Wonders Corporation at a glance
In short: Farms Work Wonders Corporation gave $44K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,554
- +167.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,518
- +78.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,218
- Total assets
- $481,006
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Farms Work Wonders Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Co Inc ($22K). Together the top 3 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Farms Work Wonders Corporation gives
- Giving grew 257% 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 $2K (2020) to $44K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $44K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Co Inc Wardensville, WV | General Operations | $21,777 |
| Mathias-Baker Volunteer Fire Company Mathias, WV | General Operations | $15,218 |
| Wardensville Rescue Squad Wardensville, WV | General Operations | $6,559 |
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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 | $481,006 | $3,950,808 | $4,072,981 | $43,554 | 3 | $1 |
| 2023 | $746,062 | $3,430,968 | $3,182,032 | $16,310 | 2 | $6 |
| 2022 | $376,240 | $2,545,057 | $2,828,344 | $15,532 | 2 | $18 |
| 2021 | $643,728 | $1,775,077 | $2,032,015 | $12,200 | 2 | $88 |
| 2020 | $1,055,606 | $2,510,649 | $1,721,178 | $2,370 | Total only | $46 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Farms Work Wonders Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Farms Work Wonders Corporation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Wardensville, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $481K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farms Work Wonders Corporation is led by Paul Yandura, President, Treasurer & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Yandura
President, Treasurer & Executive Director
President & Treasurer → President & Secretary, 2021
President & Secretary → President, Treasurer & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colette Laforce
Chair, Secretary & Board Member
Chair & Director → Chair, Secretary & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Smith
Managing Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $102K (2024)
Seth Wells
Culinary Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$127K (2022) → $129K (2024)
Dania De La Vega
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Yates
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Orndorff
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Brill
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lewis
Founding Board Member
Director → Founding Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jonathan Lewis (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Zitelli (2020–2021) — 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 $129K, to Seth Wells (Culinary Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Farms Work Wonders Corporation
How much does Farms Work Wonders Corporation give each year?
Farms Work Wonders Corporation gave $44K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
What is Farms Work Wonders Corporation's typical grant size?
Farms Work Wonders Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $15,218, and its average grant was $14,518, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Farms Work Wonders Corporation give grants?
Farms Work Wonders Corporation gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wardensville, WV (2 grants).
Does Farms Work Wonders Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Farms Work Wonders Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Farms Work Wonders Corporation?
Farms Work Wonders Corporation reported $481K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Farms Work Wonders Corporation?
Farms Work Wonders Corporation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Wardensville, WV. It holds $481K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Farms Work Wonders Corporation's EIN?
Farms Work Wonders Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1634113. 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 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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