Feed Em Freedom
Feed'em freedom foundation (FFF) ignites and centers black agriculturists to participate as owners and movement leaders within agriculture, land stewardship, regional food security response, and economic prosperity.
Feed Em Freedom at a glance
In short: Feed Em Freedom gave $68K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $68K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $68,460
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $68,460
- Median grant
- $68,460
- Total assets
- $1,735,454
- +451.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Feed Em Freedom funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mudbone Grown ($68K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mudbone Grown Corbett, OR | Fiscal Sponsorship. | $68,460 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,735,454 | $2,595,903 | $1,153,630 | $68,460 | 1 | $2,361 |
| 2022 | $314,541 | $651,618 | $404,029 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $45,592 | $115,900 | $70,308 | — | — | — |
About Feed Em Freedom
Based on IRS filings
Feed Em Freedom is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $68K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Feed Em Freedom is led by Arthur Shavers Jr., President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Arthur Shavers Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2023)
Shantae Johnson
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$53K (2022) → $62K (2023)
April Murphy
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jami Thanos
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Edwards
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Rhodes
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Funchess
Trasurer
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alex Rhodes (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Etsegenet Ayele (2022) — Development Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $62K, to Shantae Johnson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Feed Em Freedom
How much does Feed Em Freedom give each year?
Feed Em Freedom gave $68K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is Feed Em Freedom?
Feed Em Freedom reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Feed Em Freedom?
Feed Em Freedom is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Portland, OR. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Feed Em Freedom operate?
Feed Em Freedom has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Feed Em Freedom's EIN?
Feed Em Freedom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2141093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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 2023 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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