Fibershed's mission is to provide experiential education that both generates awareness, and teaches the necessary skills within our community to build and sustain a thriving bioregional textile culture that functions hand-in-hand with principles of ecological balance, local economies, and regional organic agriculture.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+50.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$31K
+91.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-4.1% YoY
About Fibershed
Based on IRS filings
Fibershed is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN GERONIMO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,139,296 | $1,420,425 | $1,284,510 |
| Revenue | $2,650,343 | $1,936,239 | $1,858,058 |
| Expenses | $2,193,988 | $1,767,223 | $1,909,721 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chico Flax ($25,547), Navarro Vineyards ($5,632).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chico Flax Chico, CA | Fiber systems & sustainability | $25,547 |
| Navarro Vineyards Philo, CA | Fiber systems & sustainability | $5,632 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Burgess | Executive Director & Board President | 40 | $78,540 |
| Dustin Kahn | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Marlie de Swart | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kat Anderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nick Tipon | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fibershed?
Fibershed is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN GERONIMO, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fibershed?
As of 2024, Fibershed holds $2.1M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $31K in 2024.
Where does Fibershed operate?
Fibershed has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Nevada.
What size grants does Fibershed award?
In 2024, Fibershed awarded 2 grants totaling $31K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fibershed's EIN?
Fibershed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3055196. 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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