Field to Market
To meet the agricultural challenge of the 21st century by providing collaborative leadership that is transparent; grounded in science; focused on outcomes; open to the full range of technology choices; and committed to creating opportunities across the agricultural supply chain for continuous improvements in productivity, environmental quality, and human well-being.
Field to Market at a glance
In short: Field to Market gave $2.0M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $340K), top state Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,042,814
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $340,469
- Median grant
- $299,143
- Total assets
- $2,669,678
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Field to Market funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Practical Farmers of Iowa ($613K). Together the top 6 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Farmers of Iowa Ames, IA | To Strengthen US Rural and Agricultural Communities | $612,732 |
| Illinois Corn Growers Association (V) Bloomington, IL | To Strengthen US Rural and Agricultural Communities | $603,229 |
| Intertribal Agricultural Council Billings, MT | To Strengthen US Rural and Agricultural Communities | $353,849 |
| Growers Edge Johnston, IA | To Strengthen US Rural and Agricultural Communities | $244,436 |
| Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land East Point, GA | To Strengthen US Rural and Agricultural Communities | $150,000 |
| Akiptan Eagle Butte, SD | To Strengthen US Rural and Agricultural Communities | $78,568 |
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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 | $2,669,678 | $5,335,770 | $6,104,603 | $2,042,814 | 6 | $70 |
| 2023 | $3,114,237 | $3,462,182 | $3,335,034 | — | — | $1,081 |
| 2022 | $2,985,434 | $2,651,313 | $2,624,689 | — | — | $275 |
| 2021 | $1,954,449 | $3,149,925 | $2,934,103 | — | — | $131 |
| 2020 | $1,574,759 | $2,697,964 | $2,616,750 | — | — | $120 |
| 2019 | $1,566,116 | $2,389,356 | $2,911,514 | — | — | $527 |
About Field to Market
Based on IRS filings
Field to Market is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $70.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Field to Market is led by Scott Herndon, President - since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 8 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Herndon
President -
President - → President, 2023
President → President -, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$208K (2022) → $141K (2024)
Carrie Vollmer-Sanders
President -
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$79K (2024)
Jack Scott
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coralie Pierre
Director, Programs & Partnerships
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $124K (2024)
Eric Coronel
Director, Science & Research
Director of Science & Research → Director, Science & Research, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $153K (2024)
Mark Isbell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle French
Trustee
Secretary - → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Heiniger
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ceejay Girard
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Nelligan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Schaffner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Rock
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Cryan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Jonathan Hishmeh
Vice President, Science & Technology
Director, Data & Technology → Vice President, Science & Technology, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$155K (2019) → $196K (2024)
Kelly Young Senior Director
Of Education & Inclusion
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $119K (2024)
Kelsey Billings
Vice President
Vice President - → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$84K (2022) → $170K (2024)
Krista Vandetty
Senior Manager & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Brandon Hunnicutt
Vice Chair
Treasurer - → Chair, 2020
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Manley
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Locke
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (39)
- Former: Jeremy Peters (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Margaret Henry (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Sarah Fox (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Luisa Camargo (2021–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Sarah Alexander (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Edwards (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Megan Weidner (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Bue (2021–2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Andrew Walmsley (2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Dave Gustafson (2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Jamie Richards Executive (2022) — Assistant & Officer Manager
- Former: Mike Komp (2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Paul Scheetz Secretary (2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Until
- Former: Shelby Myers (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Allison Thompson (2019–2021) — Vice President, Science & Research
- Former: Chisara Ehiemere (2019–2021) — Director & Assurance -
- Former: Diane Herndon (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Hickman (2019–2021) — Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Implem.
- Former: Gary Oneill (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jamie Richards (2019–2021) — Executive Assistant & Office Manager
- Former: Jun Zhu (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Keira Franz (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Rod Snyder (2019–2021) — President & Ex-Officio-
- Former: Chad Bloom (2020–2021) — Trustee -
- Former: Jenny Ahlen (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lexi Clark (2020–2021) — Director & Programs
- Former: Ray Stewart (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Young (2021) — Senior Manager of Education & Dei
- Former: Paul Scheetz (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Simone Schenkel (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Franklin Hollley (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Stefani Grant (2019–2020) — Past Chair-Trustee
- Former: Suzy Friedman (2019–2020) — Trustee -
- Former: David Stanko (2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Debbie Reed (2019) — Secretary -
- Former: Melinda Cep (2019) — Trustee -
- Former: Melissa Ho (2019) — Trustee -
- Former: Michelle Nutting (2019) — Secretary -
- Former: Ryan Sirolli (2019) — Trustee -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $196K, to Paul Jonathan Hishmeh (VP, Science & Technology). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Field to Market
How much does Field to Market give each year?
Field to Market gave $2.0M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Field to Market's typical grant size?
Field to Market's median grant in 2024 was $299,143, and its average grant was $340,469, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Field to Market give grants?
Field to Market's top state is Iowa, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (30%) and Montana (17%).
Does Field to Market give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Field to Market's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Strengthen US Rural and Agricultural Communities" (6 grants).
Who are Field to Market's largest grantees?
Field to Market's largest 2024 grantees include Practical Farmers of Iowa ($612,732), Illinois Corn Growers Association (V) ($603,229) and Intertribal Agricultural Council ($353,849), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Field to Market?
Field to Market reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Field to Market?
Field to Market is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Field to Market's EIN?
Field to Market's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0885216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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