Flock Inc
Flock Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists 78 grants totaling $23,954,811. An earlier description of the foundation states that it works toward a just transition to a regenerative economy in the United States.
Flock Inc at a glance
In short: Flock Inc gave $24.0M across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $307K), top state New York. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,954,811
- +221.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $307,113
- +340.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $135,000
- Total assets
- $25,861,013
- +255.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (16 of 78, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Flock Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rostam 101 Huntington Ave 25, Boston, MA 02199
Phone: (617) 247-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Flock Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Native Movement ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $13.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
416 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 416 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (28%), California (24%), and Alaska (13%). Washington and Tennessee each received 5% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Flock Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 78 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $302K; repeat grants $309K. How we count
Medians: $169K first-time, $120K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 317% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2020) to $24.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $24.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native Movement Fairbanks, AK | General Operations & Program/Project Support | $2,585,000 |
| Seed Commons New York, NY | General Operations & Program/Project Support | $2,300,000 |
| Open Buffalo Inc Upper Buffalo, NY | General Operations & Program/Project Support | $1,777,311 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | Program/Project Support | $1,300,000 |
| Urban Tilth Richmond, CA | General Operations | $1,235,000 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network Oakland, CA | General Operations | $1,100,000 |
| Solidaire Network Seattle, WA | General Operations | $1,000,000 |
| Appalachian Community Fund Knoxville, TN | General Operations & Program/Project Support | $970,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation Oakland, CA | Program/Project Support | $825,000 |
| Voices for a Sustainable Future DBA Labor Network for Sustainability Takoma Park, MD | General Operations | $650,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,861,013 | $43,883,910 | $25,300,373 | $23,954,811 | 78 | $23,954,811 | $10,959,748 | $1,405,906 |
| 2023 | $7,277,232 | $9,965,266 | $10,294,337 | $7,461,616 | 107 | $7,461,616 | $1,054,235 | $406,535 |
| 2022 | $7,606,303 | $12,287,874 | $7,022,890 | $5,932,674 | 86 | $5,932,674 | $8,561 | $300,699 |
| 2021 | $2,341,319 | $7,400,301 | $6,822,469 | $5,741,184 | 91 | — | $2,588 | $188,502 |
| 2020 | $1,763,487 | $4,509,477 | $4,586,696 | $3,777,759 | 54 | — | $1,015,037 | $223,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flock Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
An earlier description states that Flock Inc works to support communities on the front lines of the extractive economy in building political, economic, and cultural power for systemic change. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include advancing Indigenous rights and sustainable communities, supporting democratic and community-controlled economic development, and working for racial, economic, and environmental justice. Other recipients describe work in sustainable local food production and community leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Flock Inc made 78 grants totaling $23,954,811. Awards ranged from $25,000 to $2,585,000, with a median grant of $135,000. Its largest grants included $2,585,000 to Native Movement, $2,300,000 to Seed Commons, and $1,777,311 to Open Buffalo Inc. The filing lists their purposes as general operations and program/project support.
Native Movement describes its mission as engaging community members to advance Indigenous peoples’ rights, the rights of Mother Earth, and healthy, sustainable communities. Seed Commons describes its work as researching and implementing practices for community economic development through democratic enterprise and community-controlled, non-extractive capital. Open Buffalo states that it advances racial, economic, and ecological justice in Western New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Farhad Ebrahimi as president; Nina Ross as vice president, clerk, and director; and Noeleen Little as treasurer.
Flock Inc is led by Farhad Ebrahimi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Farhad Ebrahimi
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Ross
Vice President, Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noeleen Little
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Flock Inc
How much does Flock Inc give each year?
Flock Inc gave $24.0M across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.5M across 107 grants.
What is Flock Inc's typical grant size?
Flock Inc's median grant in 2024 was $135,000, and its average grant was $307,113, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Flock Inc that year got $302K on average.
Where does Flock Inc give grants?
Flock Inc's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Alaska (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (8 grants), Oakland, CA (7 grants), Whitesburg, KY (4 grants) and Richmond, CA (3 grants).
Does Flock Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Flock Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program/Project Support" (21 grants).
Who are Flock Inc's largest grantees?
Flock Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Native Movement ($2,585,000), Seed Commons ($2,300,000) and Open Buffalo Inc ($1,777,311), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Flock Inc?
Flock Inc reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Flock Inc fund?
An earlier description states that Flock Inc works to support communities on the front lines of the extractive economy in building political, economic, and cultural power for systemic change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Flock Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Flock Inc's EIN?
Flock Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8087695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Flock Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Flock Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/flock-inc-morg_f540cbe3672d4ebfb892a0c1ad795ad8
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