Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower small and mid-sized farmers to build generational wealth by expanding market access, providing technical assistance, and enhancing financial resilience. The organization's vision is a future where small and mid-sized farmers build enduring wealth, leave a powerful legacy for future generations, and play a defining role in shaping the character and future of the U.S. agricultural sector. Freedmen Heirs Foundation creates pathways to economic mobility and generational wealth for small and mid-sized farming families through three core program pillars: FH-MAP, which equips farmers with the knowledge and tools needed to access higher-value markets; FARM, which supports cash flow management, budgeting, recordkeeping, and financial planning to build profitable and sustainable farm businesses; and the Legacy Initiative, which supports farmers in building generational wealth, leaving enduring legacies, and play
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,075
- -79.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,075
- -79.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,075
- Total assets
- $319,732
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Various - Individually 5K ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2025) to $54K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various - Individually 5K Germantown, MD | — | $11,075 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319,732 | $727,399 | $692,917 | $11,075 | 1 | $42 |
| 2024 | $279,034 | $463,088 | $540,882 | $54,075 | 1 | $66 |
| 2023 | $356,828 | $185,241 | $371,176 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $542,763 | $199,484 | $201,721 | — | — | $145 |
| 2021 | $545,001 | $549,532 | $4,532 | — | — | $111 |
About Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Germantown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $320K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $42.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc is led by Seanicaa Herron, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Seanicaa Herron
CEO
Secretary → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$138K (2022) → $182K (2025)
Kelee James
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Rainey
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Binns
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loutrina Staley
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Rock
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharlene Brown
Management
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $182K, to Seanicaa Herron (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc
How much does Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc give each year?
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $54K across 1 grant.
How large is Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc?
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc reported $320K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $727K.
What is Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc?
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Germantown, MD. It holds $320K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc operate?
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland.
What is Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc's EIN?
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3033433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
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