THE MISSION OF FRESH APPROACH IS TO CREATE LONG-TERM CHANGE IN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY CONNECTING CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES WITH HEALTHY FOOD FROM CALIFORNIA FARMERS AND EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+28.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
-82.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
-55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-59.5% YoY
About Fresh Approach
Based on IRS filings
Fresh Approach is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CONCORD, 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 4 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,142,652 | $1,673,724 | $1,880,574 |
| Revenue | $3,389,179 | $2,827,689 | $3,006,594 |
| Expenses | $3,019,528 | $3,125,955 | $2,820,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,296 | $9,982 | $2,545 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Spade and Plow ($51,840), Pie Ranch ($12,000), Center for Land Based Learning ($11,257).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR LAND BASED LEARNING WOODLAND, CA | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $11,257 |
| PIE RANCH PESCADERO, CA | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $12,000 |
| SPADE AND PLOW SAN MARTIN, CA | SANTA CLARA COUNTY DIRECT FOOD ASSISTANCE | $51,840 |
| BUTTE COUNTY LOCAL FOOD NETWORK CHICO, CA | CDFA STIMULUS ASSISTANCE | $5,092 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE SHEPHERD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MCKINLEY BAKER | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| PETROS MASKAL | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| ALLEN MOY | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ED CHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KATIE CONRAD | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JEANNE YU | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| NICOLE SILVA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LAURA DE TAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $115,163 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fresh Approach?
Fresh Approach is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CONCORD, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fresh Approach?
As of 2024, Fresh Approach holds $2.1M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $80K in 2024.
Where does Fresh Approach operate?
Fresh Approach has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Fresh Approach award?
In 2024, Fresh Approach awarded 4 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fresh Approach's EIN?
Fresh Approach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2438206. 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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