Freshfarm Markets
Freshfarm Markets is a Washington, DC-based public charity that builds a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system in the Mid-Atlantic region. Its work includes producer-only farmers markets, hands-on food education, food access programs, and food distribution.
Freshfarm Markets at a glance
In short: Freshfarm Markets gave $1.2M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,203,133
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,375
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,875
- Total assets
- $3,299,103
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Freshfarm Markets
- Contact
Mailing address: 1310 L Street Nw Suite 830, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 391-7353
Website: https://freshfarm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freshfarm Markets funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pleitez Produce ($199K). Together the top 10 received $791K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 105 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FRESHFARM describes its work as serving the Mid-Atlantic region. Its markets and farm stands were reported to include producers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. The organization says its markets are in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and that its producer-only vendor network draws from across the Mid-Atlantic.
In 2024, grant dollars were reported for recipients in Virginia (45%), Maryland (33%), Pennsylvania (15%), West Virginia (7%), and Washington, DC (1%). Percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Freshfarm Markets gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $41K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pleitez Produce Montross, VA | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $198,660 |
| Miller Farms Produce (B&T Produce) St Leonard, MD | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $190,657 |
| Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture Alexandria, VA | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $73,562 |
| Ashton Farms Martinsburg, WV | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $66,769 |
| Barajas Produce Colonial Beach, VA | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $65,610 |
| 78 Acres Smithsburg, MD | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $50,924 |
| Ochoa Produce Warsaw, VA | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $39,327 |
| Knopp Farms on the Shore Denton, MD | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $37,438 |
| Mickley's Orchard and Farm Market Biglerville, PA | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $34,229 |
| Weaver Brothers Upper Marlboro, MD | Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions | $34,125 |
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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 | $3,299,103 | $11,787,313 | $11,825,225 | $1,203,133 | 35 | $13,474 |
| 2023 | $3,169,262 | $10,329,016 | $10,236,070 | $1,043,183 | 32 | $4,335 |
| 2022 | $2,906,625 | $9,700,058 | $9,015,090 | $1,113,694 | 30 | $1,031 |
| 2021 | $2,427,804 | $5,781,214 | $5,509,720 | $67,531 | 5 | $1,174 |
| 2020 | $2,067,892 | $5,507,651 | $4,979,583 | $41,220 | 3 | $425 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FRESHFARM’s stated mission is to build a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient Mid-Atlantic food system in partnership with local communities and organizations. It describes its work as creating food access, economic development, and thriving communities through hands-on education, farmers markets, and food distribution programs.
Its programs include producer-only markets and farm stands, FoodPrints culinary and garden education in schools and early childcare centers, and food access initiatives such as FreshMatch and Produce Plus. FreshMatch matches federal benefits spent at markets dollar for dollar; Produce Plus provides locally grown produce to DC residents with limited access to fresh, healthy food.
In 2024, FRESHFARM reported 35 grants totaling $1,203,133. The largest listed awards were reimbursements for food assistance transactions to Pleitez Produce ($198,660), Miller Farms Produce (B&T Produce) ($190,657), and Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture ($73,562). Other 2024 recipients included Dreaming Out Loud Inc, which describes its mission as creating economic opportunities for marginalized DC Metro community members through a healthy, equitable food system, and Common Good City Farm, which describes its work as growing, learning, cooking, and sharing fresh food to support a more equitable community.
Grantmaking
FRESHFARM’s 2024 filing lists 35 grants totaling $1,203,133. Grant amounts ranged from $5,926 to $198,660, with a median of $20,875. The filing says reimbursements were based on transaction registers from market locations in the DC area.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $66,769 to Ashton Farms, $65,610 to Barajas Produce, $50,924 to 78 Acres, and $39,327 to Ochoa Produce. These awards, like the other largest listed grants, were for reimbursement of food assistance transactions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jessica Zetzman as board chair, Raj Aggarwal as board secretary, and Daniel Rodden as board treasurer. It also lists board members Nina Damato, Rachel Clark, Lisa Renstrom, Robin Burton, Mike Kohn, Anne Gerson, and Laiza Otero. The listed service periods were June to December, except Otero, whose period was June to October.
Cat Oakar became executive director in 2025, succeeding Hugo Mogollon.
Freshfarm Markets is led by Hugo Mogollon, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugo Mogollon
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Jessica Zetzman June To Dec
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mampara
Director of Education
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Caron Gremont
Director of Food System & Innovation
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Elizabeth Bacon
Foodprints Communiations & Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Anne Gerson June To Dec
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Rodden June To Dec
Board Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Rice Jan To May
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Spero Jan To Apr
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laiza Otero June To Oct
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Renstrom June To Dec
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Ferguson June To Dec
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Chung Ramsey June To Dec
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kohn June To Dec
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Aandahl Jan To Nov
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Damato June To Dec
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Clark June To Dec
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raj Aggarwal June To Dec
Board Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Catacalos Jan To Mar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Burton June To Dec
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Anne Gerson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Rodden (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jessica Zetzman (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Lisa Renstrom (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mike Kohn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robin Burton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Voles Ferguson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Ramsey (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Raj Aggarwal (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Laiza Otero (2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Breland Aandahl (2023) — Director
- Former: Nina Damato (2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel Clark (2023) — Director
- Former: Caitlin Roberts (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Deandra Jackson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Eric Rice (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Huang (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Smith Cartland (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jose Morales (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lina Salazar (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Rose Conroy (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Phyllis English (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ris Lacoste (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Fromartz (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Shannon Cummings (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Johnny Spero (2022) — Director
- Former: Charlotte Young (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Healy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Zubricki (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim McWhorter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrea Young (2020) — Director
- Former: Cathryn Dickert Scoville (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathy Halverson (2020) — Director
- Former: Nora Pouillon (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Hugo Mogollon (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Freshfarm Markets
How much does Freshfarm Markets give each year?
Freshfarm Markets gave $1.2M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 32 grants.
What is Freshfarm Markets's typical grant size?
Freshfarm Markets's median grant in 2024 was $20,875, and its average grant was $34,375, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Freshfarm Markets give grants?
Freshfarm Markets's top state is Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (33%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colonial Beach, VA (4 grants), Montross, VA (3 grants), Biglerville, PA (3 grants) and Warsaw, VA (2 grants).
Does Freshfarm Markets give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Freshfarm Markets's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Reimbursement for Food Assistance Transactions" (34 grants).
Who are Freshfarm Markets's largest grantees?
Freshfarm Markets's largest 2024 grantees include Pleitez Produce ($198,660), Miller Farms Produce (B&T Produce) ($190,657) and Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture ($73,562), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Freshfarm Markets?
Freshfarm Markets reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.8M.
What does Freshfarm Markets fund?
FRESHFARM’s stated mission is to build a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient Mid-Atlantic food system in partnership with local communities and organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freshfarm Markets?
Freshfarm Markets has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check freshfarm.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Freshfarm Markets's EIN?
Freshfarm Markets's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2169859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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