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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$199K
+65.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$47K
-24.5% YoY
Grant Count
10
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-24.5% YoY
About Fruitful Commons
Based on IRS filings
Fruitful Commons is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $2.
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 | $199,335 | $120,685 | $164,370 |
| Revenue | $329,111 | $248,791 | $302,328 |
| Expenses | $268,024 | $295,271 | $168,995 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Red Salmon Arts ($5,000), Alamo Community Garden ($5,000), Festival Beach Community Gardens ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Salmon Arts Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $5,000 |
| Alamo Community Garden Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $5,000 |
| Festival Beach Community Gardens Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $5,000 |
| Ecology Action of Texas Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $3,500 |
| El Buen Samaritano El Buen Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Broken Communities Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $5,000 |
| Green Gate Neighborhood Development Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $5,000 |
| Festival Beach Food Forest Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $5,000 |
| Kalpulli Texas Quetzalcoatl Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Austin Area Comm Austin, TX | Tree Planting & Tree Care sponsored by C | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Lane | Executive Director | 20 | $33,046 |
| Jonathan Barona | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Diane Miller | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Sari Albornoz | Member | 3 | — |
| Andrea Routh | Member | 3 | — |
| Angela Bigham | Member | 3 | — |
| Azucena Garza | Member | 3 | — |
| Tatianna Cannon | Member | 3 | — |
| Francoise Van Keuren | Member | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitful Commons?
Fruitful Commons is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $199K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fruitful Commons?
As of 2024, Fruitful Commons holds $199K in total assets with $329K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $47K in 2024.
Where does Fruitful Commons operate?
Fruitful Commons has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Fruitful Commons award?
In 2024, Fruitful Commons awarded 10 grants totaling $47K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fruitful Commons's EIN?
Fruitful Commons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1526897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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