Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation
The Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation is a public charity based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It supports implementation of the Slow the Spread strategy, coordinating among participating states and cooperating with the USDA and other entities on the Slow the Spread project.
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation at a glance
In short: Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation gave $2.4M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $218K). 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,397,686
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $217,971
- -31.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $257,584
- Total assets
- $685,996
- -48.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1060 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27669-1060
Phone: (919) 707-3753
Website: https://slowthespread.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Minnesota Department of Agriculture ($576K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 64 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants listed went to recipients in Minnesota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2025) to $4.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $575,918 |
| Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $348,972 |
| Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade & Consumer Protection | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $317,156 |
| Ohio Department of Agriculture | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $306,907 |
| West Virginia Department of Agriculture | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $302,063 |
| Illinois Department of Agriculture | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $257,584 |
| Iowa Department of Natural Resources | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $93,959 |
| Indiana Department of Agriculture | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $79,673 |
| North Carolina Department of Agriculture | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $64,527 |
| University of Kentucky | Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment | $34,776 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $685,996 | $3,476,677 | $3,476,679 | $2,397,686 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,319,418 | $5,158,762 | $5,158,761 | $4,163,438 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,058,841 | $4,854,006 | $4,854,007 | $3,436,935 | 13 |
| 2022 | $1,279,825 | $5,053,296 | $5,053,240 | $3,342,569 | 14 |
| 2021 | $1,414,078 | $4,683,647 | $4,683,647 | $3,291,022 | 13 |
| 2020 | $1,280,873 | $4,798,552 | $4,798,552 | $3,348,744 | 14 |
| 2019 | $899,306 | $6,547,801 | $6,547,234 | $3,778,050 | 13 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is “to implement the Slow the Spread strategy.” It says it works to coordinate among states implementing that strategy and to cooperate with the USDA and other entities in implementing and operating the Slow the Spread project.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $2,397,686. Grant amounts ranged from $16,151 to $575,918, with a median grant of $257,584. All listed grants were for “Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment.”
The largest grants went to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture ($575,918), Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ($348,972), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade & Consumer Protection ($317,156), Ohio Department of Agriculture ($306,907), and West Virginia Department of Agriculture ($302,063). Other recipients included agriculture departments in Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee; the Iowa Department of Natural Resources; and the University of Kentucky.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kimberly Thielen Cremers as president; Joy Goforth as vice president/treasurer; and Carl Harper as secretary. Members listed are David Gianino, Phil Marshall, Tim Brown, Tivon Feeley, Jonathan Shields, Renee Pinski, and Scott Schimer.
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation is led by Kimberly Thielen Cremers, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly Thielen Cremers
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Harper
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Marshall
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schimer
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Brown
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tivon Feeley
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Goforth
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Shields
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Pinski
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gianino
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Larry Nichols (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Chris Foelker (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Phil Wilson (2020–2021) — Past Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Dave Adkins (2021) — Member
- Former: Phillip L. Wilson (2019) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation
How much does Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation give each year?
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation gave $2.4M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.2M across 13 grants.
What is Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation's typical grant size?
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $257,584, and its average grant was $217,971, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Trapping & Treatment" (11 grants).
Who are Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation's largest grantees?
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Minnesota Department of Agriculture ($575,918), Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ($348,972) and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade & Consumer Protection ($317,156), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation?
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation reported $686K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is “to implement the Slow the Spread strategy.” It says it works to coordinate among states implementing that strategy and to cooperate with the USDA and other entities in implementing and operating the Slow the Spread project. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation?
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check slowthespread.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation make grants?
The 2025 grants listed went to recipients in Minnesota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
What is Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation's EIN?
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2214201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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