Ideagarden Institute Incorporated
To cultivate the success and enduring impact of mission-driven entrepreneurs emerging from University programs whose food systems innovations will positively transform culture, community, climate, health and social equity.
Ideagarden Institute Incorporated at a glance
In short: Ideagarden Institute Incorporated gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,485,852
- +264.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ideagarden Institute Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ben Initiative ($75K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ben Initiative Gallup, NM | Greg Steltenpohl Award to Support Business Operations | $75,000 |
| BeyondBrands LLC Newtown, PA | Greg Steltenpohl Award to Support Business Operations | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,485,852 | $2,774,422 | $1,044,840 | $100,000 | 2 | $8,070 |
| 2023 | $682,753 | $1,013,430 | $880,270 | — | — | $2,611 |
| 2022 | $478,217 | $814,788 | $511,879 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $165,721 | $235,195 | $70,869 | — | — | — |
About Ideagarden Institute Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
Ideagarden Institute Incorporated is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Healdsburg, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ideagarden Institute Incorporated is led by Alana Siegner, Cfs Co-Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 4 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alana Siegner
Cfs Co-Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
Dawnelise Regnery-Rosen
Frm Co-Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Ryan Peterson
Cfs Co-Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
William Rosenzweig
President
Chairperson → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Derrick
Director Plant Futures Intitiatives
Director Plant Futures Initia → Director Plant Futures Intitiatives, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Cheyenne Pritchard
Director of Ideagarden Institute
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Groos Richmond
Treasurer
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2023
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Colloton
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fazeela Abdul Rashid
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian James
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catha Groot
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Sietstra
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Sparsha Saha (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Victoria Williams-Ononye (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Bazan (2023) — Operations
- Former: Beth Rattner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Howard Zack (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $110K, to Samantha Derrick (Director Plant Futures Intitiatives). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ideagarden Institute Incorporated
How much does Ideagarden Institute Incorporated give each year?
Ideagarden Institute Incorporated gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ideagarden Institute Incorporated?
Ideagarden Institute Incorporated reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Ideagarden Institute Incorporated?
Ideagarden Institute Incorporated is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Healdsburg, CA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ideagarden Institute Incorporated operate?
Ideagarden Institute Incorporated has awarded grants in New Mexico, Pennsylvania.
What is Ideagarden Institute Incorporated's EIN?
Ideagarden Institute Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2425643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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