Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap
Local environmental agricultural project's (LEAP) mission is to create an equitable food and farming system which prioritizes health and abundance. We do this by supporting community initiatives, markets, farms, and farmers.
Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,251,996
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,012,517
- +31.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $63,488
- +127.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,915,781
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $163K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agrarian Land Trust Portland, OR | Urban Agriculture | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,251,996 | $3,012,517 | $2,915,781 | — | — | $63,488 |
| 2024 | $2,571,972 | $2,293,165 | $2,485,194 | — | — | $27,911 |
| 2023 | $2,760,952 | $2,254,653 | $2,333,808 | $8,000 | 1 | $34,023 |
| 2022 | $2,859,436 | $2,044,271 | $2,323,348 | $162,627 | 2 | $22,743 |
| 2021 | $3,147,935 | $4,206,797 | $1,454,355 | — | — | $2,510 |
| 2020 | $360,639 | $1,140,296 | $1,029,795 | — | — | $87 |
About Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap
Based on IRS filings
Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Roanoke, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap is led by Linda Thornton, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Thornton
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent G. Cochran
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Terry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura P. Reilly
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Clark
Board Member
President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Burton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Burks
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lakshmi Patel
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Garrabrant
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Joy
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Christy Pugh (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Cannon (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Phillips (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ahoo Salem (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jess Joy (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Rebecca Wright (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Young (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy Butterfield (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Nifong (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap
How large is Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap?
Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap?
Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Roanoke, VA. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap operate?
Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap has awarded grants in New Hampshire, Oregon, Virginia.
What is Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap's EIN?
Local Environmental Agriculture Project Leap's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1050909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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