Mad Agricultures mission is to create a regenerative revolution in agriculture. Regenerative agriculture is a place-based relational approach to farming that restores soil health increases biodiversity and renews the ecological cultural and economic vitality of working lands. It draws from many traditions including scientific and ancestral to heal relationships between people land and the systems that sustain us.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+374.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$295K
Grant Count
14
Avg Grant Size
$21K
About Mad Agriculture
Based on IRS filings
Mad Agriculture is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $295K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,791,096 | $377,225 | $946,598 |
| Revenue | $2,534,101 | $1,653,793 | $2,209,481 |
| Expenses | $2,389,685 | $2,225,633 | $1,739,803 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,727 | $493 | $705 |
| 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
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fitzgerald Family Farms ($77,729), Zafa Wines ($35,000), Zero Foodprint ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Family Farms GLENCOE, MN | For the establishment of perennial ecological zones on farmland and the advancement of farm management tracking systems to enhance organic certification procedures and management efficiencies | $77,729 |
| Lineage Seeds SANTA FE, NM | Contribution to the purchase of a buried cistern to enhance irrigation efficiencies and distribution systems | $20,000 |
| Zero Foodprint SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Contribution to a small portfolio of perennial plantings for carbon accrual and ecological benefit in the Pacific Northwest region | $30,000 |
| Wild Wellspring Farm BOULDER, CO | Perennial plantings for pollination and wind protection and a contribution towards crop zone fencing to manage elk pressure | $29,000 |
| Grama Grass and Livestock BOULDER, CO | To support the hiring of an employee that increases the number of grazing-as-a-service partnerships | $20,000 |
| A Frame Farm DAWSON, MN | To establish perennial plantings and ecological corridors on farmland as part of a Wilding pilot | $18,000 |
| JOIA FOOD FARM CHARLES CITY, IA | Contribution towards the purchase of additional mobile fencing and other mobile grazing equipment for holistic managed grazing practices | $14,410 |
| Nettle Valley Farm SPRING GROVE, MN | Contribution towards the purchase of additional mobile fencing and other mobile grazing equipment for holistic managed grazing practices | $10,000 |
| Holly Hock Livestock OSCEOLA, WI | Contribution towards the purchase of additional mobile fencing and other mobile grazing equipment for holistic managed grazing practices | $8,139 |
| DRYLANDS AGROECOLOGY RESEARCH LONGMONT, CO | Perennial tree planting implementation and earth works design and implementation | $7,161 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $183,061 |
| TANNER STARBARD | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE | 45 | $146,971 |
| HALEY BARON | CHIEF OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT | 45 | $139,358 |
| JANE CAVAGNERO | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 45 | $124,467 |
| ELIZABETH CANDELARIO | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 45 | $118,353 |
| JONNAH PERKINS | DIRECTOR OF MEDIA | 45 | $110,858 |
| MARK RETZLOFF | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Treasurer | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA OWENS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Clerk | 1 | — |
| ROBBIE VITRANO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Chair | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mad Agriculture?
Mad Agriculture is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mad Agriculture?
As of 2024, Mad Agriculture holds $1.8M in total assets with $2.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $295K in 2024.
Where does Mad Agriculture operate?
Mad Agriculture has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, Vermont, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Mad Agriculture award?
In 2024, Mad Agriculture awarded 14 grants totaling $295K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mad Agriculture's EIN?
Mad Agriculture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2223405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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