Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
MFFM's mission is to cultivate a vibrant, sustainable, farmers' market community as a vital part of Maine's local food network. The federation works with farmers, consumers and communities to make wholesome, locally-grown food available to all residents, and to educate consumers about food resources and to support farm vitality.
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets at a glance
- Total assets
- $492,817
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,761,673
- +50.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,603,682
- +57.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maine Federation of Farmers Markets funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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
In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivating Community Portland, ME | Support for farmers markets | $85,750 |
| Maine Organic Farming and Gardners Association Unity, ME | Support for farmers markets | $34,677 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Auburn, ME | General operating support | $24,000 |
| Portland Farmers Market Association Portland, ME | Support for farmers markets | $23,277 |
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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 | $492,817 | $1,761,673 | $1,603,682 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $390,666 | $1,168,572 | $1,019,828 | $167,704 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $187,965 | $814,555 | $801,541 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $153,574 | $553,987 | $545,039 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $160,992 | $388,803 | $371,526 | — | — | $3 |
About Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
Based on IRS filings
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Freeport, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $493K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets is led by James Debiasi, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Debiasi
Executive Director
Director of Programs → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $84K (2024)
Carolyn Snell
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$100 (2024)
Ben Whatley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$340 (2024)
Lorelei Cimeno
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$100 (2024)
Deena Parks
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura McCandish
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherie Blumenthal
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre McGovern
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Flanagan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia St Clair
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willa Sheikh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Costanzi
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Guzzi
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Nelson Patton
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Glenn Stevens Shourds (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelsey Kobik (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hillary Crowell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Torres (2023) — Director
- Former: Brenna Mae Thomas-Googins (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jenna Nelson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sherie Blumentahl (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Logan Higger (2022) — Director
- Former: Angie Wotton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brittany Hopkins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack McAdam (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Hanne Tierney (2020) — Director
- Former: Johanna Burdet (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: John Burgess (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Bahner (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $84K, to James Debiasi (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
How large is Maine Federation of Farmers Markets?
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets reported $493K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Maine Federation of Farmers Markets?
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Freeport, ME. It holds $493K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Maine Federation of Farmers Markets operate?
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Maine Federation of Farmers Markets's EIN?
Maine Federation of Farmers Markets's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4716128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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