Martha's Vineyard Agricultural
The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural society supports a resilient and sustainable agricultural community on martha's vineyard. We do this by:- offering services, education, marketing, and technical support for farmers and farmworkers on the island.- hosting education and events to increase community awareness of and engagement in local agriculture.- providing a space for our partners and community members to gather, learn, and collaborate.
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural at a glance
In short: Martha's Vineyard Agricultural gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,200,310
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Martha's Vineyard Agricultural
- Next open deadline
- January 12, 2027 (Farmer and Backyard Grower Grants - Farmer Grant)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Martha's Vineyard Agricultural
Farmer and Backyard Grower Grants - Farmer Grant
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural
Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society Scholarships
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Martha's Vineyard Agricultural funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust Inc ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
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 $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust Inc Edgartown, MA | Cookbook Creation | $10,000 |
| Island Agricultural Services Inc West Tisbury, MA | Plucker and scalder purchase for mobile poultry processing unit (MPPU) | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,200,310 | $1,111,756 | $1,048,540 | $20,000 | 2 | $27,342 |
| 2023 | $4,140,779 | $2,126,289 | $924,449 | — | — | $20,366 |
| 2022 | $2,950,360 | $772,460 | $472,843 | — | — | $79 |
| 2021 | $2,726,983 | $460,638 | $425,629 | — | — | $117 |
| 2020 | $3,171,409 | $477,353 | $370,513 | — | — | $19,216 |
About Martha's Vineyard Agricultural
Based on IRS filings
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in West Tisbury, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural is led by Lauren Lynch, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Lynch
President
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$61K (2021) → $96K (2024)
Brian Athearn
Chair
President → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Kinsman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Athearn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Sternbach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Capace
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Barnes
Alternate Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruby Dix
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alysa Emden
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Armstrong
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrison Vieira
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Scott
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob McCarron
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Egerton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: William Haynes (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Emily Fischer (2021–2023) — Alternate Trustee
- Former: Allen Whiting (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bea Whiting (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eleanor Neubert (2020–2022) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: John Mancuso (2020–2022) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Kristy Rose (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Trip Barnes (2020–2022) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Bob Hungerford (2022) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Robert Hungerford (2020–2021) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Clarence Barnes (2021) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Sally Rizzo (2021) — Temporary Executive Director
- Former: Collins Heavener (2020) — Alternate Trustee
- Former: George Athearn (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: James Athearn (2020) — Honorary Trustee
- Former: Jefferson Munroe (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kristina West (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Rebecca Haag (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Will Warner (2020) — Trustee
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 $96K, to Lauren Lynch (President).
Frequently asked questions about Martha's Vineyard Agricultural
How much does Martha's Vineyard Agricultural give each year?
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Martha's Vineyard Agricultural?
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Martha's Vineyard Agricultural?
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in West Tisbury, MA. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Martha's Vineyard Agricultural operate?
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Martha's Vineyard Agricultural's EIN?
Martha's Vineyard Agricultural's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6112356. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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