Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
MICHAEL FIELDS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO HELP RURAL AND URBAN FARMS AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES IN WISCONSIN AND BEYOND BE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND SOCIALLY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$534K
-10.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+19.5% YoY
About Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
Based on IRS filings
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in EAST TROY, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $534K. Net investment income was $50K.
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 | $3,483,758 | $3,282,725 | $3,085,215 |
| Revenue | $2,533,841 | $2,016,151 | $722,656 |
| Expenses | $2,461,248 | $2,103,511 | $1,520,305 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,904 | $32,042 | $-493,267 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
Showcasing Agroforestry in SE Wisconsin - Milwaukee Site Partner Award
MICHAEL FIELDS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE
Amount
$15,000
Deadline
July 25, 2026
USDA Grant: Supporting Farmers of Color and Small Farm Resiliency
MICHAEL FIELDS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGG SANFORD | PRESIDENT (THRU MAY) | 2 | — |
| UNA VANDUVAL | PRESIDENT (FROM MAY) | 2 | — |
| AIDAN BENKOWSKI | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALYSSA HARTMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOHN HALL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSE FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSH MECHAELSEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RYAN MARTIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $95,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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