Milpa
To cultivate change makers for the next seven generations by creating opportunities for cultural healing, intergenerational leadership, and empowerment through the community-driven decision making for healthier communities.
Milpa at a glance
In short: Milpa gave $36K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,828
- +165.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,166
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,850
- Total assets
- $3,960,191
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Milpa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Restore 180 ($9K). Together the top 5 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $133K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $36K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restore 180 Hanford, CA | General Support | $8,707 |
| Central Valley Empowerment Alliance Porterville, CA | General Support | $7,857 |
| Fresno Barrious Unidos Fresno, CA | General Support | $6,850 |
| Community Intervention Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $6,207 |
| The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $6,207 |
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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 | $3,960,191 | $2,992,329 | $2,500,795 | $35,828 | 5 | $3,176 |
| 2023 | $3,524,024 | $3,184,906 | $2,449,238 | $13,500 | 2 | $-4,120 |
| 2022 | $2,881,452 | $3,445,331 | $2,048,201 | $132,625 | 3 | $86 |
| 2021 | $1,328,572 | $2,492,987 | $1,252,579 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $71,802 | $516,785 | $929,980 | $5,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Milpa
Based on IRS filings
Milpa is a public charity, based in Salinas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Milpa is led by Juan Gomez, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juan Gomez
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $126K (2024)
Fred Clay
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pineda
Deputy Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Anthony Landers
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dayanna Carlos
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyb Fugfugosh
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Watani Stiner (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Stiner (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rene Casas (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Alejandra Gutierrez (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Alejandra Guiterrez (2020–2021) — Secreatry
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 $126K, to Juan Gomez (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Milpa
How much does Milpa give each year?
Milpa gave $36K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
What is Milpa's typical grant size?
Milpa's median grant in 2024 was $6,850, and its average grant was $7,166, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Milpa give grants?
Milpa gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Milpa give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Milpa's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Milpa's largest grantees?
Milpa's largest 2024 grantees include Restore 180 ($8,707), Central Valley Empowerment Alliance ($7,857) and Fresno Barrious Unidos ($6,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milpa?
Milpa reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Milpa's EIN?
Milpa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2137871. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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