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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$36K
+165.4% YoY
Grant Count
5
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+6.2% YoY
About Milpa
Based on IRS filings
Milpa is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,960,191 | $3,524,024 | $2,881,452 |
| Revenue | $2,992,329 | $3,184,906 | $3,445,331 |
| Expenses | $2,500,795 | $2,449,238 | $2,048,201 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,176 | $-4,120 | $86 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Restore 180 ($8,707), Central Valley Empowerment Alliance ($7,857), Fresno Barrious Unidos ($6,850).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUAN GOMEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,999 |
| JOHN PINEDA | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $115,500 |
| FRED CLAY | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ANTHONY LANDERS | BOARD TREASURER | 4 | — |
| DAYANNA CARLOS | BOARD SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| KYB FUGFUGOSH | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Milpa?
As of 2024, Milpa holds $4.0M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $36K in 2024.
Where does Milpa operate?
Milpa has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Milpa award?
In 2024, Milpa awarded 5 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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