Montgomery County Food Council Inc
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Montgomery County Food Council Inc at a glance
In short: Montgomery County Food Council Inc gave $99K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,983
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $16,497
- Median grant
- $10,742
- Total assets
- $474,328
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Montgomery County Food Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute for Public Health Innovation ($40K). Together the top 6 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Public Health Innovation Washington, DC | Regional Food System Partnership Support | $40,000 |
| Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance Inc Oakland, MD | Partner Food Council RFSP Grant | $20,000 |
| Holy Cross Health Inc Silver Spring, MD | Sub-Award Snap Payment | $11,483 |
| Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center Easton, MD | Usda RFSP Local Food Council | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc Frederick, MD | RFSP Sub-Grant Payment | $10,000 |
| Anne Arundel County Food Bank Inc Crownsville, MD | Regional Food System Partnership | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $474,328 | $1,160,498 | $1,124,305 | $98,983 | 6 |
| 2023 | $398,633 | $891,903 | $921,586 | — | — |
| 2022 | $449,684 | $982,040 | $924,921 | — | — |
| 2021 | $345,040 | $582,938 | $496,009 | — | — |
| 2020 | $305,040 | $488,062 | $408,359 | — | — |
About Montgomery County Food Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Montgomery County Food Council Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $474K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $99K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Montgomery County Food Council Inc is led by Massa Cressall, Acting Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Massa Cressall
Acting Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Nanya Chiejine
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Mike Houston
Board Chair
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Nevett Bazil
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Poston Farmer Travis
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Kelly
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Schaffer
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Chessen
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Mendelson Forman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Gonzalez
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Synkoski
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Medina
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Heather Bruskin (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Kimberley McBride (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: George Green (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael J. Wilson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jack Bobo (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Aizat Oladapo (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Joseph Chirico (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Katherine Madaleno (2020) — Director
- Former: Noelle Ronald Heyman (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 81220
- Former: Sharon Fuer Gruber (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 $119K, to Nanya Chiejine (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery County Food Council Inc
How much does Montgomery County Food Council Inc give each year?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc gave $99K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Montgomery County Food Council Inc's typical grant size?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,742, and its average grant was $16,497, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Montgomery County Food Council Inc give grants?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (40%).
Does Montgomery County Food Council Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Montgomery County Food Council Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Montgomery County Food Council Inc's largest grantees?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Institute for Public Health Innovation ($40,000), Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance Inc ($20,000) and Holy Cross Health Inc ($11,483), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Montgomery County Food Council Inc?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc reported $474K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Montgomery County Food Council Inc?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Bethesda, MD. It holds $474K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Montgomery County Food Council Inc's EIN?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4630058. 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 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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