Neighborhood Land Power Project
Neighborhood Land Power Project (NLPP), based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a public charity and a 501(c)(3) community-based organization. Formed in 1997, it describes its work as building a neighborhood-rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land-based strategies in West Philadelphia.
Neighborhood Land Power Project at a glance
In short: Neighborhood Land Power Project gave $83K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,846
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $6,904
- Median grant
- $5,142
- Total assets
- $1,848,275
- +51.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Neighborhood Land Power Project
- Contact
Mailing address: 1445 North 52Nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: (610) 406-8334
Website: https://neighborhoodland.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neighborhood Land Power Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Public Interest Law Center ($16K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NLPP states that its land-based work is in West Philadelphia, with its organizational history centered on Haddington. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Public Interest Law Center Philadelphia, PA | — | $16,000 |
| Neighborhood Gardens Trust Philadelphia, PA | — | $15,426 |
| A Little Taste of Everything DBA Mill Creek Urban Farm Philadelphia, PA | — | $5,142 |
| Arcadia Commons Chadds Ford, PA | — | $5,142 |
| Eastwick Community Garden Philadelphia, PA | — | $5,142 |
| Inglesias Gardens CO Philadelphia, PA | — | $5,142 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day Philly Inc Philadelphia, PA | — | $5,142 |
| Kensington Corridor Trust Philadelphia, PA | — | $5,142 |
| One Art Community Center Philadelphia, PA | — | $5,142 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project Philadelphia, PA | — | $5,142 |
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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 | $1,848,275 | $1,281,714 | $635,573 | $82,846 | 12 | $11,464 |
| 2023 | $1,223,906 | $541,325 | $559,454 | — | — | $7,462 |
| 2022 | $1,231,690 | $1,101,632 | $451,829 | — | — | $98 |
| 2021 | $597,220 | $654,874 | $377,342 | — | — | $79 |
| 2020 | $325,147 | $527,943 | $349,405 | — | — | $70 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NLPP’s stated mission is to build a neighborhood-rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land-based strategies in West Philadelphia. Its filing says three sites together produce around 3,000 pounds of sustainably grown vegetables annually, and that community gardens provide neighbors with access to land, tools, resources, and knowledge for growing food together.
Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include preserving community gardens and shared open spaces, advancing neighborhood power and affordability, providing community arts and education, supporting youth and families through community and environmental spaces, maintaining community orchards, and advancing civil, social, and economic rights. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NLPP reported 12 grants totaling $82,846. Grant amounts ranged from $5,142 to $16,000, with a median grant of $5,142. In 2023 and 2022, it reported zero grants.
The largest grants in 2024 were $16,000 to The Public Interest Law Center and $15,426 to Neighborhood Gardens Trust. Other recipients received $5,142 each: A Little Taste of Everything dba Mill Creek Urban Farm, Arcadia Commons, Eastwick Community Garden, Inglesias Gardens Co, Indigenous Peoples Day Philly Inc, Kensington Corridor Trust, One Art Community Center, Norris Square Neighborhood Project, Philadelphia Orchard Project, and Urban Creators.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca Fruehwald as executive director and Noelle Warford as former executive director. It lists Deb Bentzel as secretary; Kahfii King and Ayanna Moore as co-board chairs; and Jasmin Velez as a board member.
Neighborhood Land Power Project is led by Rebecca Fruehwald, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Fruehwald
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$56K (2024)
Ayanna Moore
Co-Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Co-Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kahfii King
Co-Board Chair
Board Member → Co-Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Warford
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Deb Bentzel
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmin Velez
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Khari Graves (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisetter Enumah (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dustin Klein (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nekia Rosado (2023) — Board Member
- Former: India Blunt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tara Rose Brown (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
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 $72K, to Noelle Warford (Former Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Neighborhood Land Power Project
How much does Neighborhood Land Power Project give each year?
Neighborhood Land Power Project gave $83K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Neighborhood Land Power Project's typical grant size?
Neighborhood Land Power Project's median grant in 2024 was $5,142, and its average grant was $6,904, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Neighborhood Land Power Project give grants?
Neighborhood Land Power Project gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (11 grants).
Who are Neighborhood Land Power Project's largest grantees?
Neighborhood Land Power Project's largest 2024 grantees include The Public Interest Law Center ($16,000), Neighborhood Gardens Trust ($15,426) and A Little Taste of Everything DBA Mill Creek Urban Farm ($5,142), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Neighborhood Land Power Project?
Neighborhood Land Power Project reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Neighborhood Land Power Project fund?
NLPP’s stated mission is to build a neighborhood-rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land-based strategies in West Philadelphia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neighborhood Land Power Project?
Neighborhood Land Power Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check neighborhoodland.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Neighborhood Land Power Project's EIN?
Neighborhood Land Power Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2889697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Neighborhood Land Power Project funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/neighborhood-land-power-project-morg_99bdc1765e824ae0a3ddf226180d8b13
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