New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
New York Sustainable Agricultural Working Group (NYSAWG) is a not-for-profit organization located in western New York to raise awareness of issues affecting the sustainability of the food and agriculture system. The Organizations mission is pursued through fostering coalitions of groups and individuals working to realizea shared vision; creating and supporting projects that help sustain New York farms and strive to attain food security for all; and, promoting and supporting policies at the local, state and national levels that increase the sustainability of the food and agriculture system.
New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group at a glance
- Total assets
- $519,031
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $290,750
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $186,931
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2023) to $170K (2022). In 2023 it reported $85K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Farm Butchery Holland, NY | Business expansion | $85,000 |
| Alliance Farm Butchery Holland, NY | small business expansion | $85,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $519,031 | $290,750 | $186,931 | — | — |
| 2023 | $418,817 | $308,675 | $296,168 | $85,000 | Total only |
| 2022 | $402,540 | $478,675 | $85,000 | $170,000 | 2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
Based on IRS filings
New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Salamanca, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $519K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Bruegel
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Gosch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Eastman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa French
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Bliven
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joan Petzen (2023) — Director
- Former: Chuck Couture (2022) — President
- Former: Kimberly LaMendola (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
How large is New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group?
New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group reported $519K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $291K.
What is New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group?
New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Salamanca, NY. It holds $519K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group operate?
New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group has awarded grants in New York.
What is New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group's EIN?
New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1562172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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