Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont promotes organic practices to build an ecomnomically viable, ecologically sound and socially just Vermont agricultural system that benefits all living things.
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont at a glance
In short: Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont gave $221K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $220,784
- +122.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,196
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,250
- Total assets
- $6,727,381
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Connects ($102K). Together the top 4 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 56 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2023) to $318K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Connects Brattleboro, VT | Expand Market Access | $101,774 |
| Vermont Way Foods Burlington, VT | Expand Market Access | $70,000 |
| Vermont Bean Crafters Warren, VT | Product Development | $42,500 |
| Migrant Justice Burlington, VT | Expand Market Access | $6,510 |
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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 | $6,727,381 | $5,458,936 | $4,985,071 | $220,784 | 4 | $65,543 |
| 2023 | $6,495,200 | $6,989,703 | $6,314,141 | $99,300 | 1 | $74,776 |
| 2022 | $4,818,124 | $3,211,661 | $3,496,156 | — | — | $62,636 |
| 2021 | $5,671,372 | $3,655,887 | $3,059,715 | $273,329 | 23 | $172,812 |
| 2020 | $5,058,519 | $3,372,951 | $2,854,365 | $317,663 | 28 | $73,294 |
| 2019 | $4,073,348 | $2,783,473 | $2,583,972 | $146,994 | 13 | $87,268 |
About Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
Based on IRS filings
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Richmond, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $221K. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont is led by Mike Thresher, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Thresher
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$575 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Abbie Corse
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Eric Sorkin
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$575 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Grace Oedel
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$41K (2019) → $124K (2024)
Joe Bossen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$125 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Peter Forbes
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$825 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Maggie Donin
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$575 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Sophia Kruszewski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$575 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Becky Madden
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$575 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Carolina Lukac
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$575 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Mieko Ozeki
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$575 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Todd Hardie
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$575 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Nicole Dehne
Employee
Director of → Employee, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $105K (2024)
Melisa Olivaas Of Oct
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misse Axelrodas Of Oct
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Cheryl Cesario (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Samson (2023) — Finance Director
- Former: Caitlin Jenness (2019–2021) — Treasurer & Fc Chair
- Former: John Hayden (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Knafel (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Annette Higby (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Brooke Dimmick (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Enid Wonnacott (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Erin Buckwalter (2019) — Acting Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $124K, to Grace Oedel (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
How much does Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont give each year?
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont gave $221K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $99K across 1 grant.
What is Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont's typical grant size?
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont's median grant in 2024 was $56,250, and its average grant was $55,196, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont give grants?
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont gives mostly in Vermont: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (2 grants).
Does Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Expand Market Access" (3 grants).
How large is Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont?
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What is Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont?
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Richmond, VT. It holds $6.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont's EIN?
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3260420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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