Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Nabc's mission is to inspire success, foster cooperation, and advance the economic vitality of agriculture in rural western washington by providing expertise, resources, and business technical services to agricultural enterprises.
Northwest Agriculture Business Center at a glance
In short: Northwest Agriculture Business Center gave $72K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,388
- +205.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,388
- +205.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,388
- Total assets
- $877,487
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Food Systems Project Accelerator
Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Planning Grant
Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Amount
$20,000 - $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Programa de Ayuda para Granjas Afectadas por Inundaciones en el Condado de Skagit (Skagit County Flood Relief Grant)
Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Northwest Agriculture Business Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild ($72K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Northwest Agriculture Business Center gives
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $72K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild Friday Harbor, WA | To strengthen capacity and regional food system development through community collaboraton, expansion of midtier value chains, and improving income and economic opportunities for producers and food businesses by: providing educational opportunities; facilitating infrastructure planning and development; promoting and supporting food equity; facilitating market development; and leading food system planning. | $72,388 |
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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 | $877,487 | $2,719,416 | $2,546,362 | $72,388 | 1 | $800 |
| 2023 | $738,192 | $2,016,842 | $1,838,899 | $23,693 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $674,728 | $1,679,207 | $1,726,082 | $68,428 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $506,105 | $1,455,483 | $1,297,956 | $30,532 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $374,217 | $1,199,759 | $1,144,077 | $21,000 | 1 | — |
About Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Agriculture Business Center is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Mount Vernon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $877K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $72K. Net investment income was $800.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Agriculture Business Center is led by Michael Peroni, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Peroni
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $126K (2024)
Lucy Norris
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Miles
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorcas Young
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louisa Brouwer
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
Secretary Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Gordon
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Barricklow
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmett Wild
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kai Ottesen
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Steensma
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bruce Gregory (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Eiko Vojkovich (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Garcia (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Bauermeister (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Darron Marzolf (2020) — Director
- Former: John Burks (2020) — Director
- Former: Larry Stap (2020) — Director
- Former: Lesa Ferguson (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lind Neunzig (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Scott Degraw (2020) — Treasurer
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 $126K, to Michael Peroni (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Agriculture Business Center
How much does Northwest Agriculture Business Center give each year?
Northwest Agriculture Business Center gave $72K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is Northwest Agriculture Business Center?
Northwest Agriculture Business Center reported $877K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Northwest Agriculture Business Center?
Northwest Agriculture Business Center is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Mount Vernon, WA. It holds $877K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Northwest Agriculture Business Center operate?
Northwest Agriculture Business Center has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Northwest Agriculture Business Center's EIN?
Northwest Agriculture Business Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0449496. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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