Oregon Community Food System Network
The Oregon Community Food System Network (OCFSN) is a Portland, Oregon-based public charity that brings nonprofit organizations and allies together to strengthen local and regional food systems across the state. Its work supports collaboration intended to improve economic, social, health, and environmental outcomes.
Oregon Community Food System Network at a glance
In short: Oregon Community Food System Network gave $1.3M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,292,889
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- Average grant
- $23,507
- Median grant
- $9,999
- Total assets
- $2,003,596
- -54.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (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 Oregon Community Food System Network
- How to Apply
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For the grant programs described above, OCFSN used an application process requiring project plans and budgets; the cited program rounds are closed or were not renewed.
- Review Cycle
- The Food Hub Worker Safety & Infrastructure Grant Program’s second-round deadline was March 15, 2025.
- Deadline
- The Food Hub Worker Safety & Infrastructure Grant Program’s second-round deadline was March 15, 2025.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 82402, Portland, OR 97282
Phone: (541) 719-8704
Website: https://ocfsn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oregon Community Food System Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Good Groceries LLC ($75K). Together the top 10 received $566K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 55 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OCFSN describes its work as statewide. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Groceries LLC Enterprise, OR | Disaster Resilience | $75,000 |
| Josephine County Farm Collect Grants Pass, OR | Food Worker/Safety Infrastructure | $75,000 |
| Centor Provisions Bend, OR | Disaster Resilience | $74,787 |
| George Farmer Collective Mosier, OR | Food Worker/Safety Infrastructure | $68,000 |
| Lane County Bounty Eugene, OR | Food Worker/Safety Infrastructure | $54,905 |
| Clatskanie Farmers Market Clatskanie, OR | Food Worker/Safety Infrastructure | $51,046 |
| Feedem Freedom Portland, OR | Food Worker/Safety Infrastructure | $45,807 |
| Casad Family Farms Madras, OR | Disaster Resilience | $40,873 |
| Sakari Farms Bend, OR | Disaster Resilience | $40,396 |
| DD Ranch LLC Terrebonne, OR | Disaster Resilience | $40,000 |
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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 | $2,003,596 | $342,656 | $2,754,977 | $1,292,889 | 55 | $109,937 |
| 2023 | $4,386,374 | $4,586,997 | $267,345 | — | — | $22,217 |
| 2022 | $58,855 | $1,510,565 | $1,454,310 | — | — | $565 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OCFSN’s mission is to bring people and organizations together to broaden understanding of issues, build relationships and trust, develop common purpose, and create collective capacity to realize a shared vision. Its stated vision is for all Oregonians to thrive with healthy, affordable foods from an environmentally and economically resilient regional food system.
Its working groups include Farming for the Future and its subgroups, Food Hubs, Community Food Systems at the Legislature, and Veggie Rx. Grant programs described by OCFSN have supported food hub worker safety and infrastructure and on-farm disaster resilience projects, including irrigation and water efficiency, shading and cooling, soil health, crop and ecosystem management, equipment, and on-farm planning.
The organizations supported include food hubs and other food-system organizations. For example, Bohemia Food Hub describes its mission as fostering the growth and development of new and existing food and beverage businesses. North Coast Food Web says it cultivates a resilient and equitable food system by supporting producers and improving access to local food. Central Coast Food Web says it strengthens local, coastal, and regional food systems by supporting small, independent food producers and making local food easier for people to access.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, OCFSN reported 55 grants totaling $1,292,889. Grants ranged from $5,617 to $75,000, with a median of $9,999. The largest listed awards included $75,000 to Good Groceries LLC for disaster resilience and $75,000 to Josephine County Farm Collective for food worker safety infrastructure. Other notable awards were $74,787 to Centor Provisions for disaster resilience, $68,000 to George Farmer Collective for food worker safety infrastructure, $54,905 to Lane County Bounty for food worker safety infrastructure, and $51,046 to Clatskanie Farmers Market for food worker safety infrastructure.
OCFSN says grant applications are reviewed for alignment with the funding purpose and must include detailed project activity plans and grant budgets. Awardees are required to report on activities completed and funds spent, including whether spending aligned with the approved budget. The Food Hub Worker Safety & Infrastructure Grant Program’s second-round applications are closed, and OCFSN says no additional rounds are currently funded. OCFSN also says funding for the Farmer & Rancher Disaster Resilience Grant Program was not renewed during the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session, so a third round was not planned for late 2025 or early 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shin Lee as Executive Director; Sara Miller as President; Katy Giombolini as Secretary; Joel Caris as Treasurer; and Edward Hill, Lauren Gwin, Gabriel Baron, and Lisa Nishimura as members.
Oregon Community Food System Network is led by Shin Lee, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shin Lee
Executive Director
Executive Dr Ntwk Development → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$81K (2023) → $72K (2024)
Sara Miller
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Hill
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Katy Giombolini
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Gwin
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Baron
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Caris
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Nishimura
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Eddie Hill (2022) — Member
- Former: Katrina Van Dis (2022) — President
- Former: Molly Notarianni (2022) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to Shin Lee (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Community Food System Network
How much does Oregon Community Food System Network give each year?
Oregon Community Food System Network gave $1.3M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Oregon Community Food System Network's typical grant size?
Oregon Community Food System Network's median grant in 2024 was $9,999, and its average grant was $23,507, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oregon Community Food System Network give grants?
Oregon Community Food System Network gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (6 grants), Bend, OR (2 grants), Grants Pass, OR (2 grants) and Newport, OR (2 grants).
Does Oregon Community Food System Network give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Oregon Community Food System Network's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disaster Resilience" (43 grants) and "Food Worker/Safety Infrastructure" (12 grants).
Who are Oregon Community Food System Network's largest grantees?
Oregon Community Food System Network's largest 2024 grantees include Good Groceries LLC ($75,000), Josephine County Farm Collect ($75,000) and Centor Provisions ($74,787), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oregon Community Food System Network?
Oregon Community Food System Network reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $343K.
What does Oregon Community Food System Network fund?
OCFSN’s mission is to bring people and organizations together to broaden understanding of issues, build relationships and trust, develop common purpose, and create collective capacity to realize a shared vision. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oregon Community Food System Network?
For the grant programs described above, OCFSN used an application process requiring project plans and budgets; the cited program rounds are closed or were not renewed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Oregon Community Food System Network's EIN?
Oregon Community Food System Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3754847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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