Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (Pasa) is a nonprofit based in Pennsylvania that supports sustainable farms and equitable food systems through farmer-driven education, research, and community. It is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and its website says it is increasingly engaging with farmers and partners across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture gave $1.3M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $91K), top state Maine. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,270,502
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,750
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,788
- Total assets
- $2,046,335
- -37.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 11805, Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (814) 349-9856
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northeast Organic Farming VT ($153K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 36 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pasa says it is based in Pennsylvania and is increasingly engaging with farmers and partners across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Maine and Massachusetts each accounted for 21% of grant dollars, New Jersey for 14%, Vermont for 12%, and New York for 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2023) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Organic Farming VT Richmond, VT | Support | $153,433 |
| Northeast Organic Farming MA Florence, MA | Support | $144,394 |
| Community Involved in Sustainable South Deerfield, MA | Support | $125,004 |
| Northeast Organic Farming NY Farmington, NY | Support | $113,775 |
| Ramapough Culture and Land Found Newton, NJ | Support | $109,971 |
| Maine Farmland Trust Belfast, ME | Support | $104,889 |
| Our SCI Ann Arbor, MI | Research | $103,707 |
| Hand in Hand Millbridge, ME | Support | $97,868 |
| Carolina Farm Stewardship Ass Pittsboro, NC | Support | $80,917 |
| Future Harvest Cockeysville, MD | Support | $75,485 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,046,335 | $23,620,637 | $23,530,055 | $1,270,502 | 14 | $21,351 |
| 2024 | $3,288,300 | $17,571,914 | $17,427,049 | $1,137,595 | 15 | $54,919 |
| 2023 | $5,611,179 | $6,998,827 | $6,790,586 | $115,259 | 7 | $616 |
| 2022 | $1,538,319 | $2,283,392 | $2,200,869 | — | — | $-445 |
| 2021 | $765,545 | $1,726,300 | $1,670,999 | — | — | $-626 |
| 2020 | $621,123 | $1,345,779 | $1,570,808 | — | — | $452 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Pasa’s website states its mission is to cultivate environmentally sound, economically viable, community-focused farms and food systems. Its 2023 filing describes a focus on education and evidence-based research to build an economically just, environmentally regenerative, community-focused food system. The filing also describes educational, research, outreach, and support programs addressing farms’ financial viability and ecological health, as well as the nutrient density of what they grow.
The 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address organic farming, farmer support, and local food systems. For example, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont says it promotes organic practices for an economically viable, ecologically sound, socially just Vermont agricultural system. Maine Farmland Trust says it protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming. Community Involved in Sustaining says it works to strengthen farms and engage communities in building local food systems.
The 2023 filing also describes relief payments to eligible frontline farmworkers and meatpacking workers, and funds to help emergency feeding programs distribute food safely and efficiently. These activities are described in the filing; they do not establish an outside grant application program.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Pasa reported 14 grants totaling $1,270,502. Grants ranged from $22,200 to $153,433, with a median of $100,788. The largest listed grants included $153,433 to the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, $144,394 to the Northeast Organic Farming Association Massachusetts chapter, $125,004 to Community Involved in Sustaining, $113,775 to the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, and $109,971 to Ramapough Culture and Land Foundation. The listed grant purposes were generally “support”; the grant to Our SCI was for research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hannah Smith-Brubaker as executive director. Listed board officers and members include Deirdre Brownback, Sharifa Crandall, John Good, Raynise Kelly, Bill Kitsch, David Rice, Audrey Gay Rodgers, and Jessie Smith. The filing lists John Good and Bill Kitsch as chair, Sharifa Crandall as secretary, Raynise Kelly as vice treasurer, and David Rice as vice chair/treasurer.
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture is led by John Good, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Good
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kitsch
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Smith-Brubaker
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $282K (2025)
Audrey Gay Rodgers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rice
Vice Chair & T
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & T, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharifa Crandall
Secretary
Board Member → Vice Secretary, 2023
Vice Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raynise Kelly
Vice Treasurer
Board Member → Vice Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Brownback
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Heidi Witmer (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Moore (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Ty Holmberg (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nathan Holmes (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: San Sankofa (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ben Wenk (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Brodsky (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lloyd Traven (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sue Tantsits (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Subarna Sijapati (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Tait (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Case (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: William Kitsch (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $282K, to Hannah Smith-Brubaker (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
How much does Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture give each year?
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture gave $1.3M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 15 grants.
What is Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's typical grant size?
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's median grant in 2025 was $100,788, and its average grant was $90,750, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture give grants?
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's top state is Maine, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (21%) and New Jersey (14%).
Does Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (12 grants).
Who are Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's largest grantees?
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's largest 2025 grantees include Northeast Organic Farming VT ($153,433), Northeast Organic Farming MA ($144,394) and Community Involved in Sustainable ($125,004), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture?
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.6M.
What does Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture fund?
Pasa’s website states its mission is to cultivate environmentally sound, economically viable, community-focused farms and food systems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture?
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's EIN?
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1685497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pennsylvania-association-for-sustainable-agriculture-morg_140eccdeddfe4552852f0371ea72ac6c
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