Potlikker Capital
Potlikker Capital is a charitable loan fund based in Ithaca, New York, supporting socially and economically disadvantaged agricultural producers and processors nationwide. Its integrated approach combines flexible loans, grants, technical assistance, and other tailored resources to strengthen local food systems.
Potlikker Capital at a glance
In short: Potlikker Capital gave $274K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,996
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +240.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,117
- -45.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,920
- Total assets
- $15,098,113
- +104.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (20% 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 Potlikker Capital
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 778, Ithaca, NY 14851
Phone: (800) 319-5660
Website: https://potlikkercapital.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Potlikker Capital funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jubilee Jutice ($44K). Together the top 10 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Potlikker Capital states that it supports producers and processors nationwide. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported state shares were Mississippi (20%), New York (18%), Louisiana (16%), Massachusetts (11%), and Maine (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Potlikker Capital gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $274K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Jutice Alexandria, LA | Grant Making | $43,500 |
| Generation Tree Services Norton, MA | Operating Support | $31,136 |
| Triple J Farm 1985 LLC Brooklyn, NY | Infrastructure | $25,000 |
| Somali Bantu Community Assocation Lewiston, ME | Cargo Van | $25,000 |
| Corbin Hill Road Farm New York, NY | Plant Stems | $25,000 |
| Love Cattle CO LLC Lithia, FL | Trailer Purchase | $24,000 |
| Thompson Farm Bristiol, WI | Sustainable Growing | $20,000 |
| Zafa Wines LLC Isle La Motte, VT | Moving Operations | $10,000 |
| PJ4 Services LLC West Point, MS | Generative Farming | $7,920 |
| Triple Eaton Farm Mt Olive, MS | Generative Farming | $7,920 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are reported by filing year. The 2023 and 2022 grant counts are listed as zero; no grant totals are provided for those years.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,098,113 | $1,805,017 | $3,163,663 | $273,996 | 17 | $25,562 |
| 2023 | $7,387,917 | $2,499,126 | $2,011,322 | $148,500 | 5 | $43,725 |
| 2022 | $2,893,690 | $1,291,869 | $1,146,995 | $24,000 | 2 | $12 |
| 2021 | $1,382,502 | $1,041,900 | $234,499 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $515,795 | $537,500 | $21,705 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Potlikker Capital’s stated mission is to support socially and economically disadvantaged agricultural producers and processors nationwide and to strengthen local food systems through integrated capital and tailored resources.
Its stated program goals are to provide capital for ecological stewardship, build capacity for governance and growth, create connections that support collective resilience, and develop capital models that reflect values over extraction. Its website describes support for land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, business growth, and community-building, as well as regenerative practices. It offers flexible loans, grants and recoverable grants, technical assistance, and business support.
The organization’s 2024 filing reports that, from inception through 2024, it had partnered with 58 producers across 24 states and deployed $4.47 million in loans and $532,000 in grants. These are reported as cumulative amounts through 2024, not as grants given in 2024.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Potlikker Capital reported 17 grants totaling $273,996. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $43,500, with a median of $7,920.
Notable 2024 grants included $43,500 to Jubilee Jutice in Alexandria, Louisiana, for grantmaking; $31,136 to Generation Tree Services in Norton, Massachusetts, for operating support; and $25,000 each to Triple J Farm 1985 LLC in Brooklyn, New York, for infrastructure, Somali Bantu Community Assocation in Lewiston, Maine, for a cargo van, and Corbin Hill Road Farm in New York, New York, for plant stems. Other listed grants included $24,000 to Love Cattle Co LLC for a trailer purchase and $20,000 to Thompson Farm for sustainable growing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Watson as president; Lolita Dunn as director of investments; Juan Escareno as field director; Lisa Clotter as managing director; Erika Williams, Konda Mason, Vanessa Roanhorse, and Jennifer Taylor as directors; Aaron Jay Fossett as treasurer; and Collie Graddick as board chair.
Potlikker Capital is led by Mark Watson, President & C since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Watson
President & C
President & Director → President & C, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $201K (2024)
Collie Graddick
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Clotter
Managing Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $74K (2024)
Erika Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
Juan Escareno
Field Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $129K (2024)
Lolita Dunn
Director Invest R
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Konda Mason
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Roanhorse
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Jay Fossett
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Leslie Carrere (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Edward Quevedo (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gail Myers (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Iriel Edwards (2021–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Jenny Miller (2021–2022) — COO
- Former: Ozell White (2022) — President & Director
- Former: Donna Isaacs (2021) — Director
- Former: Jubilee Justice (2020) — Trustee
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 $201K, to Mark Watson (President/ C). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Potlikker Capital
How much does Potlikker Capital give each year?
Potlikker Capital gave $274K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $149K across 5 grants.
What is Potlikker Capital's typical grant size?
Potlikker Capital's median grant in 2024 was $7,920, and its average grant was $16,117, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Potlikker Capital give grants?
Potlikker Capital's top state is Mississippi, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Louisiana (16%).
Does Potlikker Capital give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Potlikker Capital's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Generative Farming" (8 grants).
Who are Potlikker Capital's largest grantees?
Potlikker Capital's largest 2024 grantees include Jubilee Jutice ($43,500), Generation Tree Services ($31,136) and Triple J Farm 1985 LLC ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Potlikker Capital?
Potlikker Capital reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Potlikker Capital fund?
Potlikker Capital’s stated mission is to support socially and economically disadvantaged agricultural producers and processors nationwide and to strengthen local food systems through integrated capital and tailored resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Potlikker Capital?
Potlikker Capital has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check potlikkercapital.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Potlikker Capital's EIN?
Potlikker Capital's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2051176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 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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