REFED CATALYZES THE FOOD SYSTEM TOWARD EVIDENCE-BASED ACTION TO STOP WASTING FOOD FOR THE CLIMATE, ENVIRONMENT, PEOPLE, AND THE ECONOMY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.2M
+52.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+31.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$168K
+31.7% YoY
About Refed Inc
Based on IRS filings
Refed Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $296K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,218,674 | $10,012,463 | $3,888,431 |
| Revenue | $13,222,438 | $12,394,783 | $5,483,716 |
| Expenses | $8,630,104 | $6,268,073 | $4,840,302 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $295,732 | $25,942 | $334 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Refed Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Afterlife Ag ($300,000), Center for Ecotechnology ($250,000), Food Rescue Us ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR ECOTECHNOLOGY DALTON, MA | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM TO ENABLE LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RESTAURANTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | $250,000 |
| EARTHDAY365 DBA GREEN DINING ALLIANCE ST LOUIS, MT | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FOOD WASTE TRACK AS PART OF THEIR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH RESTAURANTS WILL RECEIVE DIRECT SUPPORT FROM A FOOD WASTE COACH. | $100,000 |
| CONNECTEDFRESH COMPANY GARDENA, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF ITS 24/7 MONITORING SOLUTIONS TO INCLUDE ADVANCED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND WASTE TRACKING. | $100,000 |
| AFTERLIFE AG BROOKLYN, NY | TO SUPPORT THEIR CAPACITY TO PROCESS MEAT, SEAFOOD, AND DAIRY WASTE WITH BETTER EQUIPMENT, IMPROVE YIELDS WITH ADDITIONAL AUTOMATION, AND GROW NEW TYPES OF MUSHROOMS SUCH AS MAITAKE AND ROYAL TRUMPETS. | $300,000 |
| FOOD RESCUE US STAMFORD, CT | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DATA-SHARING FEATURE WITHIN THEIR EXISTING FOOD RESCUE WEB-BASED APP TO BOLSTER RESTAURANT FOOD DONATIONS BY CREATING A DEDICATED API ENDPOINT THAT WILL INTEGRATE WITH THE POS AND/OR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS COMMONLY USED BY RESTAURANT PARTNERS. | $200,000 |
| PRISM PLEASANT GROVE, UT | TO SUPPORT THE TESTING OF AS WELL AS PROTOTYPE ENHANCEMENTS AND PRODUCTION OF THEIR STORAGE SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR RESTAURANTS TO EXTEND THE LIFESPAN OF FRESH PRODUCE. | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA MURPHY | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| EMILY MA | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| STEVEN SWARTZ | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| SHASHANK MOHAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| IDA POSNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY RHODES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EDUARDO ROMERO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHARLES C SAVITT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YALMAZ SIDDIQUI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATHERINE SILVERTHORNE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACK PESTELLO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WENDY SLUSSER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANINE GUILLOT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANA GUNDERS RIVERO | PRESIDENT | 40 | $258,107 |
| SHAWN SHEPHERD | VP, OPERATIONS & FINANCE | 40 | $187,603 |
| ASCH HARWOOD | VP, DATA & INSIGHTS | 40 | $168,736 |
| ALEXANDRIA COARI | VP, CAPITAL, INNOVATION & GLOBAL INITIATIVES | 40 | $178,738 |
| JACQUELINE SUGGITT | VP, BUSINESS INITIATIVES & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $132,200 |
| DINA SINCLAIR | DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING | 40 | $135,708 |
| TRAVIS WRIGHT | VP, PRODUCT | 40 | $127,332 |
| KATHLEEN FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $138,097 |
| JEFFREY COSTANTINO | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,582 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Refed Inc?
Refed Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $15.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Refed Inc?
As of 2024, Refed Inc holds $15.2M in total assets with $13.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Refed Inc operate?
Refed Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does Refed Inc award?
In 2024, Refed Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $168K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Refed Inc's EIN?
Refed Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1579781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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