Regeneration International
To build a global network of farmers, scientists, businesses, activists, educators, journalists, governments and consumers who will promote and put into practice regenerative agriculture and land-use practices that: provide abundant, nutritious food; revive local economies; rebuild soil fertility and biodiversity; and restore climate stability by returning carbon to the soil, through the natural process of photosynthesis.
Regeneration International at a glance
In short: Regeneration International gave $630K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $90K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $629,590
- +3048.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,941
- +349.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,877
- Total assets
- $128,206
- +21.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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 Regeneration International
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Regeneration International
Who Regeneration International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regenerative Agriculture Alliance ($346K). Together the top 7 received $630K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $630K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $630K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regenerative Agriculture Alliance Northfield, MN | General Support | $345,986 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato Mankato, MN | General Support | $68,673 |
| Regenerative Agriculture Solutions Northfield, MN | General Support | $63,808 |
| Tree-Range Farms Northfield, MN | General Support | $49,877 |
| Organic Consumers Association Finland, MN | General Support | $49,555 |
| Carlton College Northfield, MN | General Support | $29,045 |
| Freshwater Society St. Paul, MN | General Support | $22,646 |
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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 | $128,206 | $767,029 | $789,941 | $629,590 | 7 | $80 |
| 2023 | $105,238 | $255,548 | $310,557 | $20,000 | 1 | $83 |
| 2022 | $161,598 | $241,678 | $209,920 | $18,000 | Total only | $92 |
| 2021 | $137,887 | $260,253 | $252,482 | $115,150 | Total only | $112 |
| 2020 | $120,520 | $197,804 | $458,180 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Regeneration International
Based on IRS filings
Regeneration International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Finland, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $630K. Net investment income was $80.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Regeneration International is led by Rosemary Welch, President & Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemary Welch
President & Chair
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Paul
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Rye
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andre Leu
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald Cummins (2020–2023) — President & Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about Regeneration International
How much does Regeneration International give each year?
Regeneration International gave $630K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Regeneration International's typical grant size?
Regeneration International's median grant in 2024 was $49,877, and its average grant was $89,941, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Regeneration International give grants?
Regeneration International gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Northfield, MN (4 grants).
Does Regeneration International give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Regeneration International's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Regeneration International's largest grantees?
Regeneration International's largest 2024 grantees include Regenerative Agriculture Alliance ($345,986), Minnesota State University Mankato ($68,673) and Regenerative Agriculture Solutions ($63,808), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Regeneration International?
Regeneration International reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $767K.
What is Regeneration International?
Regeneration International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Finland, MN. It holds $128K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Regeneration International's EIN?
Regeneration International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2613372. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 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 December 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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