Restorative Farms
Restorative Farms is committed to developing a sustainable, community-driven urban farming network in dallas, Texas. We aim to combat food insecurity in underserved areas by providing affordable, fresh produce while creating economic opportunities through training and employment in agriculture. Our goal is to empower individuals with the skills they need to break the cycle of poverty and contribute to a healthier, more resilient community.
Restorative Farms at a glance
- Total assets
- $250,336
- +81.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $934,898
- Expenses (2025)
- $815,778
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. Covers 20 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Restorative Farms funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Restorative Farms gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $105.
*2025: Covers 20 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Youth Foundation Dallas, TX | Contribution to fairview youth foundation cause.to support youth development | $105 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | $250,336 | $934,898 | $815,778 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $138,296 | $358,405 | $348,623 | — | — | — | $12,854 | — |
| 2023 | $130,835 | $132,908 | $167,532 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $161,729 | $73,564 | $90,537 | $105 | 1 | $43,044 | — | $2,004 |
| 2021 | $178,547 | $199,690 | $44,727 | — | — | — | — | $957 |
*2025: Covers 20 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Restorative Farms
Based on IRS filings
Restorative Farms is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $250K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Restorative Farms is led by Owen Lynch, Phd Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Owen Lynch
Phd Executive Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doric Earle
Director of Finance
Board Member → Director of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Boa
Director of Strategic Coll
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Hill
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Germaine Gaspard
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Freeman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Conor
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone Day
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles Boa (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Jo (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Restorative Farms
How large is Restorative Farms?
Restorative Farms reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $935K.
What is Restorative Farms?
Restorative Farms is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $250K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Restorative Farms operate?
Restorative Farms has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Restorative Farms's EIN?
Restorative Farms's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3267808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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