Sierra Harvest
Founded in 2007, Sierra Harvest is building a community that values and eats an abundance of fresh, local, seasonal food; training successful local farmers that are increasing sustainable food production; and creating equitable access to fresh, local, seasonal food. We serve dozens of farmers, hundreds of families, and thousands of children. Be the local food movement and join us in the conversation at www.sierraharvest.org.
Sierra Harvest at a glance
In short: Sierra Harvest gave $85K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $85K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $85,000
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $707,219
- -32.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sierra Harvest funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Roots ($85K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Roots Valley, CA | Subaward of funds from cdfa grant #22-1800-000-sg for farm to school incubator program. | $85,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $707,219 | $924,836 | $1,395,814 | $85,000 | 1 | $-59,397 |
| 2024 | $1,039,954 | $1,353,848 | $1,632,678 | — | — | $8,964 |
| 2023 | $1,250,488 | $1,325,564 | $1,170,491 | — | — | $12,797 |
| 2022 | $1,045,953 | $944,447 | $942,335 | — | — | $-7,096 |
| 2021 | $1,091,306 | $870,307 | $811,099 | — | — | $21,822 |
About Sierra Harvest
Based on IRS filings
Sierra Harvest is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Grass Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $707K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $85K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sierra Harvest is led by Eli Bacon, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eli Bacon
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$87K (2025)
Nita Mizushima
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Echegaray
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Debbeler
Board Member
Board Vice President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarra Ziari
Vice President & Secretary
Board Member → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laetitia Benador
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Anderson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Aimee Retzler (2021–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Tiana Rockwell (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Richard Codding (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Kwong Chew (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Ingram (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Cervantes (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Aleta Barrett (2021–2022) — Board Secretary
- Former: Jeannine Glista (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Barhydt (2021–2022) — Board Secretary
- Former: Steve McFarlane (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tania Carlone (2021–2022) — Board Vice President
- Former: Trisha Dellis (2022) — Board Secretary
- Former: Erin Silverman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Malaika Bishop (2021) — Co-Executive Director
- Former: Shari Elia (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $87K, to Eli Bacon (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Harvest
How much does Sierra Harvest give each year?
Sierra Harvest gave $85K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Sierra Harvest?
Sierra Harvest reported $707K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $925K.
What is Sierra Harvest?
Sierra Harvest is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Grass Valley, CA. It holds $707K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sierra Harvest operate?
Sierra Harvest has awarded grants in California.
What is Sierra Harvest's EIN?
Sierra Harvest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-1026798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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