Sky High Farm Inc
Sky High Farm Inc is a public charity based in Pine Plains, New York. It works on food access and longer-term food-system issues through farming, community partnerships, education, research, and grants.
Sky High Farm Inc at a glance
In short: Sky High Farm Inc gave $285K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,285
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,849
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,756
- Total assets
- $4,483,666
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sky High Farm Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2026 application window is closed. The stated process was to submit an application during the grant window; funding decisions are made by an independent committee of farmers, food justice activists, and other stakeholders working toward a more equitable food system. The page says applicants who requested funding in 2025 and did not receive a grant may resubmit.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application window ran from December 1, 2025, through January 20, 2026. This cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application window ran from December 1, 2025, through January 20, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- January 20, 2027 (Sky High Farm Grants Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 675 Hall Hill Road, Pine Plains, NY 12567
Phone: (201) 788-4555
Website: https://skyhighfarm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sky High Farm Inc
Who Sky High Farm Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Speech Farmacy ($30K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Sky High Farm says its grants support work in the United States and globally. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (21%), Indiana (17%), South Carolina (11%), California (10%), and Vermont (9%). Listed 2024 recipients also included organizations in Minnesota, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sky High Farm Inc gives
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $285K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $285K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Farmacy Andrews, SC | — | $30,000 |
| Solidago Acres LLC Bloomington, IN | — | $26,049 |
| Ezilis Respite Farm & Sanctu Groton, VT | — | $25,000 |
| Tortillera Sin Fronteras Minneapolis, MN | — | $24,745 |
| Iron Path Farm LLC Syracuse, NY | — | $20,000 |
| Kindred Airways LLC New Orleans, LA | — | $20,000 |
| Afterlife Ag Inc Brooklyn, NY | — | $18,500 |
| Diamond VUE Farms Albion, IN | — | $17,800 |
| Kilo Kish LLC Los Angeles, CA | — | $16,310 |
| Keshtyar Seed Chesterwood, MA | — | $11,201 |
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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 | $4,483,666 | $1,965,136 | $2,543,169 | $285,285 | 18 | $42,773 |
| 2023 | $4,917,507 | $4,453,250 | $1,744,144 | $216,624 | 15 | $22,320 |
| 2022 | $2,221,273 | $2,520,462 | $1,210,185 | $135,950 | 10 | $849 |
| 2021 | $811,233 | $1,149,166 | $701,568 | $23,918 | 1 | $128 |
| 2020 | $345,850 | $395,502 | $59,856 | $1,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Sky High Farm’s stated mission is to increase access to fresh, nutritious, locally produced food while investing in collaborative long-term solutions for food security, closing the gap between regenerative farming and food access initiatives. Its 2024 filing describes providing fresh, locally sourced food to food pantries and food banks and offering community education about sustainable farming.
The farm’s grants support individuals and organizations working in agriculture, food justice, and land sovereignty. The organization says applicants do not need to be 501(c)(3) organizations. In describing 3Gs for Gaia, a 2024 grantee, that organization says its mission is to support, incubate, and fund water purification and protection, land restoration, regeneration and sustainable agriculture, and women’s empowerment.
Grantmaking
Sky High Farm established its annual micro-grant program in 2022. In filing year 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $285,285. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $30,000, with a median of $13,756. The largest awards included $30,000 to Speech Farmacy, $26,049 to Solidago Acres LLC, $25,000 to Ezilis Respite Farm & Sanctuary, and $24,745 to Tortillera Sin Fronteras. The average proposal funded in 2025 was $11,000, with awards ranging from $1,500 to $30,000.
The farm’s grants page states that it planned to award $350,000 in total grants in 2026. Its listed priorities include applicants who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, or AAPI, as well as people with other intersectional identities and those from or working in historically marginalized communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Workneh and Joshua Bardfield as co-executive directors; James Tant as CFO; Daniel Colen as president; Eric Costello as secretary; and Daphne Seybold as treasurer. It also lists Jon Gray, Carolina Saavedra, Yemi Amu, and Catie Marron as board members.
Sky High Farm Inc is led by Daniel Colen, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Colen
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Bardfield
Co-Exec. Director
Vice President → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Co-Exec. Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2022) → $147K (2024)
Sarah Workneh
Co-Exec. Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$177K (2024)
James Tant
CFO
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$46K (2022) → $69K (2024)
Daphne Seybold
Treasurer
Director → Committee Chair, 2021
Committee Chair → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Gray
Board Member
Director → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Costello
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolina Saavedra
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catie Marron
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yemi Amu
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Pringle
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel Rose (2020) — Director
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 $177K, to Sarah Workneh (CO-Exec. Direct). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sky High Farm Inc
How much does Sky High Farm Inc give each year?
Sky High Farm Inc gave $285K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $217K across 15 grants.
What is Sky High Farm Inc's typical grant size?
Sky High Farm Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,756, and its average grant was $15,849, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sky High Farm Inc give grants?
Sky High Farm Inc's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Indiana (17%) and South Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (2 grants).
Who are Sky High Farm Inc's largest grantees?
Sky High Farm Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Speech Farmacy ($30,000), Solidago Acres LLC ($26,049) and Ezilis Respite Farm & Sanctu ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sky High Farm Inc?
Sky High Farm Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Sky High Farm Inc fund?
Sky High Farm’s stated mission is to increase access to fresh, nutritious, locally produced food while investing in collaborative long-term solutions for food security, closing the gap between regenerative farming and food access initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sky High Farm Inc?
The 2026 application window is closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sky High Farm Inc's EIN?
Sky High Farm Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0764483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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