The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative
From our Articles of Incorporation: "To coordinate the efforts of its staff, members, and the general public to facilitate the creation of new crops and growing systems, and work toward a permaculture-based, environmentally sustainable, climate change-mitigating agricultural system. EFN's mission includes, but is not limited to, encouraging the adoption and wider use of the following: organic farming practices; soil conservation; composting; seed-saving; perennial crop plants; agroforestry; renewable energy sources; sustainable building practices; bicycle-powered human transportation, trade, and waste-disposal systems; recycling; open source technology and open network philosophy; cooperative organization of agricultural enterprises and societies; and land banks and other means of connecting would-be farmers with land."
The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative at a glance
In short: The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $277,992
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grassroots Seed Network ($50K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $136K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Seed Network Industry, ME | Grant made for the purposes of seed preservation, seed farming, hosting educational events, relevant travel, and related activities. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,992 | $418,328 | $494,289 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $353,953 | $375,054 | $267,625 | — | — |
| 2022 | $246,219 | $381,894 | $448,045 | $40,249 | Total only |
| 2021 | $245,870 | $352,586 | $278,149 | $136,250 | Total only |
| 2020 | $164,433 | $184,504 | $141,858 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative
Based on IRS filings
The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $278K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dustin Hinz
Co-Director & Board Member
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Nathan Kleinman
Co-Director & Board Member
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $43K (2024)
Brianna Barton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacques Sapriel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Owen Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally McCabe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vandana Shiva
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Clint Freund (2020–2022) — Seed Technician
- Former: Colton Hinz (2020–2022) — Co-Operations Manager
- Former: Kierra Jeffers (2020–2022) — Co-Operations Manager
- Former: William Woys Weaver (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $43K, to Nathan Kleinman (Co-Director/Board Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative
How much does The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative give each year?
The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative?
The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative reported $278K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $418K.
What is The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative?
The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $278K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative operate?
The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative has awarded grants in Maine.
What is The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative's EIN?
The Experimental Farm Network Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2847063. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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