The Foundation for Farmworkers
The Foundation for Farmworkers promotes and sponsors the activities and needs of east coast migrant head start project families related to immigration services to farmworker families, emergency financial assistance to farmworker families, and education financial assistance to farmworker families.
The Foundation for Farmworkers at a glance
In short: The Foundation for Farmworkers gave $160K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $160K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $160,000
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $160,000
- Total assets
- $287,220
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (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 Foundation for Farmworkers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Coast Migrant Head Start Project ($160K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Foundation for Farmworkers gives
- Giving grew 460% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $160K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast Migrant Head Start Project Raleigh, NC | To provide support for ecmhsp's emergency and family assitance fund | $160,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287,220 | $159,497 | $192,532 | $160,000 | 1 | $9,378 |
| 2023 | $321,200 | $169,826 | $64,941 | $50,000 | 1 | $3,671 |
| 2022 | $230,518 | $82,814 | $120,426 | $40,000 | 1 | $5 |
| 2021 | $261,509 | $139,396 | $401,909 | $28,571 | 1 | $10 |
| 2020 | $517,869 | $1,816,664 | $1,361,970 | $50,000 | 1 | $16 |
About The Foundation for Farmworkers
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for Farmworkers is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $287K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $160K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for Farmworkers is led by John E. Menditto, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John E. Menditto
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$572 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Maria Garza
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$458 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Anais Beddard
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bennett Haynes
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Edwards
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriella Procacci
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Simon Villa
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Allen
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Perez
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Gildner
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Brown Bennett
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sondra McDonald
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Maria Jimenez (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Steven Mayne (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $1K, to Steven Mayne (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for Farmworkers
How much does The Foundation for Farmworkers give each year?
The Foundation for Farmworkers gave $160K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is The Foundation for Farmworkers?
The Foundation for Farmworkers reported $287K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $159K.
What is The Foundation for Farmworkers?
The Foundation for Farmworkers is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $287K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Foundation for Farmworkers operate?
The Foundation for Farmworkers has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Foundation for Farmworkers's EIN?
The Foundation for Farmworkers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3231197. 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 September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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