The Georgia Farm Foundation
The Georgia Farm Foundation (the "foundation") was established in order to provide the financial underpinning for the operation and maintenance of a 340-acre farm (the "farm") within the bounds of which are three controlled watersheds on which the stroud water research center ("stroud") conducts long-term scientific studies of the effects of various farming and other land-use activities on the health and quality of fresh water.
The Georgia Farm Foundation at a glance
In short: The Georgia Farm Foundation gave $270K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $270K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $270,464
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $270,464
- +58.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $270,464
- Total assets
- $4,275,370
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Georgia Farm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Natural Lands Trust ($270K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Georgia Farm Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2021) to $270K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $270K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Lands Trust Media, PA | For expenses in operating Georgia farm, a 340 acre self contained watershed on which the stroud water research center conducts long term research projects. The foundation's board reviews and approves budgets and receives reports from natural lands trust staff on actual expenditures. | $270,464 |
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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 | $4,275,370 | $459,071 | $314,602 | $270,464 | 1 | $459,071 |
| 2024 | $4,130,901 | $348,748 | $205,533 | $170,872 | 1 | $348,748 |
| 2023 | $3,987,686 | $228,040 | $114,700 | $80,959 | 1 | $228,040 |
| 2022 | $3,874,346 | $102,253 | $263,487 | $232,303 | 1 | $102,253 |
| 2021 | $4,035,822 | $451,531 | $111,652 | $73,556 | 1 | $451,531 |
| 2020 | $3,696,851 | $264,124 | $169,100 | $141,574 | Total only | $264,124 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Georgia Farm Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Georgia Farm Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Avondale, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $270K. Net investment income was $459K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Georgia Farm Foundation is led by David Arscott, President, Executive Director & Stro since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Arscott
President, Executive Director & Stro
President & Executive Director - Stroud Water Res → President, Executive Director & Stroud Water Res, 2021
President, Executive Director & Stroud Water Res → President, Executive Director & Stro, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard W. Sweeney
Trustee: Director & Dist Res S
Trustee, Director, Dist Res Scientist & Stroud Water → Trustee, Director & Dist Res S, 2022
Trustee, Director & Dist Res S → Trustee: Director & Dist Res S, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Molly K. Morrison
Trustee: Retired President of
Trustee & Retired President of Nat Lands Tr → Trustee & Retired President of, 2022
Trustee & Retired President of → Trustee: Retired President of, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morris Stroud
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel Wagner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William C. Bullitt Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frances M. Abbott
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Georgia Farm Foundation
How much does The Georgia Farm Foundation give each year?
The Georgia Farm Foundation gave $270K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $171K across 1 grant.
How large is The Georgia Farm Foundation?
The Georgia Farm Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $459K.
What is The Georgia Farm Foundation?
The Georgia Farm Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Avondale, PA. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Georgia Farm Foundation operate?
The Georgia Farm Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Georgia Farm Foundation's EIN?
The Georgia Farm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6972599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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