The Good Acre
We connect and strengthen farmers, food makers, and communities through good food. The Good Acre is the largest nonprofit food hub in Minnesota. We play a critical role in creating market access for farmers in our region. For 2023, with 1.9 million of local food purchased from over 190 local farmers and makers in our food hub.
The Good Acre at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,365,405
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,804,187
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,684
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,574,836
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Good Acre funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2018) to $45K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hmong American Partnership Saint Paul, MN | MN DHS Grant | $7,000 |
| Latino Economic Development Center Saint Paul, MN | MN DHS Grant | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,365,405 | $2,804,187 | $2,574,836 | — | — | $1,684 |
| 2023 | $1,123,549 | $2,139,196 | $2,262,977 | — | — | $1,960 |
| 2022 | $1,265,392 | $1,182,522 | $2,077,020 | — | — | $1,053 |
| 2021 | $2,161,801 | $2,336,173 | $1,702,212 | $14,000 | 2 | $487 |
| 2020 | $1,648,232 | $1,250,517 | $1,688,853 | $44,500 | 1 | $267 |
| 2018 | $190,071 | $951,878 | $1,196,221 | $2,314 | Total only | $51 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Good Acre
Based on IRS filings
The Good Acre is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Falcon Heights, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Good Acre is led by Beth Fritcher, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Fritcher
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Morgan
Director
Director → President, 2020
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Rupert
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane White
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily O'Keefe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hackler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Aldrich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tj Turner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa McCormick
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$98K (2022) → $146K (2024)
Tina May
Emeritus
Director → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Dooley
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Frederickson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Huong Nguyen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Helene Murray (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Seeley (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Polad (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Shey (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Rhys Williams (2018–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: John Byom (2018) — Treasurer
- Former: Yia Vang (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 $146K, to Theresa McCormick (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Good Acre
How large is The Good Acre?
The Good Acre reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is The Good Acre?
The Good Acre is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Falcon Heights, MN. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Good Acre operate?
The Good Acre has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is The Good Acre's EIN?
The Good Acre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1663334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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 2018 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- 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 December 20, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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