The Good Food Institute Inc
To harness the power of food innovation and markets to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals by supporting efforts to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious.
The Good Food Institute Inc at a glance
In short: The Good Food Institute Inc gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $170K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,019,935
- -32.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $169,989
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $232,237
- Total assets
- $62,032,056
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Good Food Institute Inc
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Good Food Institute Inc
Alternative Protein Research Grants
The Good Food Institute Inc
Amount
Up to US $300,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Competitive Research Grant Program
The Good Food Institute Inc
Amount
Varies by project; $5 million awarded in 2021 round across 22 projects
Deadline
Deadline not published
Enhancing the Flavor of Plant-based & Fermentation-derived Proteins RFA Grant
The Good Food Institute Inc
Amount
US $400,000 - US $500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Good Food Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deco Labs ($250K). Together the top 6 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 19 grants of 47 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Good Food Institute Inc gives
- Giving fell 62% 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 $1.0M (2024) to $2.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deco Labs Boston, MA | Stout feed2food: development of food-grand handling protocols & assessment in side streams used for cultivated meat medium components | $250,000 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Dr chen 2022 grant award: reduce the cost of plant-based meat analog without affecting its texture and nutrition by using hydrolyzed pea proteins | $249,999 |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Vardhanabhuti re-imagining soy protein through plant breeding innovation and optimized alternative processing | $246,178 |
| Dprotein Inc San Fransico, CA | Protein and cell engineering to improve cell separation, protein purification and drying after precision fermentation | $218,296 |
| Conservation X Labs Inc Washington, DC | Developing and publishing a technically sound white paper or policy brief on why and how conservation organizations should advance the development of aps | $50,000 |
| Tufts University Boston, MA | Alt Protein Club Funding | $5,462 |
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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 | $62,032,056 | $28,143,912 | $35,420,353 | $1,019,935 | 6 | $1,308,876 |
| 2023 | $65,245,715 | $43,631,366 | $31,037,374 | $1,519,845 | 7 | $1,057,850 |
| 2022 | $50,506,658 | $15,833,279 | $22,760,706 | $1,451,822 | 6 | $262,192 |
| 2021 | $59,697,609 | $43,468,835 | $17,034,589 | $2,677,348 | 16 | $143,948 |
| 2020 | $29,918,594 | $18,923,594 | $13,273,604 | $2,191,358 | 12 | $122,409 |
About The Good Food Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Good Food Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $62.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Good Food Institute Inc is led by Ilya Sheyman, CEO on every filing since 2022; 8 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ilya Sheyman
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $226K (2024)
Bruce Friedrich
President & Founder
President, Treasurer & CEO → President & Founder, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $231K (2024)
Cameron Icard
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Freston
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vandhana Balasubramanian
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nabiha Basathia
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anand Gopal
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Gass
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah David
General Counsel, Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, General Counsel, Vice President & Administrator → Secretary, General Counsel & Vp-Admin, 2021
Secretary, General Counsel & Vp-Admin → General Counsel, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Caroline Bushnell
Senior Vice President - Corporate Engagement
Vice President - Corporate Engagement → Senior Vice President - Corporate Engagement, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $197K (2024)
Jessica Almy
Senior Vice President - Policy & Government Relations
Vice President - Policy → Senior Vice President - Policy, 2022
Senior Vice President - Policy → Senior Vice President - Policy & Government Relations, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $198K (2024)
Sheila Voss
Senior Vice President - Communications
Vice President - Communications → Senior Vice President - Communications, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $199K (2024)
Susan McCausland-Halteman
Senior Vice President - Development
Vice President - Development → Senior Vice President - Development, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $210K (2024)
Chethana Biliyar
Vice President Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$168K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Specht (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President - Science & Technology
- Former: Stewart David (2020–2022) — 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 $231K, to Bruce Friedrich (President and Founder). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Good Food Institute Inc
How much does The Good Food Institute Inc give each year?
The Good Food Institute Inc gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 7 grants.
What is The Good Food Institute Inc's typical grant size?
The Good Food Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $232,237, and its average grant was $169,989, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Good Food Institute Inc give grants?
The Good Food Institute Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Indiana (25%) and Missouri (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Good Food Institute Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Good Food Institute Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Good Food Institute Inc's largest grantees?
The Good Food Institute Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Deco Labs ($250,000), Purdue University ($249,999) and Curators of the University of Missouri ($246,178), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Good Food Institute Inc?
The Good Food Institute Inc reported $62.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.1M.
What is The Good Food Institute Inc?
The Good Food Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $62.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Good Food Institute Inc's EIN?
The Good Food Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0840578. 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 November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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