The Land Connection Foundation Inc
The land connection trains farmers in resilient, restorative farming techniques; informs the public about the sources of our food and why that matters; and works to protect and enhance farmland so that we, and generations to come, will have clean air and water, fertile soil, and healthy, delicious food.
The Land Connection Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Land Connection Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,194
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,194
- Median grant
- $5,194
- Total assets
- $715,423
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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 Land Connection Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Motherlands Gardens Community Project ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Motherlands Gardens Community Project Springfield, IL | Food Safety Equipment | $5,194 |
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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 | $715,423 | $1,365,124 | $1,341,810 | $5,194 | 1 | $2 |
| 2024 | $713,416 | $1,288,870 | $1,172,596 | — | — | $5 |
| 2023 | $465,919 | $1,226,686 | $1,148,444 | — | — | $5 |
| 2022 | $350,082 | $818,229 | $754,116 | — | — | $5 |
| 2021 | $291,501 | $595,859 | $485,863 | — | — | $5 |
| 2020 | $170,166 | $360,519 | $385,774 | — | — | $52 |
| 2019 | $181,643 | $416,854 | $423,026 | — | — | — |
About The Land Connection Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Land Connection Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Champaign, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $715K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Land Connection Foundation Inc is led by Jacquelyn Evers, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacquelyn Evers
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$65K (2019) → $114K (2025)
Alisa Demarco
President
Secretary → Board President, 2023
Board President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Taylor
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Bishop
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lauher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Sawhill
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Bralts Kelly
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan James
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ming-Hwa Martin
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Andrea Cosert (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Greenly (2022–2024) — Finance & Operations Director
- Former: Joseph Wetzel (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Irene Kaufman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan D. Lannin (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Harrison (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrea Davidson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe Wetzel (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Will Glazik (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $114K, to Jacquelyn Evers (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Land Connection Foundation Inc
How much does The Land Connection Foundation Inc give each year?
The Land Connection Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Land Connection Foundation Inc?
The Land Connection Foundation Inc reported $715K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is The Land Connection Foundation Inc?
The Land Connection Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Champaign, IL. It holds $715K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Land Connection Foundation Inc operate?
The Land Connection Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Land Connection Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Land Connection Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1413944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
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