The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc
To research vegetables for farmers in Michigan.
The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc at a glance
In short: The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc gave $103K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $34K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $103,336
- -31.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $34,445
- -31.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $35,175
- Total assets
- $256,399
- -3.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Michigan State University ($52K). Together the top 2 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2022) to $161K (2021). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | RC SCBG 250000000317 | $51,758 |
| Michigan Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development Lansing, MI | SCBG 25*455 | $35,175 |
| Michigan Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development Lansing, MI | SCBG 25*454 | $16,403 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $256,399 | $295,651 | $305,597 | $103,336 | 3 | $1,560 |
| 2025 | $266,345 | $369,134 | $356,578 | $150,563 | 3 | $3,947 |
| 2024 | $253,786 | $306,646 | $267,749 | $97,264 | 2 | $1,356 |
| 2023 | $214,889 | $265,804 | $270,310 | $116,178 | 4 | $78 |
| 2022 | $219,395 | $169,698 | $211,843 | $87,067 | 3 | $98 |
| 2021 | $261,540 | $150,619 | $254,990 | $160,907 | 3 | $2,094 |
| 2020 | $365,911 | $307,190 | $260,264 | $118,712 | 5 | $3,518 |
About The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc is a public charity, based in Saint Johns, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $256K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc is led by Chris Falak, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 17 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Chris Falak
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$150 (2020) → $300 (2026)
Greg Bird
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2026
On filings since 2020
23 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hensley
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$150 (2020) → $100 (2026)
Matt Deblouw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$150 (2020) → $100 (2026)
Matt McCallum
Director
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$150 (2020) → $300 (2026)
Mike Iott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$75 (2020) → $0 (2026)
Ryan Bounds
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$150 (2022) → $200 (2026)
Derek Oomen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $200 (2026)
Jennifer Costanza
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $0 (2026)
Trent Karnemaat
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$150 (2024) → $100 (2026)
Doug Horkey
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$200 (2025) → $100 (2026)
Janelle Totzke
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$100 (2025) → $100 (2026)
Rebecca Titus
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$200 (2026)
Roger Victory
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Clover-Adams
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hailee Leitz
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$225 (2020) → $300 (2026)
Michael Kenny
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Erik Thies (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Keith Bouwkamp (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Kristin Oomen (2020–2025) — Assistant Secretary & Ass
- Former: Adam Van Dyk (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Kenny (2020–2024) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Ben Kudwa (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Bakker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Kipp (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Justin Oomen (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $300, to Chris Falak (President). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc
How much does The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc give each year?
The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc gave $103K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $151K across 3 grants.
What is The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc's typical grant size?
The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc's median grant in 2026 was $35,175, and its average grant was $34,445, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc give grants?
The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc?
The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc reported $256K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $296K.
What is The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc's EIN?
The Michigan Vegetable Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7017793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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