The Peoples Land Fund provides financial and technical support related to land tenure and infrastructure needs of farmers and land stewards of color to support social economic and ecological well-being.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.7M
+19.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$578K
Grant Count
12
Avg Grant Size
$48K
About The Peoples Land Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Peoples Land Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $578K. Net investment income was $429K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,739,529 | $15,680,152 | $11,889,273 |
| Revenue | $2,336,746 | $6,491,422 | $2,494,008 |
| Expenses | $1,096,856 | $3,071,141 | $51,044 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $429,345 | $223,009 | $8 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Credit Lab ($130,000), Omnira Institute ($126,000), Global Philanthropy Partnership ($52,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY CREDIT LAB SEATTLE, WA | Grant to further the Fondo Solidario program. | $130,000 |
| OMNIRA INSTITUTE OAKLAND, CA | GeneraL support grant to further efforts to secure land tenure for socially disadvantaged farmers and land stewards. | $126,000 |
| GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP CHICAGO, IL | Grant for the Remembering Reconnecting and Re-learning program. | $52,000 |
| MEADOWS LIVINGSTONE SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO, CA | General support grant to further efforts to secure land tenure for socially disadvantaged farmers and land stewards. | $50,000 |
| TORRES ORGANIC FARMS CASTROVILLE, CA | General Support Grant for Capacity Building | $47,600 |
| THE QUEEN OF VEGETABLES ORGANIC FARM ROYAL OAKS, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $15,000 |
| ROJAS TEPETITLA ORGANIC FARMS SALINAS, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $35,400 |
| GREEN THUMB FARMS INC SALINAS, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $13,800 |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS DAVID, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $25,000 |
| DREAM FARM SOLEDAD, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $34,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariela Cedeno | President | 6 | — |
| Anthony Chang | Treasurer | 6 | — |
| Neil Thapar | Secretary | 6 | — |
| David Mancera | Director | 4 | — |
| A-dae Romero-Briones | Director | 4 | — |
| Brandi Mack | Director | 6 | — |
| Rebecca Tortes | Director | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Peoples Land Fund?
The Peoples Land Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $18.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Peoples Land Fund?
As of 2024, The Peoples Land Fund holds $18.7M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $578K in 2024.
Where does The Peoples Land Fund operate?
The Peoples Land Fund has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Washington.
What size grants does The Peoples Land Fund award?
In 2024, The Peoples Land Fund awarded 12 grants totaling $578K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Peoples Land Fund's EIN?
The Peoples Land Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3208070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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