The Peoples Land Fund
The Peoples Land Fund is an Oakland, California-based public charity formed in 2021. It provides financial and technical support related to land tenure and infrastructure needs of farmers and land stewards of color, with the stated aim of supporting social, economic, and ecological well-being.
The Peoples Land Fund at a glance
In short: The Peoples Land Fund gave $578K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $578,200
- -75.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,183
- -91.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,100
- Total assets
- $18,739,529
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (69% 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 Peoples Land Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 1428 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (408) 887-9321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peoples Land Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Credit Lab ($130K). Together the top 10 received $550K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (69%), Washington (22%), and Illinois (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Peoples Land Fund gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $578K (2024) to $2.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $578K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
| Rojas Tepetitla Organic Farms Salinas, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $35,400 |
| Coronel Produce Greenfield, CA | General support grants for capacity building. | $34,800 |
| Dream Farm Soledad, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $34,200 |
| Community Alliance with Family Farmers David, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $25,000 |
| The Queen of Vegetables Organic Farm Royal Oaks, CA | General support grants for capacity building | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,739,529 | $2,336,746 | $1,096,856 | $578,200 | 12 | $429,345 |
| 2023 | $15,680,152 | $6,491,422 | $3,071,141 | $2,355,588 | 4 | $223,009 |
| 2022 | $11,889,273 | $2,494,008 | $51,044 | — | — | $8 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide 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. Its program description identifies land tenure needs as a focus.
The 2024 grants included support for farms and other organizations. Among those grantees, Community Credit Lab describes its mission as supporting equitable access to economic opportunities for immigrant, refugee, low-income, marginalized, and underserved communities. Global Philanthropy Partnership says it promotes strategic global philanthropy, awareness of global development issues, and sustainability initiatives. Community Alliance with Family Farmers describes its mission as building sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 12 grants totaling $578,200. Grant amounts ranged from $13,800 to $130,000, with a median grant of $35,100.
The largest grants were $130,000 to Community Credit Lab for its Fondo Solidario program and $126,000 to Omnira Institute for efforts to secure land tenure for socially disadvantaged farmers and land stewards. Other grants included $52,000 to Global Philanthropy Partnership for the Remembering Reconnecting and Re-learning program; $50,000 to Meadows Livingstone School for general support related to land tenure; and $47,600 to Torres Organic Farms for capacity building. The fund also awarded grants of $35,400 to Rojas Tepetlitla Organic Farms, $34,800 to Coronel Produce, $34,200 to Dream Farm, $25,000 to Community Alliance with Family Farmers, $15,000 to The Queen of Vegetables Organic Farm, $14,400 to Narez Organic Vegetables, and $13,800 to Green Thumb Farms Inc. The latter seven grants were described as general support for capacity building.
The filing states that grantees are to meet with the fund at least annually as set out in their grant plans, maintain records of grant expenditures, and make key personnel available for meetings and telephone calls as reasonably requested.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mariela Cedeno as president, Anthony Chang as treasurer, and Neil Thapar as secretary. Directors listed are David Mancera, A-dae Romero-Briones, Brandi Mack, and Rebecca Tortes.
The Peoples Land Fund is led by Mariela Cedeno, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mariela Cedeno
President
Board President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A-dae Romero-Briones
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Mack
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mancera
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Tortes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Chang
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Thapar
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ciara Segura (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Patricia Carrillo (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Peoples Land Fund
How much does The Peoples Land Fund give each year?
The Peoples Land Fund gave $578K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 4 grants.
What is The Peoples Land Fund's typical grant size?
The Peoples Land Fund's median grant in 2024 was $35,100, and its average grant was $48,183, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Peoples Land Fund give grants?
The Peoples Land Fund gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (22%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salinas, CA (3 grants).
Does The Peoples Land Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Peoples Land Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Peoples Land Fund's largest grantees?
The Peoples Land Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Community Credit Lab ($130,000), Omnira Institute ($126,000) and Global Philanthropy Partnership ($52,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Peoples Land Fund?
The Peoples Land Fund reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does The Peoples Land Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide 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. Its program description identifies land tenure needs as a focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peoples Land Fund?
The Peoples Land Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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