Vegetable Growers Association of New JER
Educate the public about the benefits of locally grown crops. To promote and encourage improvements in the production and marketing of all phases of the vegetable industry in the state of New Jersey. To dissenimante knowledge of the growing and marketing of vegetables through cooperation with the New Jersey agricultural experiment station and rutgers cooperative research and extension, the New Jersey and us departments of agriculture, and all other existing organizations and committees working for or interested in the vegetable industry of the garden state.
Vegetable Growers Association of New JER at a glance
In short: Vegetable Growers Association of New JER gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,083
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,083
- Median grant
- $15,083
- Total assets
- $140,595
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vegetable Growers Association of New JER funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (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
How Vegetable Growers Association of New JER gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $29K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Auction Proceeds | $15,083 |
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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 | $140,595 | $282,409 | $221,494 | $15,083 | 1 | $3,431 |
| 2023 | $72,243 | $156,775 | $174,831 | $14,585 | 1 | $265 |
| 2022 | $90,299 | $152,667 | $182,348 | $25,228 | 2 | $34 |
| 2021 | $119,980 | $46,502 | $77,064 | $28,683 | 2 | $57 |
About Vegetable Growers Association of New JER
Based on IRS filings
Vegetable Growers Association of New JER is a public charity, based in Ringoes, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vegetable Growers Association of New JER is led by James Abma, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Abma
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Darcy Perehiny
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
James Rambo
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Zachary Heiken
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Alyssa Hars (2021–2023) — Social Secretary
- Former: Donna Dugan (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Lamonaca (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: John Banscher (2021–2023) — President
- Former: John Rigolizzo (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Marita Rigolizzo (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Rocco Digerolamo (2022–2023) — Convention C
- Former: Rocky Digerolamo (2021) — Convention C
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Vegetable Growers Association of New JER
How much does Vegetable Growers Association of New JER give each year?
Vegetable Growers Association of New JER gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Vegetable Growers Association of New JER?
Vegetable Growers Association of New JER reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $282K.
Where does Vegetable Growers Association of New JER operate?
Vegetable Growers Association of New JER has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York, Tennessee.
What is Vegetable Growers Association of New JER's EIN?
Vegetable Growers Association of New JER's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1728097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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