Veggielution
THE MISSION OF VEGGIELUTION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS THROUGH FOOD AND FARMING TO BUILD COMMUNITY IN EAST SAN JOSE. OUR AIM IS TO HELP OUR EAST SAN JOSE NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCE A RICHNESS OF COMMUNITY LIFE AND HEALTH THAT COMBATS SOCIAL ISOLATION AND PROVIDES THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO CREATE MORE ROBUST SOCIAL NETWORKS AND TAKE A POSITIVE ACTION IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Key facts about Veggielution
- EIN
- 27-2021333
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,265,583
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Veggielution funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Veggielution's 5 itemized 2025 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gilroy, CA (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
-21.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Veggielution
Based on IRS filings
Veggielution is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SAN JOSE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $13K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,265,583 | $4,176,587 | $4,069,225 |
| Revenue | $2,988,482 | $2,668,240 | $3,356,091 |
| Expenses | $3,955,852 | $3,352,747 | $3,234,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,645 | — | $2,657 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Awo ($10,000), Carry the Vision ($10,000), Community Agency for Resources Advocacy and Services ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AWO LOS GATOS, CA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| CARRY THE VISION GILROY, CA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY AGENCY FOR RESOURCES ADVOCACY AND SERVICES GILROY, CA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN ASSISTANCE NETWORK MILPITAS, CA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES SAN JOSE, CA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE CHANG | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARK MEDEIROS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATTIE ZAZUETA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAY BRAMSON | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARIANA FAERRON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JO LERMA-LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRITTANY ALVAREZ | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| TOBY MCCHESNEY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SUSAN CHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EMILY SCHWING | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,161 |
| SHAWN GERTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $65,077 |
| CLAUDIA DAMIANI | STAFF | 40 | $101,187 |
| MARIEBETH MILLARES | STAFF | 40 | $102,606 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veggielution?
Veggielution is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SAN JOSE, CA. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Veggielution?
As of 2025, Veggielution holds $3.3M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $50K in 2025.
Where does Veggielution operate?
Veggielution has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Veggielution award?
In 2025, Veggielution awarded 5 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Veggielution's EIN?
Veggielution's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2021333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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