Viva Farms
We empower aspiring and limited-resource farmers by providing bilingual training in holistic organic farming practices, as well as access to land, infrastructure, equipment, marketing, and capital.
Viva Farms at a glance
In short: Viva Farms gave $158K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,225
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,742
- +45.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,975
- Total assets
- $1,504,750
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Viva Farms funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington State University ($125K). Together the top 3 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Viva Farms gives
- Giving grew 432% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $182K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Farmer Technical Assistance and Translation | $124,719 |
| Washington Farmland Trust Seattle, WA | Farmland Access Work | $25,975 |
| Skagit Conservation District Mount Vernon, WA | Soil Health Technical Assistance | $7,531 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,504,750 | $2,886,173 | $2,518,643 | $158,225 | 3 | $-4,263 |
| 2023 | $1,112,179 | $2,031,760 | $1,813,565 | $181,740 | 5 | $-18,968 |
| 2022 | $924,236 | $1,395,889 | $1,296,070 | $132,685 | 3 | $-12,923 |
| 2021 | $785,268 | $1,237,841 | $1,107,742 | $29,759 | 2 | $48 |
| 2020 | $797,749 | $1,086,713 | $1,121,778 | $82,574 | 2 | $264 |
About Viva Farms
Based on IRS filings
Viva Farms is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Mount Vernon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $158K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Viva Farms is led by Michael Frazier, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Frazier
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $124K (2024)
Andrew Miller
Chair
Treasurer & Secretary → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Smith
Director of Programs & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Daniel Valdez
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mauricio Soto
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ada Snyder (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Bauermeister (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Don McMoran (2020–2021) — President & Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Michael Frazier (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Viva Farms
How much does Viva Farms give each year?
Viva Farms gave $158K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $182K across 5 grants.
What is Viva Farms's typical grant size?
Viva Farms's median grant in 2024 was $25,975, and its average grant was $52,742, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Viva Farms give grants?
Viva Farms gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Viva Farms give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Viva Farms's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Viva Farms?
Viva Farms reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Viva Farms?
Viva Farms is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Mount Vernon, WA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Viva Farms's EIN?
Viva Farms's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4396437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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