Zero Foodprint
Zero Foodprint is a public charity based in Oakland, California, that funds farmers’ and ranchers’ projects to implement regenerative agricultural practices and build healthy soil. The organization says it mobilizes the food and beverage industry around agricultural climate solutions, pooling contributions from across the food system to support farm projects intended to draw down carbon.
Zero Foodprint at a glance
In short: Zero Foodprint gave $1.6M across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,588,067
- +75.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- +94.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,723
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,337,608
- +197.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zero Foodprint
- How to Apply
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Restore applications are currently closed, with the website indicating that applications will reopen in fall 2026. Compost Connector applications are open through the end of 2026.
- Review Cycle
- Compost Connector applications are open through December 31, 2026.
- Deadline
- Compost Connector applications are open through December 31, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 490 43Rd St Unit 332, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 213-8608
Website: https://zerofoodprint.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Zero Foodprint
Who Zero Foodprint funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Napa Farms LLC ($78K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 199 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Restore grants are available in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. Compost Connector is available in California. In 2024, 75% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in California, 14% to Colorado, 6% to Oregon, 3% to New York, and 1% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zero Foodprint gives
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Napa Farms LLC Ceres, CA | Usda Grant | $78,221 |
| San Pasqual Valley Soils Escondido, CA | Compost Connector | $74,587 |
| Zanker Resource Management LLC San Jose, CA | Compost Connector | $44,000 |
| E&M Deniz Dairy Petaluma, CA | Restore Grant | $41,001 |
| Turboscape Inc Lake Elsinore, CA | Compost Connector | $36,300 |
| Fantozzi Farms Patterson, CA | Restore Grant | $32,500 |
| Athwal Investments LP Ceres, CA | Restore Grant | $29,074 |
| Nottinghamshire Farms LLC St. Paul, OR | CSA Practice Incentive Grant | $28,208 |
| Tag Ventures 6 LLC Livermore, CA | Usda Grant | $28,074 |
| Breadtree Farms LLC Salem, NY | CSA Practice Incentive Grant | $28,011 |
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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 | $4,337,608 | $5,393,459 | $3,479,186 | $1,588,067 | 101 | $28,819 |
| 2023 | $1,458,847 | $1,794,609 | $2,153,970 | $904,970 | 52 | $17,738 |
| 2022 | $1,503,205 | $1,350,518 | $1,164,809 | $322,106 | 25 | $1,261 |
| 2021 | $1,304,105 | $1,238,549 | $795,282 | $218,180 | 19 | $273 |
| 2020 | $885,845 | $1,167,037 | $572,251 | $30,000 | 2 | $-11,353 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Zero Foodprint’s stated mission is to mobilize the food world around agricultural climate solutions and create a circular economy that incentivizes practices that draw down carbon dioxide.
Restore grants support farm and ranch projects using practices such as compost application, cover cropping, and managed grazing. The website says projects are selected based on cost-effective carbon sequestration, with incentives for socially disadvantaged farmers and farmers who supply member businesses. Its guidance describes using the COMET Planner and other peer-reviewed guidance to estimate carbon benefits.
Compost Connector helps California farmers and ranchers obtain compost from approved facilities. The organization also works with California jurisdictions to direct compost and mulch to farms and ranches, supporting jurisdictions’ organic-waste procurement requirements.
The grantees include a range of agricultural and community organizations. For example, Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation describes its mission as restoring the earth and communities through regenerative design. Growing Gardens of Boulder County says it uses sustainable urban agriculture to connect its community with plants, land, and one another. Malibu Foundation describes its work as supporting the long-term rebuilding of areas affected by the Woolsey Fire and helping create a climate-resilient community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Zero Foodprint reported 101 grants totaling $1,588,067. Grant amounts ranged from $5,004 to $78,221, with a median of $12,500. Separately, the organization reported awarding nearly $750,000 in Restore grants to 53 farm projects during 2024, including 18 in California, 27 in Colorado, and eight in the Pacific Northwest.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $78,221 to Napa Farms LLC for a USDA grant, $74,587 to San Pasqual Valley Soils for Compost Connector, and $44,000 to Zanker Resource Management LLC for Compost Connector. Other examples include $41,001 to E&M Deniz Dairy for a Restore grant and $32,500 to Fantozzi Farms for a Restore grant.
Restore grants offer up to $25,000 per project. The application process described by the organization includes reviewing guidelines and eligibility, developing a scope of work with one to four eligible practices, using the COMET Planner to estimate CO₂ sequestration, arranging for a technical assistance provider to sign on if the project is awarded, and submitting an application. The organization says it works with third-party technical assistance providers to validate practices and the use of grant funds.
Compost Connector is for California farmers and ranchers purchasing compost from an approved facility. The process includes submitting an application, signing an agreement, and using the program portal to make claims and submit documentation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathryn Lyddan as chair, Julie Hudson as treasurer, Emily Wimberger as secretary, and Dorn Cox, Johanna Partin, Roberto Meza, Dana Faulk-Query, Lisa Holmes, and John Wick as directors. John Wick is listed as serving through December. Anthony Myint is listed as executive director.
Zero Foodprint is led by Anthony Myint, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Myint
Executive Director
Treasurer → CEO, 2021
CEO → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Kathryn Lyddan
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Nurrenbern
Director of Programs
Secretary → Director of Programs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Leo Beckerman
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
John Wick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Holmes
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorn Cox
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Partin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Faulk-Query
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Meza
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Hudson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Wimberger
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Holly Arbuckle (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Pashon Murray (2021) — Director
- Former: Ricardo Salvador (2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Leibowitz (2020) — President
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 $145K, to Leo Beckerman (Director of Operations). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zero Foodprint
How much does Zero Foodprint give each year?
Zero Foodprint gave $1.6M across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $905K across 52 grants.
What is Zero Foodprint's typical grant size?
Zero Foodprint's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,723, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Zero Foodprint give grants?
Zero Foodprint gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and Oregon (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Petaluma, CA (5 grants), Longmont, CO (5 grants), Ceres, CA (4 grants) and Napa, CA (3 grants).
Does Zero Foodprint give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Zero Foodprint's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Restore Grant" (36 grants), "CSA Practice Incentive Grant" (18 grants) and "Compost Connector" (17 grants).
Who are Zero Foodprint's largest grantees?
Zero Foodprint's largest 2024 grantees include Napa Farms LLC ($78,221), San Pasqual Valley Soils ($74,587) and Zanker Resource Management LLC ($44,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zero Foodprint?
Zero Foodprint reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What does Zero Foodprint fund?
Zero Foodprint’s stated mission is to mobilize the food world around agricultural climate solutions and create a circular economy that incentivizes practices that draw down carbon dioxide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zero Foodprint?
Restore applications are currently closed, with the website indicating that applications will reopen in fall 2026. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zero Foodprint's EIN?
Zero Foodprint's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3642630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Zero Foodprint funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/zero-foodprint-morg_9b3be4580d0240c4acb7164dfdd9fee2
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