Zero Foodprint
ZERO FOODPRINT IS MOBILIZING THE FOOD WORLD AROUND AGRICULTURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. OUR WORK AIMS TO CREATE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY THAT INCENTIVIZES PRACTICES THAT ACTIVELY DRAW DOWN CARBON DIOXIDE AND OFFER OUR BEST HOPE OF ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
Key facts about Zero Foodprint
- EIN
- 47-3642630
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,588,067
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- Average grant
- $15,723
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,337,608
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zero Foodprint funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Zero Foodprint's 101 itemized 2024 grants were California (75%), 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). 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Restore Grant" (36 grants), "Csa Practice Incentive Grant" (18 grants) and "Compost Connector" (17 grants).
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+218.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
Grant Count
101
Avg Grant Size
$16K
About Zero Foodprint
Based on IRS filings
Zero Foodprint is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 101 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 101 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,337,608 | $1,360,901 | $1,503,205 |
| Revenue | $5,393,459 | $1,865,728 | $1,350,518 |
| Expenses | $3,479,186 | $2,054,891 | $1,164,809 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,819 | $17,738 | $1,261 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Zero Foodprint
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Napa Farms LLC ($78,221), San Pasqual Valley Soils ($74,587), Zanker Resource Management LLC ($44,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Lyddan | Chair | 1 | — |
| Julie Hudson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Emily Wimberger | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dorn Cox | Director | 1 | — |
| Johanna Partin | Director | 1 | — |
| Roberto Meza | Director | 1 | — |
| Dana Faulk-Query | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Holmes | Director | 1 | — |
| John Wick | Director (Thru December) | 1 | — |
| Anthony Myint | Executive Director | 40 | $144,262 |
| Leo Beckerman | Director of Operations | 40 | $144,743 |
| Tiffany Nurrenbern | Director of Programs | 40 | $108,408 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zero Foodprint?
Zero Foodprint is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Zero Foodprint?
As of 2024, Zero Foodprint holds $4.3M in total assets with $5.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 101 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Zero Foodprint operate?
Zero Foodprint has awarded grants in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Zero Foodprint award?
In 2024, Zero Foodprint awarded 101 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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