Ecological Farming Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$457K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Ecological Farming Association?
Ecological Farming Association is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The James Irvine Foundation ($201K), Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation ($140K), Stupski Foundation ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $457K in grants to Ecological Farming Association between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James Irvine Foundation | $200,875 | 1 | 2024 |
| Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | $140,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Stupski Foundation | $37,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation | $20,775 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Gaia Fund | $12,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Nell Newman Foundation Inc | $8,500 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| AHS Foundation | $5,500 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Knowledge Systems Institute | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arkay Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| J R Albert Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Skywords Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Globetrotter Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $213K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
What grants has Ecological Farming Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | AHS Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The James Irvine Foundation | To support Priority Communities in California | $200,875 |
| 2024 | Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Knowledge Systems Institute | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Gaia Fund | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Stupski Foundation | To sponsor the 2024 Ecofarm conference. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Arkay Foundation | "Citizen Farmer" Book Project | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $4,890 |
| 2023 | AHS Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Gaia Fund | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Skywords Family Foundation Inc | To further charitable and educational purposes in the local community. | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Stupski Foundation | To sponsor the 2023 Ecofarm conference. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | J R Albert Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,885 |
| 2022 | The Nell Newman Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG FARMERS TO ATTEND | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Gaia Fund | General Support | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Skywords Family Foundation Inc | To further charitable and educational purposes in the local community. | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Stupski Foundation | To sponsor the 2022 Ecofarm conference. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Nell Newman Foundation Inc | ECOFARM CONFERENCE FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Gaia Fund | Scholarships/General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2020 | Stupski Foundation | To sponsor the 2021 Ecofarm conference. | $7,500 |
| 2020 | Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Globetrotter Foundation | 2021 ECOFARM SPONSORSHIP | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Gaia Fund | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| 2020 | The Nell Newman Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ecological Farming Association?
Ecological Farming Association is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The James Irvine Foundation ($201K), Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation ($140K), Stupski Foundation ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $457K in grants to Ecological Farming Association between 2019–2025.
Who is Ecological Farming Association's largest funder?
The James Irvine Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Ecological Farming Association, with $201K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Ecological Farming Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $457K in grants to Ecological Farming Association across 31 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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