BLACK FARMER FUND INC
AI Summary
BLACK FARMER FUND INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing financial support to select nonprofits, having awarded a total of $2.3 million in grants in 2024 to four grantees. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with potential grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF BLACK FARMER FUND IS TO CREATE A THRIVING, RESILIENT, AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM BY INVESTING IN BLACK FOOD SYSTEMS ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK. THE BLACK FARMER FUND WILL ALSO SERVE AS A BRIDGE FOR BLACK COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CREATING A FOOD SYSTEM THAT BENEFITS THOSE WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF BLACK COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Agriculture
Entrepreneurship
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CORBIN HILL FOOD PROJECT INC
New York, NY
$48.5K
2%
SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC
Petersburg, NY
$48.5K
2%
OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC
New York, NY
$8K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLACK FARMER FUND INC?
No. BLACK FARMER FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLACK FARMER FUND INC give?
BLACK FARMER FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BLACK FARMER FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLACK FARMER FUND INC fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $28 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLACK FARMER FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, BLACK FARMER FUND INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLACK FARMER FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, BLACK FARMER FUND INC awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CORBIN HILL FOOD PROJECT INC, SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC, and OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLACK FARMER FUND INC?
BLACK FARMER FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.