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BLACK FARMER FUND INC

BLACK FARMER FUND INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-2310349
Regional Funder
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BLACK FARMER FUND INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-2310349
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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BLACK FARMER FUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives primarily in New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, with a total of $2.3 million distributed to four grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$2.3M

2024
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$28.3K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
O
Olivia Watkins
Board Member
M
Melanie Allen
Board Member
R
Rhyston Mays
Board Member

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.
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