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Sequoia Farm Foundation is a private corporation based in DECATUR, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $107.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $64.1M in 2013 to $108.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation conducts agricultural research experiments with a focus on water-use efficiency, soil management, and cover crop use which reduce the dependency on synthetic fertilizers, all of which can be used in developing countries to benefit small-scale and subsistence farmers.the foundation owns ranches and farms in close proximity to the us/mexico border, allowing it to also conduct research on how human traffic (drug traffickers, economic migrants, and migrants fleeing violence in their home countries) crossing into the us illegally affects border security. The foundation's border properties also serve as education sites for visiting policy makers working on border-related issues. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Sequoia Farm Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $725K, with a median grant of $91K. Annual giving has grown from $272K in 2022 to $453K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $14K to $320K, with an average award of $121K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Arizona. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The foundation is primarily focused on agricultural research experiments with a focus on water-use efficiency, soil management, and cover crop use which reduce the dependency on synthetic fertilizers, all of which can be used in developing countries to benefit small-scale and subsistence farmers.the foundation owns ranches and farms in close proximity to the us/mexico border, allowing it to also conduct research on how human traffic (drug traffickers, economic migrants, and migrants fleeing violence in their home countries) crossing into the us illegally affects border security. The foundation's border properties also serve as education sites for visiting policy makers working on border-related issues.
Expenses: $3.8M
The foundation conducts agricultural research experiments with a focus on water-use efficiency, soil management, and cover crop use which reduce the dependency on synthetic fertilizers, all of which can be used in developing countries to benefit small-scale and subsistence farmers.the foundation owns ranches and farms in close proximity to the us/mexico border, allowing it to also conduct research on how human traffic (drug traffickers, economic migrants, and migrants fleeing violence in their home countries) crossing into the us illegally affects border security. The foundation's border properties also serve as education sites for visiting policy makers working on border-related issues. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, AZ.
Sequoia Farm Foundation has distributed a total of $725K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $91K, with an average of $121K. Individual grants have ranged from $14K to $320K.
Sequoia Farm Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sequoia Farm Foundation is headquartered in DECATUR, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Kelly Bolten | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charlotte Ryan | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael D Walter | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4.9M
Total Assets
$108.6M
Fair Market Value
$106.6M
Net Worth
$108.6M
Grants Paid
$453K
Contributions
$2.3M
Net Investment Income
$2.2M
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $61.9M
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$725K
Average Grant
$121K
Median Grant
$91K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Training FoundationLAND | Decatur, IL | $320K | 2023 |
| Howard G Buffett FoundationVEHICLES | Decatur, IL | $75K | 2022 |
| Farmers Youth Education FoundationEQUIPMENT | Decatur, IL | $75K | 2022 |
| Yuma Co Sheriff'S League Of VolunteEQUIPMENT | Yuma, AZ | $133K | 2023 |
| Decatur Public Schools FoundationVEHICLES | Decatur, IL | $108K | 2022 |
| Sky Island AllianceEQUIPMENT | Tucson, AZ | $14K | 2022 |
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