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The Peoples Land Fund

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 873208070  ·  Private foundation

The Peoples Land Fund is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $586K in annual giving against $18.7M in assets. This page documents the 16 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Peoples Land Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$586K
Annual giving (FY2024)
$18.7M
Total assets
16
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Peoples Land Fund funds

The Peoples Land Fund's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture.

Adult EducationCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Peoples Land Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pueblo of Cochiti
Acquisition and related costs for the purchase of 213 acres of ancestral Cochiti lands by the Pueblo of Cochiti for the public benefit of th
Cochiti Pueblo, NM$1.8M2023
Gohyang Seed Campus
CONSERVING FARMLAND FOR ECOLOGICALLY REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE STEWARDED BY SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND LAND STEWARDS OF COLOR IN CALI
Sebastopol, CA$221K2023
Acta Non Verba
CONSERVING FARMLAND FOR ECOLOGICALLY REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE STEWARDED BY SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND LAND STEWARDS OF COLOR IN CALI
Oakland, CA$150K2023
Community Agroecology Network
EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT TO SUPPORT BASIC NEEDS AS A RESULT OF FLOODING IN AND AROUND PAJARO AND WATSONVILLE
Santa Cruz, CA$150K2023
Community Credit Lab
Grant to further the Fondo Solidario program.
Seattle, WA$130K2024
Omnira Institute
GeneraL support grant to further efforts to secure land tenure for socially disadvantaged farmers and land stewards.
Oakland, CA$126K2024
Global Philanthropy Partnership
Grant for the Remembering Reconnecting and Re-learning program.
Chicago, IL$52K2024
Meadows Livingstone School
General support grant to further efforts to secure land tenure for socially disadvantaged farmers and land stewards.
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
Torres Organic Farms
General Support Grant for Capacity Building
Castroville, CA$48K2024
Rojas Tepetitla Organic Farms
General support grants for capacity building
Salinas, CA$35K2024
Coronel Produce
General support grants for capacity building.
Greenfield, CA$35K2024
Dream Farm
General support grants for capacity building
Soledad, CA$34K2024
Community Alliance With Family Farmers
General support grants for capacity building
David, CA$25K2024
The Queen of Vegetables Organic Farm
General support grants for capacity building
Royal Oaks, CA$15K2024
Narez Organic Vegetables
General support grants for capacity building.
Salinas, CA$14K2024

The Peoples Land Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2023$2.4M
2024$578K

How to apply for funding from The Peoples Land Fund

The Peoples Land Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Peoples Land Fund

Does The Peoples Land Fund accept grant applications?
The Peoples Land Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Peoples Land Fund fund?
The Peoples Land Fund's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Pueblo of Cochiti, Gohyang Seed Campus, Acta Non Verba. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Peoples Land Fund give in grants?
The Peoples Land Fund reported $586K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 16 grants.
Where is The Peoples Land Fund located?
The Peoples Land Fund is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 873208070.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Peoples Land Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Peoples Land Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.