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RVGA INC
STONE RIDGE, NY · EIN 472217833 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · rondoutvalleygrowers.org
revenue
$127K
expenses
$131K
net assets
$180K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE REGION'S FARMS AND PRESERVING AGRICULTURAL OPEN SPACE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO FOSTER A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY, A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, AND BUILD COMMUNITY AND A SENSE OF PLACE. RVGA USES AN ARRAY OF TOOLS AND PARTNERS TO KEEP LOCAL FARMING STRONG, STEM THE TIDE OF DEVELOPMENT OF FARMLAND, HELP MAINTAIN OUR REGION'S ABILITY TO FEED ALL SEGMENTS OF ITS POPULATION AND TO SUPPLY OUR NEIGHBORS IN NYC AND THE HUDSON VALLEY WITH THE BEST, MOST RESPONSIBLY GROWN FOOD IN THE WORLD. WE EDUCATE, CELEBRATE AND ADVOCATE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL FOOD AND LOCAL FARMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Rondout Valley Growers Association (RVGA) is a nonprofit organization based in Stone Ridge, NY, dedicated to supporting local agriculture in the Hudson Valley. It strengthens the regional farming economy by connecting consumers with local farms through its Food & Farm Finder directory and advocating for sustainable food systems. RVGA offers programming such as micro-grants, farm-to-school initiatives, and community events to support farmers and promote local food access.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Farm-to-Food Pantry
Initiative to provide fresh produce from local farms to food-insecure individuals through food pantries
Farm-to-School / TheShareTable.org
Program connecting local farms with schools to supply fresh, locally grown food
FarmDirect Micro-Grants
Provides small grants to member farms for operational improvements and development
Farmer-to-Farmer Newsletter
Weekly communication sharing resources, updates, and peer learning opportunities among member farmers
Food & Farm Finder
Online directory listing local farms and their products, allowing consumers to search by business type, product, and sales channel
RVGA Board of Directors Scholarship
Annual $2,000 scholarship for college-bound high school seniors pursuing studies in agriculture or food systems
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 2 activities
    • Education, celebration, and advocacy for local food and farming
      Conducts education, public celebration, and advocacy activities to promote the value of local food and farming, including efforts to support local agriculture through celebration, education, and advocacy in Ulster County.
    • Farmer-to-Farmer knowledge exchange and member support
      Facilitates knowledge sharing among farmers through a Farmer-to-Farmer newsletter, hosts an Annual Farmers Meeting & Dinner, and supports communication by sharing member farm updates, social media content, and event listings via an online Events Calendar and Farm News page.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding FarmDirect Micro-Grants to member farms
      Provides financial support to member farms through the FarmDirect Micro-Grants program, which funds initiatives that strengthen local farming and food systems.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding annual scholarship for agriculture education
      Offers an annual $2,000 scholarship to a college-bound high school senior pursuing education in agriculture or local food systems.
  • Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
    • Online farm and food producer directory and resource pages
      Maintains an online Food & Farm Finder directory listing 130 local farms and food producers in the Rondout Valley region, with searchable offerings, hours, and mapped locations. Also maintains dedicated pages for CSAs, farmers markets, and member farms.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operating Farm-to-Community programs
      Implements programs including Farm-to-School via TheShareTable.org, Farm-to-Pantry, and other Farm-to-Community initiatives that connect local farms with institutions and food distribution networks.
  • Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Strengthening regional farms and preserving agricultural open space
      Works to strengthen regional farms and preserve agricultural open space to support a sustainable economy, healthy environment, and community identity. Efforts include preventing farmland development and maintaining regional food production for local and neighboring populations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$127K
Contributions & grants$114K90%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$181K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$180K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +28.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MATTHEW IGOE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 15 $27K
board members · 2
  • KAHLIL LOZORAITIS — DIRECTOR
  • TARA TALABER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Hudson Valley Partner — Partners with communities in the Hudson Valley to maintain regional food production and distribution.
  • John Novi Partner — Scholarship for 2026 is awarded in honor of John Novi, a former board member and local advocate for family farms and Hudson Valley history.
  • NYC Partner — Collaborates with New York City to supply responsibly grown food and support regional food systems.
  • Philles Bridge Project Partner — Co-hosted a community potluck event.
  • Phillies Bridge Farm Project Partner — Collaborates on winter squash harvest and curing activities.
  • Rondout Valley Growers Association Network — Member organization promoting local agriculture in the Rondout Valley.
  • TheShareTable.org Partner — Collaborates on Farm-to-School programming to connect local farms with schools.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Based Farming Advocacy
    methodology: community_based_farming_advocacy
    By celebrating, educating, and advocating for local farming, the organization increases community engagement and support for small farms, because public awareness and appreciation are critical to sustaining small-scale agriculture and regional food self-sufficiency.
  • Educational Investment in Agricultural Leadership
    methodology: education_grant_making
    By providing education grants to students in agriculture and food systems, the organization cultivates future leadership and innovation in local farming, because targeted scholarship support based on merit, need, and field alignment increases human capital in underserved sectors.
  • Farm-to-Pantry Systems Integration
    methodology: farm_to_pantry
    By connecting local agricultural production directly with food access programs through a Farm-to-Pantry model, the organization improves food security and supports small farmers, because integrating supply chains strengthens both nutritional outcomes and local food system resilience.
  • Intergenerational Engagement in Food Systems
    methodology: intergenerational_engagement
    By engaging multiple generations in local food system activities, the organization builds long-term agricultural sustainability and community cohesion, because shared knowledge and participation across age groups strengthen cultural continuity and collective stewardship of farmland.