The Foundation for Farmworkers

What The Foundation for Farmworkers does

The Foundation for Farmworkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation headquartered (by mailing address) in Washington, DC, that exists exclusively to raise and deploy charitable funds for families served by Grow Early Learning (formerly the East Coast Migrant Head Start Project). Its programs are limited to direct human services: Family Financial Emergency Assistance grants for unforeseen crises such as medical emergencies, housing loss, or disaster recovery; pro bono legal support covering DACA application fees; need-based Education Grants for parents pursuing academic goals; and The Andrés Award, a higher-tier emergency support vehicle introduced in 2024. The foundation does not operate any technology product, platform, or proprietary software; its website and donation flow are lightweight, with online giving routed through Mighty Cause.

The organization is governed entirely by an unpaid 12-member Board of Directors, with no paid staff disclosed. Two Board members grew up in migrant farmworker families, four currently work for agricultural employers, and three have worked or currently work at Grow Early Learning. Revenue is sourced from individual donations, corporate and foundation sponsorships, and proceeds contributed by restaurant partners during the annual National Farmworker Awareness Week (March 25–31) "We Love Farmworkers" campaign. Named corporate sponsors include BASF, Cigna, Lincoln Financial, Lockton, Lipman Family Farms, Lady Moon Farms, Duda, and Falkner Family Foundation; restaurant partners include Colonia Verde, Milk Bar, La Vara, Anton's West Village, Little Egg, Craft, Ivory on Green, Leon's, Cocina Vasca, and Saint Julivert Fisherie.

The foundation's beneficiary footprint spans 18 communities across at least six states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia) plus operations reaching into Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Oklahoma through Grow Early Learning. In 2024 Grow Early Learning served nearly 3,000 children birth to school age; the foundation itself funded 85 emergency assistance grants in 2023 and awarded more than 40 educational grants in 2024. Javier Gonzalez serves as Chief Executive Officer. The foundation operates as the sole fundraising vehicle for Grow Early Learning families, with 100% of contributions routed to direct services under its all-volunteer cost structure.

Name

The Foundation for Farmworkers

Legal name

The Foundation for Farmworkers

Website

https://foundationforfarmworkers.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Foundation for Farmworkers is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that fundraises exclusively for Grow Early Learning (formerly East Coast Migrant Head Start Project) families, providing emergency financial assistance, pro bono DACA legal support, and need-based educational grants across rural U.S. communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Nonprofit fundraising services
• Emergency assistance grants
• DACA legal support
• Educational grants
• Community based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization raises funds from individual donors who support farmworker families through financial contributions.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: The Foundation receives support from corporate sponsors including agricultural employers, foundations, and businesses in the food/agriculture sector. Sponsors include BASF, Lincoln Financial, Cigna, Lipman Family Farms, Lady Moon Farms, and others.
3. Restaurant Partner Proceeds: During National Farmworker Awareness Week (March 25-31), participating restaurants donate a portion of proceeds to support farmworker families and The Foundation for Farmworkers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Foundation for Farmworkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that raises funds and distributes grants and assistance to Grow Early Learning (formerly East Coast Migrant Head Start Project) farmworker families. Its core offerings include Family Financial Emergency Assistance grants for unforeseen crises, Pro Bono DACA legal support with application fee coverage, Need-Based Education Grants for parents, and The Andrés Award, an enhanced emergency support program. All services are delivered free of charge to qualifying families through the foundation's partnership with Grow Early Learning.

Product overview

The Foundation for Farmworkers is a nonprofit organization that operates as an all-volunteer foundation providing a portfolio of support services to Grow Early Learning (formerly East Coast Migrant Head Start Project) families. The core offerings include Family Financial Emergency Assistance grants for unforeseen financial crises, Pro Bono DACA Support for immigration legal assistance and application fees, and Need-Based Education Grants for parents pursuing academic goals. The portfolio also includes The Andrés Award, an enhanced emergency support program. The organization does not offer a technology product; rather, it delivers human services through direct grants and pro bono legal partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Andrés Award: An enhanced level of emergency support created in memory of Andrés Martinez, a nine-year-old former East Coast Migrant Head Start Project student who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident.

Products and services

• Family Financial Emergency Assistance Emergency financial grants provided to East Coast Migrant Head Start Project families facing unforeseen financial crises such as medical emergencies, housing threats, vehicle accidents, and disaster recovery. Delivered free of charge to qualifying Grow Early Learning families.
• Pro Bono DACA Support Pro bono legal assistance and application fee coverage for individuals applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protection, supporting Grow Early Learning DACA recipients across rural communities.
• Need-Based Education Grants Need-based grants awarded to Grow Early Learning parents to provide each with an opportunity to pursue their academic dreams and educational opportunities.
• The Andrés Award An enhanced level of emergency support created in memory of Andrés Martinez, a nine-year-old former East Coast Migrant Head Start Project student, providing heightened financial assistance to qualifying families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 emergency assistance grants funded in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grow Early LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation for Farmworkers raises funds specifically to support Grow Early Learning families with emergency financial assistance, pro bono immigration services, and need-based educational assistance grants. Grow Early Learning is a nonprofit celebrating its 50th year providing Head Start services to farmworker families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Centro de los Derechos del Migrante: CDM is a migrant worker justice organization providing legal support, education, and advocacy to farmworkers in the eastern US. Direct geographic and mission overlap with The Foundation's eastern-US farmworker family base.

Broad incumbents

• Hispanic Federation: Hispanic Federation is a large national nonprofit supporting Latino families through education, immigration, and economic empowerment programs. Overlaps with The Foundation's grantmaking and immigration support programs at greater scale.
• Latino Community Foundation: Latino Community Foundation is a California-based philanthropic foundation that invests in Latino-led organizations across education, immigration, and economic mobility. Comparable foundation structure and Latino-community grantmaking focus.
• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities is a national network providing emergency financial assistance, immigration legal services (including DACA), and education grants to low-income families including farmworkers. Comparable three-program structure at much larger scale.
• Hispanics in Philanthropy: HIP is a national philanthropic intermediary mobilizing Latinx-focused giving across the US. Comparable grantmaking, donor mobilization, and Latino-community development focus.

Direct peers

• National Farm Worker Ministry: NFWM is a faith-based nonprofit that supports farmworkers' rights, organizing, and self-determination. Comparable mission serving migrant and seasonal farmworker communities across multiple states.
• Farmworker Justice: Farmworker Justice is a national nonprofit that empowers farmworkers through policy advocacy, litigation, and immigration services. Comparable focus on farmworker legal aid (including DACA) and advocacy.
• Student Action with Farmworkers: SAF is a nonprofit that supports farmworker education, leadership development, and advocacy. Comparable education-grant and capacity-building programs for migrant farmworker families.
• United Farm Workers Foundation: UFW Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports migrant farmworker families with immigration, education, and economic programs. Directly comparable mission, target population (farmworker families), and grant/service delivery model.
• Coalition of Immokalee Workers: CIW is a worker-based human rights organization supporting farmworker families in Florida through the Fair Food Program. Comparable target demographic (Florida-based migrant farmworker families) and farmworker welfare mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FoundationforFarmworkers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-foundation-for-farmworkers

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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