What Greenacres Foundation does

Greenacres Foundation is a private Ohio-based nonprofit (IRS Form 990PF filer) established in 1988 and headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. The foundation operates across three principal locations — the Indian Hill/Cincinnati campus (8255 Spooky Hollow Rd), the Lewis Township campus in Felicity, OH (160 acres of preserved land), and Michaela Farm in Batesville, IN — collectively spanning nine sites. Its work is structured around three pillars: regenerative agriculture (multi-species rotational grazing combining cattle, sheep, and poultry; mobile chicken coops; soil health testing via Haney Test and PLFA analysis; endangered American Burying Beetle reintroduction); education (free K-12 field trips, EcoVillage STEM program, homeschool programs, summer camps, garden and livestock apprenticeships); and the arts (Greenacres Arts Center hosting the annual Celebration Concert with Cincinnati Pops, Opera, Ballet, and May Festival, plus Music Under the Stars and the Artist Weekend retreat). Leadership is led by President Meredith Leslie and Senior Director of Research & Agroecology Chad Bitler.

Revenue is generated through five streams: farm market sales at two retail storefronts (Nippert Barn at Indian Hill and Michaela Farm in Indiana) of regeneratively raised beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs, and produce; ticketed events and venue rentals at the Arts Center (events priced $1-$150); fee-based educational programming; charitable donations and the annual Giving with Grace fundraiser; and external research grants in regenerative agriculture and ecology. The foundation supplements earned revenue with donations and a private endowment. Customers are fragmented across five segments — K-12 and homeschool students, youth in under-resourced areas served via the Exploring with Grace Fund, Cincinnati-area artists, farmers and landowners attending regenerative agriculture workshops, and local consumers purchasing at the farm markets — and the foundation maintains strategic partnerships with the Cincinnati Zoo, Interlochen Center for the Arts, CoStars, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati Recreation Commission.

The foundation also conducts and funds applied research in soil health, food quality, and agroecology with university collaborators, and supports a documentary project (Grounded, co-developed with Interlochen) that premiered at the RiverRun International Film Festival in 2026. In July 2026, a workplace explosion at the Indian Hill facility resulted in the death of a 24-year-old employee, Parker Lisle, and is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal and Madeira and Indian Hill Joint Fire District.

Name

Greenacres Foundation

Legal name

Greenacres Foundation

Website

https://green-acres.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Greenacres Foundation is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit operating regenerative farms, education programs, and an arts center across nine sites in Ohio and Indiana, serving K-12 students, underserved youth, local artists, farmers, and regional consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education and Regenerative Agriculture

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO)

Keywords

• Regenerative agriculture education
• Farm-based education programs
• Nonprofit conservation programs
• Agricultural research grants
• Farm market products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Farm Market Sales: Retail sales of fresh produce, grass-fed and finished beef, pasture-raised chicken, lamb, pork, turkey, and eggs from the foundation's regenerative farms. Products are sold at Nippert Barn (Indian Hill) and Michaela Farm (Batesville, IN) locations with regular market hours.
2. Events and Venue Rentals: Revenue from ticketed events including concerts (Music Under the Stars, Celebration Concert), farm-to-table dinners, Artist Weekend retreats, yoga in the gardens, and venue rentals at the Greenacres Arts Center.
3. Educational Programs: Revenue from fee-based educational programming including summer camps, field trips, workshops (soil health, pasture management, multi-species grazing), and the Exploring with Grace Fund supporting youth education.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable contributions, event sponsorships, and fundraising activities including the annual Giving with Grace fundraiser supporting the Exploring with Grace Fund which provides opportunities for youth in under-resourced areas.
5. Research Grants: Funding for research projects and grants in ecology, environment, and regenerative agriculture, including the Regenerative Farming Systems and Their Impact on Food Quality and Human Health research initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Greenacres Foundation is a nonprofit that delivers hands-on educational programming in regenerative agriculture, conservation, and the arts — including free and low-cost field trips, summer camps, homeschool programs, and workshops (e.g., soil health, multi-species grazing). It operates two retail farm markets selling regeneratively raised meats and produce, hosts ticketed arts events and rents its Arts Center as a venue, funds scientific research and grants in agroecology, and runs the Exploring with Grace Fund that removes financial barriers for underserved youth.

Product overview

Greenacres Foundation operates a diversified nonprofit offering centered on education, regenerative agriculture, and the arts. The organization provides free field trips and educational programming (EcoVillage, homeschool programs), operates farm markets selling regeneratively raised meats and produce, conducts scientific research in agroecology and soil health, offers arts programming including concerts and artist retreats at the Arts Center, and provides apprenticeship/internship programs. Key programs include the Exploring with Grace Fund for youth access, Summer Camps, Venue Rentals, and Research Grants. The portfolio spans agricultural products (livestock, produce), educational services, arts/music performances, and research initiatives across multiple Ohio and Indiana locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Market Retail storefronts selling fresh produce, grass-fed and finished beef, pasture-raised chicken, lamb, pork, turkey, eggs, herbs, and cut flowers directly to consumers at two physical locations with regular market hours.
• Education Programs (Field Trips, EcoVillage, Homeschool) Hands-on educational programming for K-12 schools, homeschool families, and community learners covering agriculture, nutrition, arts, and environmental science, delivered across multiple Greenacres campuses.
• Exploring with Grace Fund Funded program that removes financial barriers to Greenacres programming for youth from under-resourced communities by covering transportation, meals, supplies, and after-school program costs.
• Arts Programs (Music Under the Stars, Celebration Concert, Artist Weekend) Ticketed live music performances, visual arts exhibitions, and artist retreats hosted at the Greenacres Arts Center, including collaborations with Cincinnati's flagship performing arts organizations.
• Summer Camps Seasonal camp programs for children featuring outdoor exploration, farm activities, games, songs, and campfire experiences led by Greenacres staff.
• Venue Rentals Private event rental of Greenacres facilities including the Arts Center, Nippert Barn, and outdoor spaces for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
• Research Programs and Grants Scientific research initiatives and external grant funding focused on regenerative agriculture, soil health, food quality, equine grazing, and ecological conservation.
• Apprenticeship Programs (Garden and Livestock) State-certified apprenticeship programs in sustainable farming for aspiring farmers, covering vegetable production, livestock management, and regenerative agriculture techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,267 community learners served in 2025 through Exploring with Grace Fund
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborative partnership on the American Burying Beetle reintroduction project to Ohio. Greenacres hosts the 2026 release of this endangered species at their Indian Hill campus. Joint community education and informational events are held to explain the conservation effort.
• Interlochen Center for the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership initiated in 2022 to create the documentary film 'Grounded' exploring regenerative agriculture. Greenacres funded the project and welcomed student filmmakers to their farms in Indiana and Ohio. The film was produced by Interlochen Arts Academy students with nearly 170 participants and premiered at the RiverRun International Film Festival in 2026.
• Cincinnati Pops OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Celebration Concert bringing together Cincinnati Pops, Opera, Ballet, and May Festival at Greenacres Arts Center. The concert celebrates the memory of Mrs. Louise Dieterle Nippert and her continued support of the Cincinnati arts scene. Also includes Music in the Meadow performances.
• Cincinnati OperacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Celebration Concert collaboration bringing opera performances to Greenacres Arts Center as part of the celebration of Mrs. Louise Dieterle Nippert's legacy.
• Cincinnati BalletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Celebration Concert collaboration featuring ballet performances at Greenacres Arts Center.
• Cincinnati May FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Celebration Concert collaboration featuring May Festival performances at Greenacres Arts Center.
• Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony OrchestrasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerString quartet performances for Music Under the Stars events at Greenacres Arts Center gardens, bringing classical and contemporary repertoire to outdoor summer concerts.
• Lobsta Bakes of MainesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerChef and catering partner for Summer Farm to Table Dinner events at Greenacres. Provides five-course chef-crafted menu inspired by culinary traditions from around the world, paired with exceptional wines.
• Green Farm JuiceryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCold-pressed juice partner for Mindfulness Yoga in the Gardens events, featuring ingredients grown at Greenacres.
• CoStarssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for the Exploring with Grace Fund, supporting youth in under-resourced areas to access Greenacres educational programming.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater CincinnatisecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for the Exploring with Grace Fund, helping provide children with access to nature, arts, and agriculture education.
• Cincinnati Recreation CommissionsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for the Exploring with Grace Fund, expanding reach to youth through recreation programs.
• RiverRun International Film FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFilm festival venue for the premiere of 'Grounded' documentary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with additional screenings in April 2026.
• School House SymphonyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusical performance group for Greenacres Presents series, offering Musical Time Machine educational performances for homeschool families.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Trustees of Reservations: Massachusetts nonprofit that preserves historic properties, runs agricultural operations, education programs, and cultural events at scale — a broader incumbent in preserved-land stewardship with overlapping programming.

Peers

• Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming: Nonprofit farm in Cold Spring, NY advancing regenerative agriculture, farmer training, and food systems education in the Hudson Valley — a focused comparable for Greenacres' research, apprenticeship, and farm-market mix.

Direct peers

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Nonprofit working farm and education center in Tarrytown, NY that operates regenerative agriculture, restaurant, farmer training, and K-12 programs — closely mirroring Greenacres' integrated farm/education/research model.
• Shelburne Farms: Vermont-based nonprofit on a historic 1,400-acre farm that runs educational programs, sustainable agriculture, and visitor experiences — a structural parallel to Greenacres' preserved-land, education-first model.
• Center for Land-Based Learning: California nonprofit operating farm-based education, apprenticeship, and school programs — comparable to Greenacres' field trip, summer camp, and apprenticeship offerings.
• Hawthorne Valley Farm: New York nonprofit operating a biodynamic farm with on-site education programs, farm store, and apprenticeship — closely parallel to Greenacres' Michaela Farm and education programming.
• The Land Institute: Kansas-based nonprofit research organization developing perennial agriculture and ecological farming — directly comparable on the regenerative-agriculture research and publication dimension.
• Filoli Historic House and Garden: California nonprofit preserving a historic estate with gardens, education programs, and ticketed cultural events — comparable to Greenacres' Arts Center programming, venue rentals, and field-trip offerings.
• Rodale Institute: Pennsylvania-based research and education nonprofit focused on regenerative organic agriculture, publishing peer-reviewed work and farmer training — directly comparable on the research/regenerative-agriculture axis.
• Soul Fire Farm: Nonprofit farm in Petersburg, NY focused on regenerative agriculture, food sovereignty, and youth education programs for under-resourced communities — closely mirrors Greenacres' Exploring with Grace model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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