MARKET ENTRY FUND THE THE MARKET ENTRY (TMEF) AIMS TO ADVANCE INCLUSION IN LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE TRADITIONALLY MARGINALIZED AND UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE IN FOOD PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING, TO PARTICIPATE EQUITABLY IN THIS INDUSTRY. SPECIFICALLY, TMEF PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES, ALONG WITH MICRO-GRANTS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION/AWARENESS TO HELP SMALL-SCALE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS WORK THROUGH RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO THEIR PARTICIPATION AND POTENTIAL IN THIS INDUSTRY.
MARKET ENTRY FUND THE has received 11 grants from 8 known foundation funders. Revenue decreased from $486,443 in 2024 to $85,669 in 2025. Most recent reported revenue: $85,669.
Annual Revenue
$85,669
Known Funders
8
Grants Received
11
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,669 | $214,907 | $263,165 |
| 2024 | $486,443 | $210,503 | $392,403 |
| 2023 | $226,959 | $86,074 | $146,463 |
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Key Personnel
From 2025 IRS 990 filing
KAYLA YANG-BEST
PRESIDENT & CEO
JUNITA FLOWERS
DIRECTOR
LORRENE OCCHINO
DIRECTOR
TERRI BARREIRO
SECRETARY
MALA THAO
TREASURER
BRENDAN KURVERS
BOARD CHAIR
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