Farms for Life Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Farms for Life Foundation is a private foundation in Batavia, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $848,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $14,375 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$848,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$14,375
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$19.4 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $795,000 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $406,000 | 16 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $795,000 | 12 | $17.8 million |
| 2025 | $848,000 | 20 | $19.4 million |
How to apply
Farms for Life Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Farms for Life Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 12 | $148,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $70,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Jones Charitable Gift Fund | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinic | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Womens Care Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $20,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hosp | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Feed the Children | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Ewtn | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church | International appeal | $15,000 |
| waterleaf womens center | General operating support | $13,750 |
| Individual | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hesed House | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Laboure Society | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church | Diocesan appeal | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hesed House | General operating support | $2,250 |
| Archangels Academy | General operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy Muetze
- Margaret Engel
- James Muetze
- Max Muetze
Questions people ask
Does Farms for Life Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farms for Life Foundation give?
$848,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $14,375.
Who runs Farms for Life Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathy Muetze (President), Margaret Engel (Treasurer), James Muetze (Director) and Max Muetze (Director).
What does Farms for Life Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.