State Farm Companies Foundation
Accepts applications
State Farm Companies Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.6 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1.3 million and the largest $5.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8.6 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1.3 million
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$47.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8.4 million the year before.
50% 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 | $12.0 million | 4 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 4 | $15.9 million |
| 2025 | $8.6 million | 4 | $47.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Scholarship Program One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Specific Entry Form |
| Deadlines | March 31 each year |
| Restrictions | Parents and legal guardians must be an active State Farm employee or agent. |
What State Farm Companies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $7.9 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $750,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matching Gift Program via Donor Advised Fund | Education and Charitable Giving Grants | $5.5 million |
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Education Award | $1.9 million |
| E4E Relief LLC | Employee Assistance Hardship Fund | $750,000 |
| Good Neighbor Grant Program via Donor Advised Fund | Education and Charitable Giving Grants | $415,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon C Farney
- Dr W H Knight Jr
- Michele Russo
- Joseph P Young
- Mark Schwamberger
- Alana Reimer
- Vicki O'Meara
- Sonya Robinson
- Justin Tipsord
- Rasheed Merritt
- Allison Bertsche
- Maria Wilkins
- Rich Garcia
- Robert Stephan
Questions people ask
Does State Farm Companies Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31 each year.
How much does State Farm Companies Foundation give?
$8.6 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1.3 million.
Who runs State Farm Companies Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jon C Farney (Chairman of the Board and President), Dr W H Knight Jr (Director), Michele Russo (Vice President and Secretary) and Joseph P Young (Vice President - Investments) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does State Farm Companies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.