Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in McPherson, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $37,000. 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$84,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $475,700 the year before.
53% 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 | $66,000 | 17 | $803,259 |
| 2024 | $475,700 | 17 | $783,402 |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 17 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable 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 Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 9 | $72,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $3,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Christian College | Donation | $37,000 |
| McPherson College | Donation and support education | $13,500 |
| Kansas State University | Support education | $8,000 |
| McPherson County Community Foundation | Donation | $6,000 |
| Fort Hays State University FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE | Support education | $1,500 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Support education | $1,500 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Support education | $1,500 |
| University of South Dakota | Support education | $1,500 |
| Cloud Community College Office of Admissions | Support education | $1,500 |
| College of the Ozarks | Support education | $1,500 |
| Idaho State University Office of Finanacial Aid | Support education | $1,500 |
| Montana State University - Bozeman Office of Financial Aid Services | Support education | $1,500 |
| Roosevelt University | Support education | $1,500 |
| St John Fisher University Student Financial Services | Support education | $1,500 |
| University of Kansas | Support education | $1,500 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Support education | $1,500 |
| Wichita State University Tech South | Support education | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Lopata
- Ryan Hicks
- Aaron J Valentine
- Ronda Sjogren
Questions people ask
Does Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Lopata (President), Ryan Hicks (Vice President), Aaron J Valentine (Treasurer) and Ronda Sjogren (Secretary).
What does Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.