Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural
Accepts applications
Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural is a private foundation in Westminster, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $390,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$390,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $347,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $347,000 | 45 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $390,000 | 45 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Raechel Sattazahm 45 Aileron Court, Westminster, MD 21157 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 339-3334 |
| What to submit | College scholarships must be submitted online on foundation's website. |
| Deadlines | College scholarships: january of each award year. |
| Restrictions | Awards to students: applicants must reside in the horizon farm credit (HFC) territory (see below), be a high school senior or already enrolled in a two or four year college, and be pursuing a career in agriculture. (HFC) territory (states and counties): de md (baltimore, carroll, caroline, cecil, dorchester, frederick, harford, howard, kent, montgomery, queen anne's, somerset, talbot, Washington, wicomico, worcester) pa va (accomack, clarke, frederick, northampton, page, shenandoah, warren) wv (berkeley, brooke, hancock, jefferson, marshall, morgan, Ohio) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 9 | $97,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $80,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield USA | Agricultural education | $20,000 |
| Blue Ridge CTC Foundation | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Delaware State University | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Delaware State University | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Iowa State University | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Kansas State University College of Veterianary Medicine | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Lancaster County CTC | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Suny Coblestone Foundation | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Suny Coblestone Foundation | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m University | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Delaware | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Delaware | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Delaware | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Wvu Potomac State College | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Purdue University | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Delaware | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Tennessee Martin | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Wilmington College | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Black Hawk East College | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Bridgewater College | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Butler Community College | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Connors State College | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Liberty University | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Travis Hastings
- Brian Rosati
- Laura Heilinger
- John Wheeler
- Julie Bolyard
- Gail Yeiser
- Darrell Curtis
- Kevin Grim
- Sharon McClellan
Questions people ask
Does Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: College scholarships: january of each award year.
How much does Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural give?
$390,000 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural?
Its 2024 filing lists Travis Hastings (Chairperson), Brian Rosati (HFC Employee/Vice Chair), Laura Heilinger (Officer (Until 6/2024)) and John Wheeler (Secretary/Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.