Nevada Agricultural Foundation
Accepts applications
Nevada Agricultural Foundation is a private foundation in Sparks, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $14,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$68,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$14,250
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $80,206 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,206 | 26 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $68,500 | 22 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Educational Assistance Awards 2165 Green Vista Drive Suite 205, Sparks, NV 89431 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 673-2468, info@nevadaagriculturalfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Educational assistance award application information to include: --name,address,telephone, email --college to attend --planned major --how major will relate to future agricultural goals --gpa, high school transcripts --school activity participation, leadership positions, community service activities --honors received --activities and experience related to agriculture --financial situation or need |
| Deadlines | March 15 |
| Restrictions | Must pursue higher education in agriculture |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nevada Agricultural Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 7 | $30,250 |
| Utah | 3 | $12,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,750 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno | Scholarship | $14,250 |
| Utah State University | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Idaho | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Univ of NV Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources | Grant - work experience for undergrads | $4,500 |
| Univ of NV Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources | Grant - management intensive grazing of cattle | $3,500 |
| Univ of NV Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources | Grant - desert farming initiative | $3,000 |
| West Texas A&m | Scholarship | $2,750 |
| BYU - Idaho | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Feather River College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma State University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Washington State University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Univ of NV Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources | Grant - desert farming initiative | $2,500 |
| Southern Utah University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Minnesota | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Wyoming | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Nevada Junior Livestock Show Board | Grant funding | $1,500 |
| Montana Western | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Nevada Farm Bureau | Grant funding - ag in the classroom | $1,000 |
| Skagit Valley College | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sue Hoffman
- Catherine Guild
- Leah Taboada
- Erica Freese
- Diego Lozada
- Ray Callahan
- Louis Test
- Frank Bishop
- Tom Cates
- John O'Brien
- Josh Vittori
Questions people ask
Does Nevada Agricultural Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15.
How much does Nevada Agricultural Foundation give?
$68,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Nevada Agricultural Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sue Hoffman (Vice President), Catherine Guild (Executive Director/Secretary), Leah Taboada (Treasurer) and Erica Freese (Immediate Past President) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Nevada Agricultural Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.