Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance is a private foundation based in Napa, California. It makes scholarship grants and is associated with a health-benefits organization serving agricultural employers and employees in Northern California.
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance at a glance
In short: Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance gave $55K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,680
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,278
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $25,288
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Separately, the website describes scholarship applications for eligible group health plan participants and certain family members. Applications are screened, selected applicants may be interviewed, and a committee decides awards. Scholarships are issued directly to the school after proof of enrollment and acceptance of program terms. Applicants may apply for either an academic or vocational scholarship, with only one application accepted per person per year. The 2026 application period, which ran March 1–31, is closed.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists March 1–31 as the scholarship application period.
- Deadline
- The website lists March 1–31 as the scholarship application period.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Financial Plaza 116, Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 963-7191
Website: https://www.aghealthbenefits.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teresa Madrigal Aguilar co Amer Col ($4K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says the membership organization serves agricultural employers in Napa, Sonoma, and surrounding counties. In the 2025 filing, reported grant dollars went to recipients in California (85%), Indiana (8%), Virginia (5%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teresa Madrigal Aguilar co Amer Col Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Fernando Delgado Pizana co A class Woodland, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Ariani Diaz Hernandez co SD State U San Diego, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Gonzalo Murillo De Haro co MTS Trai Vallejo, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Abigail Wetzel co UC Berkeley Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| Luis Garcia Rodriguez co JGC Truck Santa Rosa, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Jazmin Ortiz Ayala co Sacramento St Sacramento, CA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Lyzet Montanez Hurtado co Stanford Stanford, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Angelina Caporale co Creative Mind Falls Church, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,288 | $50,917 | $61,684 | $54,680 | 24 | $59,809 | — | $1,604 |
| 2024 | $36,055 | $30,836 | $56,301 | $48,000 | 17 | $54,501 | — | $3,273 |
| 2023 | $60,520 | $20,101 | $57,402 | $44,150 | 14 | $55,655 | — | $8,066 |
| 2022 | $93,321 | $66,296 | $48,265 | $34,590 | 8 | $45,109 | — | $1,848 |
| 2021 | $75,290 | $47,251 | $37,519 | $31,000 | 9 | $26,767 | $756 | $997 |
| 2020 | $65,558 | $57,392 | $44,934 | $26,000 | 6 | — | $421 | $1,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Alliance says it exists to support people who sustain agricultural communities with accessible, trusted health benefits and resources. Its website describes an education program offering academic and vocational scholarships for career advancement. Academic scholarships support study at community colleges, colleges, and universities; vocational scholarships support job training, certifications, and trade programs.
The 2025 filing lists scholarship as the purpose of the grants described. The website’s scholarship eligibility is limited to current group health program participants and certain family members, including children and grandchildren under age 25. These scholarships are paid as a program for eligible participants, rather than being presented as grants for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Alliance reported 24 grants totaling $54,680. Grants ranged from $625 to $4,250, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed award was $4,250; several others were $4,000. The filing identifies scholarship as the purpose of the listed large grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rebecca Barlow as president, Julie Cazet as secretary, and Audrey Santos as treasurer. The website identifies Becky Barlow as chief executive officer.
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance is led by Rebecca Barlow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca Barlow
President
On filings since 2020
1.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Cazet
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Santos
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda McClure (2020–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance
How much does Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance give each year?
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance gave $55K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 17 grants.
What is Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance's typical grant size?
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,278, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance give grants?
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Napa, CA (6 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (24 grants).
Who are Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance's largest grantees?
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include Teresa Madrigal Aguilar co Amer Col ($4,250), Fernando Delgado Pizana co A class ($4,000) and Ariani Diaz Hernandez co SD State U ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance?
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance reported $25K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance fund?
The Alliance says it exists to support people who sustain agricultural communities with accessible, trusted health benefits and resources. Its website describes an education program offering academic and vocational scholarships for career advancement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance's EIN?
Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4433051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Agricultural Health Benefits Alliance accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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