Agva Foundation
Agva Foundation is a private foundation based in Mason City, Iowa. It supports nonprofit organizations with U.S. tax-exempt status through grants for adult and youth programs, training, conferences, workshops, events, and other gatherings, with stated emphasis areas in agriculture, rural youth, and farmers.
Agva Foundation at a glance
In short: Agva Foundation gave $62K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,000
- +188.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,200
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $194,325
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Agva Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications are received and reviewed at any time and directs applicants to complete the Foundation Request Form. The form requests a project description tied to the foundation’s focus areas, a sources-and-uses statement, a timeline and measures for completing the work effectively and within budget, an explanation of how the project complements other local organizations, information on sustainability when applicable, leadership biographies, and a plan for recognizing the foundation. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with IRS tax-exempt status.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are received and reviewed at any time, according to the foundation’s 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications are received and reviewed at any time, according to the foundation’s 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Agva Foundation
Mailing address: 2009 4Th St Sw Suite 1, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: (641) 494-2368
Email: info@agvafoundation.com
Website: https://www.agvafoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Agva Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Central Iowa Research Associa ($10K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s materials say grants may support local, state, or regional programs and events. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to Iowa recipients and 4% to North Dakota recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Agva Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $62K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Iowa Research Associa Ames, IA | Supporting Research | $10,000 |
| Vision Atlantic Child Dev Center Atlantic, IA | For Vision Help | $10,000 |
| Farmer in My Classroom West Des Moines, IA | Help for Students in Ag | $10,000 |
| Noble Initiative Foundation Griswold, IA | To Improve Child Health Care | $10,000 |
| North Iowa Ag in the Classroom Mason City, IA | Ag in the Classroom | $5,000 |
| Belmond Area Arts Council Belmond, IA | For Helping the Council | $5,000 |
| Women Food & Agriculture Ames, IA | Food Donation | $5,000 |
| Farm Rescue Horace, ND | Provide Valuable Service for Farmers | $2,500 |
| Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation Cresco, IA | Dr Norman Borlaug House Restoration | $2,500 |
| Northeast Iowa Dairy & Ag Foundatio Calmar, IA | For Agricultural Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,325 | $49,692 | $73,037 | $62,000 | 10 | $62,000 | $3,895 | $3,001 |
| 2023 | $218,012 | $47,682 | $25,720 | $21,500 | 4 | $21,500 | $3,395 | $3,085 |
| 2022 | $196,802 | $30,351 | $51,317 | $44,200 | 7 | $44,200 | $1,270 | $3,047 |
| 2021 | $205,786 | $43,013 | $58,171 | $46,000 | 7 | $46,000 | $687 | $3,092 |
| 2020 | $231,427 | $198,491 | $34,466 | $31,750 | 3 | — | $325 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Agva Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s materials describe its grantmaking priorities but do not state a separate organizational mission. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status from the IRS.
Examples of supported grantees include the Noble Initiative Foundation, which says its mission is to support families in the Griswold area through quality child care, a strong school system, local workforce growth, and affordable housing; the Belmond Area Arts Council, whose mission includes promoting cultural arts in north central Iowa and operating an art center and farm with agricultural artifacts; and Farm Rescue, which says it assists farm families facing financial hardship after major illness, injury, or an act of nature.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $62,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $10,000 each to North Central Iowa Research Association for supporting research, Vision Atlantic Child Development Center for vision help, Farmer in My Classroom for student agriculture programs, and Noble Initiative Foundation to improve child health care. Other awards included $5,000 to North Iowa Ag in the Classroom, Belmond Area Arts Council, and Women Food & Agriculture; $2,500 to Farm Rescue and Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation; and $2,000 to Northeast Iowa Dairy & Ag Foundation.
Grants may be made for one, two, or three years. Multi-year awards may total up to $30,000, with no more than $10,000 allocated in any one year; recipients may not receive more than $10,000 per year and may receive funding no more than once each year. Multi-year payments depend on meeting prescribed prior-year milestones and on the foundation having sufficient budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Cole as president; Charles Souder as board director; Thomas Hurd as vice president; and Randy Heitz and Jill Euken as directors.
Agva Foundation is led by Robert Cole, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Cole
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Souder
Board Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jill Euken
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Randy Heitz
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Thomas Hurd
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Trainer (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Agva Foundation
How much does Agva Foundation give each year?
Agva Foundation gave $62K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 4 grants.
What is Agva Foundation's typical grant size?
Agva Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,200, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Agva Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Agva Foundation give grants?
Agva Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ames, IA (2 grants).
Does Agva Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Agva Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Agva Foundation's largest grantees?
Agva Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North Central Iowa Research Associa ($10,000), Vision Atlantic Child Dev Center ($10,000) and Farmer in My Classroom ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Agva Foundation?
Agva Foundation reported $194K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Agva Foundation fund?
The foundation’s materials describe its grantmaking priorities but do not state a separate organizational mission. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status from the IRS. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Agva Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications are received and reviewed at any time and directs applicants to complete the Foundation Request Form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Agva Foundation's EIN?
Agva Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3835135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Agva Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/agva-foundation-morg_14ae0f4bfa9c49998accf18810710c85
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