Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation
Our mission is to: a. To support and advance agriculture in the state of Alabama through education and research; to increase awareness of agriculture in albama through public programs and activities; to improve and expand agricultural services and products for the benefit of Alabama citizens; and to establish and maintain high standards in agriculture. B. Receive, hold and administer gifts, contributions, bequests, devices, and other funds from all sources and to disburse and expend such funds in support of the foundation's purpose. C. To receive grants from governmental agencies, private donors and other sources and to distribute and expend such grants in support of the foundation's purpose. D. To make gifts and distributions of every type and description for the foundation's purpose.
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation at a glance
In short: Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation gave $94K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,585
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,585
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $93,585
- Total assets
- $5,881,194
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Auburn University Foundation ($94K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $302K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn University, AL | Scholarship Assistance | $93,585 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,881,194 | $1,905,028 | $723,645 | $93,585 | 1 | $93,024 |
| 2024 | $4,698,076 | $1,886,679 | $876,280 | $80,473 | 1 | $576,469 |
| 2023 | $3,686,191 | $1,259,780 | $1,033,291 | $70,012 | 1 | $97,728 |
| 2022 | $3,450,680 | $1,197,819 | $792,468 | $100,424 | 1 | $69,102 |
| 2021 | $3,040,884 | $1,796,948 | $2,119,459 | $93,607 | 2 | $67,597 |
| 2020 | $3,358,571 | $1,507,682 | $417,424 | $97,473 | 2 | $26,934 |
| 2019 | $2,269,358 | $950,331 | $864,736 | $301,826 | 13 | $50,877 |
About Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Montgomery, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $94K. Net investment income was $93K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation is led by Jimmy Parnell, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jimmy Parnell
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith McCurdy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lester Killebrew
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mahlon Richburg
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Hughes
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Ellis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Tidwell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Pinyan
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Johns
Treasurer
Secretary-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cheryl Mitchell (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Raleigh Wilkerson (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation
How much does Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation give each year?
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation gave $94K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 1 grant.
How large is Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation?
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation?
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Montgomery, AL. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation operate?
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation's EIN?
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1292103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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