Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture
Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Louisa, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture at a glance
In short: Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture gave $1K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $602.5), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,205
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $603
- Median grant
- $603
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nature Conservancy of VA ($1K). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $50K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of VA Charlottesville, VA | General Operations | $1,150 |
| Corduroy Charitable Trust Louisa, VA | General Operations | $55 |
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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 | — | $107 | $2,355 | $1,205 | 2 | $2,155 | — | $102 |
| 2023 | $2,248 | $114 | $300 | — | — | $300 | $114 | $113 |
| 2022 | $2,434 | $23,211 | $50,864 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,864 | $23,211 | $1,130 |
| 2021 | $30,087 | $5,649 | $2,800 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,800 | $5,649 | $2,613 |
| 2020 | $27,238 | $949 | $2,300 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $21 | $2,487 |
| 2019 | $28,589 | $2,476 | $3,275 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $2,201 | $2,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture reported a distributable amount of $102 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture is led by Mark D. Howland, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark D. Howland
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doniphan P. Howland
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Stewart
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irvin White
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Neale
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture
How much does Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture give each year?
Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture gave $1K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture?
Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Louisa, VA.
Where does Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture operate?
Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture has awarded grants in Virginia.
How much is Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture reported a distributable amount of $102 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture's EIN?
Corduroy Foundation for the Advancement of Agriculture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8080866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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