Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology
The tech farm's mission is to grow agribusiness, food science and biotechnology advancements and to provide facilities that foster commercialization of research, discovery, innovation and technology that is generated through cornell university for the purpose of strengthening the robust finger lakes and New York state agricultural and food ecosystem.
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology at a glance
In short: Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $60,000
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $7,573,176
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornell University ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Pass thru of federal food start grant for student tuition | $60,000 |
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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 | $7,573,176 | $1,799,897 | $453,610 | $60,000 | 1 | $90 |
| 2024 | $5,773,503 | $282,053 | $454,038 | — | — | $812 |
| 2023 | $4,260,409 | $550,825 | $461,649 | — | — | $538 |
| 2022 | $4,149,844 | $202,992 | $413,269 | — | — | $48 |
| 2021 | $4,274,981 | $163,489 | $371,049 | — | — | $224 |
| 2020 | $4,294,579 | $183,382 | $464,832 | — | — | $19 |
| 2019 | $4,574,733 | $151,623 | $638,964 | — | — | $271 |
About Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology
Based on IRS filings
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Geneva, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $90.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology is led by Michael J. Manikowski, Director & Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Manikowski
Director & Chairman
Chair & Secretary → Director & Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Tydings
Director & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$20K (2025)
Jan Nyrop
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nozzolio
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Strassburg
Director & Vice Chairman
Director → Director & Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine M. Young
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amie Hendrix
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Smart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olga Padilla-Zakour
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Maguire
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Davis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Nye
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sage Gerling (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: John Johnson (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Tom Schryver (2019) — Director
- Former: William Mulligan (2019) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Brendan Tydings (Director & Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology
How much does Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology give each year?
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology?
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology?
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Geneva, NY. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology operate?
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology has awarded grants in New York.
What is Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology's EIN?
Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1595380. 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 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 20, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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