Croplife America
CropLife America is an Arlington, Virginia–based public charity and trade association representing manufacturers, formulators, and distributors of pesticide products. It advocates for science-based policies and works to protect farmers’ access to agricultural technologies.
Croplife America at a glance
In short: Croplife America gave $180K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Virginia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,150
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,858
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,340,847
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Croplife America
- Contact
Mailing address: 4201 Wilson Boulevard 700, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (202) 296-1585
Website: https://croplifeamerica.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Croplife America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Association of State Departments of Agriculture ($37K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 58 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to Virginia (20%), California (14%), the District of Columbia (13%), Connecticut (12%), and Missouri (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Croplife America open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $93K (2020) to $287K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Arlington, VA | Support Pesticide Advocacy | $36,500 |
| California Bountiful Foundation Sacramento, CA | Support Pesticide Advocacy | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Environmental Council North Haven, CT | Support Pesticide Advocacy | $21,000 |
| Agri-Pulse Communications Inc Camdenton, MO | Support Pesticide Advocacy | $17,000 |
| NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures Denver, CO | Support congressional candidates whose positions represent the interests of cla/rise and its members | $15,000 |
| Congressional Sportmen's Foundation Washington, DC | Speaker's Caucus Membership | $10,000 |
| O'Brien Landscape Agronomy Portland, ME | Support Pesticide Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Support Pesticide Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Leaders of American Agriculture LLC Charleston, SC | Support Pesticide Advocacy | $10,000 |
| State Agriculture and Rural Leaders Inc Lexington, KY | Support Pesticide Advocacy | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,340,847 | $18,475,771 | $17,306,202 | $180,150 | 13 | $370,131 |
| 2023 | $17,319,405 | $17,994,917 | $18,533,375 | $240,529 | 13 | $343,866 |
| 2022 | $17,402,784 | $17,733,259 | $18,193,395 | $287,383 | 14 | $99,813 |
| 2021 | $12,856,651 | $16,559,084 | $15,323,148 | $219,250 | 12 | $147,390 |
| 2020 | $10,511,114 | $15,752,661 | $14,767,724 | $93,020 | 6 | $190,274 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CropLife America’s stated mission is to advocate for and promote the responsible use of innovative, safe, and environmentally sound crop-protection technologies that protect public health and are essential to producing safe, affordable, and sustainable food, fiber, and renewable energy.
Its website identifies pesticide registration reform, maintaining market access, Endangered Species Act implementation, and support for agricultural innovation as policy priorities. Its 2024 filing describes member services that include legislative and regulatory advocacy, legal support, communications, and educational programming through its annual meeting. The filing also describes RISE as serving producers and suppliers of specialty pesticides and fertilizers.
Among 2024 grantees, the California Bountiful Foundation describes its mission as advancing public awareness, education, and understanding of California agriculture. State Agriculture and Rural Leaders describes its mission as fostering nonpartisan educational activities related to agriculture and rural communities, including a national summit for state legislators.
Grantmaking
In 2024, CropLife America reported 13 grants totaling $180,150. Grant amounts ranged from $5,150 to $36,500, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $36,500 to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture for pesticide advocacy; $25,000 to the California Bountiful Foundation for pesticide advocacy; $21,000 to the Connecticut Environmental Council for pesticide advocacy; and $17,000 to Agri-Pulse Communications Inc. for pesticide advocacy. Other listed awards included $15,000 to the NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures to support congressional candidates whose positions represent the interests of CLA/RISE and its members, and $10,000 to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation for a Speaker’s Caucus membership. CropLife America’s filing states that it also receives funds from outside agencies for distribution to third-party recipients as directed by those agencies; those funds are distinct from the grants it reports giving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Lee as director and chair; Paul Rea as director and immediate past chair; Jacqueline Applegate as director and vice chair until March 2024; and Don Chew as director and treasurer. It also lists W. Scott Addy, Jon Akins, Jeffrey Allison, and Daren Anderson as directors, Leah Anderson as a director as of April 2024, and Kenneth Barham as a director as of November 2024.
The organization’s website identifies Alexandra Dunn as president and CEO, Jeff Blackwood as vice president of government relations, Dr. Manojit Basu as vice president of science policy and regulatory affairs, and Rachel Lattimore as executive vice president of legal affairs, general counsel, and secretary.
Croplife America is led by Christopher Novak, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 36 of 52 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Novak
Former President & CEO
President, CEO & Ex-Officio → President & CEO -, 2023
President & CEO - → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
$722K (2020) → $471K (2024)
Alexandra Dunn
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$737K (2024)
Megan Provost
President & Rise
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$283K (2020) → $404K (2024)
Andrew Lee
Director & Chair
Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Brendan Deck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2021) → $100 (2024)
Brett Bruggeman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Chris Payne
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Daren Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
David Elser
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Don Chew
Director & Treasurer
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Eric Cowling
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Eric Wintemute
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Gregory Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jeff Bunting
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Jeff Cole
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Jeffrey Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Jon Akins
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Leigh Shockey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Paul Rea
Director & Immediate Past Chair
Chair → Director & Immediate Past Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Steve Petersen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Vern Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2024)
Chad Kern
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $0 (2024)
David Schumacher
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Jacqueline Applegate
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2024)
Jake Brodsgaard
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2024)
Jeffrey Allison
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2024)
Peter Niboli
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2024)
Troy Bolt
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2024)
Douglas Kayeiii
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2024)
Janelle Restum
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Judd O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2024)
Molly O'Connor
Director & Federal Gov. Relations
Director & Government Relations → Director & Government Relat, 2023
Director & Government Relat → Director & Federal Gov. Relations, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$167K (2022) → $196K (2024)
Scott Dahlman
Director & State Government Affairs
Director & Government Relations → Director & Government Relat, 2023
Director & Government Relat → Director & State Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$179K (2022) → $187K (2024)
Tyler Koschnick
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2024)
W. Scott Addy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2023) → $100 (2024)
Brent Marek
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2023) → $100 (2024)
Darren Dillenbeck
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$100 (2023) → $100 (2024)
Rebecca Haynie
Director, Science & Reg. Policy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$219K (2024)
Aaron Locker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Naber
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Damien Eldred
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Simmons
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Barham
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Harris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Reardon
Vice President Public Affairs & Rise
Vice President & Rise → Vice President Public Affairs & Rise, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $252K (2024)
Kellie Bray
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$241K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Manojit Basu
Vice President, Science Policy & Reg. Affairs
Managing Director & Science Policy → Vice President & Science Policy, 2022
Vice President & Science Policy → Vice President, Science Policy & Reg. Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$243K (2020) → $318K (2024)
Rachel Lattimore
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$387K (2020) → $429K (2024)
Genevieve O'Sullivan
Vice President, Communications & Marketing
Vice President, Communications & Marketing → Vice President, Communications & Marke, 2023
Vice President, Communications & Marke → Vice President, Communications & Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$230K (2022) → $158K (2024)
Edward Thomas
Deputy General Counsel
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$247K (2023) → $287K (2024)
Jeffery Blackwood
Vice President & Government Relations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$235K (2024)
Former officers (25)
- Former: Ronaldo Pereira (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Craig Brekkas (2021–2023) — Director -
- Former: Peggy Browne (2022–2023) — Vice President & Govt Relations -
- Former: Randy Canady (2022–2023) — Director -
- Former: Riley Titus (2022–2023) — Director & Government Relat
- Former: Allen Greenwood (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President & Gov't Affairs -
- Former: Dave Swihart (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: John Gertz (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Mark Ripato (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Ray McAllister (2020–2022) — Senior Director & Regulatory Policy
- Former: Spencer Vance (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Susanne Wasson (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: William Culpepper (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Thomas Chavez (2021–2022) — Director -
- Former: Kathleen Aldridge (2022) — Director
- Former: Edgardo Iglesias (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Gen O'Sullivan (2020–2021) — Vice President, Communications & Marketing
- Former: Jeffrey Case (2020–2021) — Senior Director & Gov't Affairs
- Former: Lisa Safarian (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Mike Steffeck (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Caleb Pearson (2021) — Assistant General Counsel
- Former: Ethan Matthews (2020) — Senior Director & Gov't Affairs
- Former: Leticia Goncalves (2020) — Director
- Former: Rodrigo Gutierrez (2020) — Director
- Former: Vicente Gongora (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $737K, to Alexandra Dunn (President/CEO). 36 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Croplife America
How much does Croplife America give each year?
Croplife America gave $180K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $241K across 13 grants.
What is Croplife America's typical grant size?
Croplife America's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,858, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Croplife America that year got $9K on average.
Where does Croplife America give grants?
Croplife America's top state is Virginia, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (14%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Croplife America give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Croplife America's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Pesticide Advocacy" (11 grants).
Who are Croplife America's largest grantees?
Croplife America's largest 2024 grantees include National Association of State Departments of Agriculture ($36,500), California Bountiful Foundation ($25,000) and Connecticut Environmental Council ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Croplife America?
Croplife America reported $18.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.5M.
What does Croplife America fund?
CropLife America’s stated mission is to advocate for and promote the responsible use of innovative, safe, and environmentally sound crop-protection technologies that protect public health and are essential to producing safe, affordable, and sustainable food, fiber, and renewable energy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Croplife America?
Croplife America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check croplifeamerica.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Croplife America's EIN?
Croplife America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0190293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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