Croplife Foundation
Croplife Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Croplife Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2023)
- $65,677
- +22.2% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Croplife Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ISU Foundation Ames, IA | Expanding adoption of prairie strips in the corn belt | $54,701 |
| Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance Ankeny, IA | Prairie Strips Comm Contr 2020 | $40,000 |
| Iowa Wildlife Foundation Des Moines, IA | Expanding adoption of prairie strips in the corn belt | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $65,677 | — | — |
| 2022 | $65,677 | — | $53,747 | — | — |
| 2021 | $119,484 | $30,000 | $403,378 | — | — |
| 2020 | $502,882 | $30,000 | $235,837 | $134,701 | 3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Croplife Foundation is led by Sean McMahon, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sean McMahon
Chair
Director → Chairman -, 2021
Chairman - → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Borlaug
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ulrich G. Trogele (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jay Vroom (2020–2021) — Chairman -
- Former: Tim Scott (2020) — Director-
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Croplife Foundation
What is Croplife Foundation?
Croplife Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Arlington, VA.
Where does Croplife Foundation operate?
Croplife Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Croplife Foundation's EIN?
Croplife Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2306857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Croplife Foundation funds
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