Extension Foundation
Extension Foundation is a public charity based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 2006 by Extension Directors and Administrators, it is embedded in the U.S. Cooperative Extension System and supports Cooperative Extension nationally through funded programs, tools, and professional development.
Extension Foundation at a glance
In short: Extension Foundation gave $4.0M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), top state Washington. 2% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,032,918
- +148.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,077
- +80.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,553
- Total assets
- $4,097,792
- +39.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (13% 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 Extension Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: One Kansas Cty Pl 1200 Main St 3800, Kansas City, MO 64105-2122
Phone: (866) 990-9872
Website: https://extension.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Extension Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington State University ($507K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($192,983), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 244 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its work as supporting Cooperative Extension nationally. Its filing describes pesticide safety education grants in 50 states and territories. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares by recipient state were Washington (13%), West Virginia (5%), Ohio (5%), Minnesota (5%), and Missouri (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Extension Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 48 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $85K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $70K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $6.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University Shelton, WA | Federal Award Subgra | $507,481 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Federal Award Subgra | $187,315 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Federal Award Subgra | $186,273 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Federal Award Subgra | $184,999 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Federal Award Subgra | $158,729 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute Slacksburg, VA | Federal Award Subgra | $139,862 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN | Federal Award Subgra | $133,956 |
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | Federal Award Subgra | $133,710 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | Federal Award Subgra | $122,271 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Federal Award Subgra | $118,073 |
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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 | $4,097,792 | $11,668,825 | $10,668,526 | $4,032,918 | 51 | $2,338 |
| 2023 | $2,930,502 | $7,365,432 | $6,446,107 | $1,622,972 | 37 | $2,066 |
| 2021 | $2,522,851 | $10,713,284 | $11,062,740 | $6,936,259 | 56 | $5,851 |
| 2020 | $3,421,752 | $3,282,476 | $3,567,703 | $1,029,093 | 50 | $11,861 |
| 2019 | $2,695,919 | $3,128,422 | $3,867,875 | $1,038,420 | 50 | $21,963 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to help Cooperative Extension professionals find innovative ways to generate greater local impact. Its website also describes a mission of empowering community-based educators, volunteers, and partners to turn knowledge into real-world solutions.
Its reported grant-supported work includes pesticide safety education projects and outcomes in 50 states and territories; ECOP Program Action Teams addressing high-priority societal issues through systemwide or multi-state Extension programming; and resources such as sponsored meetings, initiatives, project development, and fellowships.
The 2024 grantees include universities and university-connected organizations. For example, West Virginia University describes its mission as supporting research at WVU and providing services related to faculty, staff, and student inventions. The University of Tennessee says it promotes and aids scientific, social, and educational investigation and research. Mississippi State University describes its mission as encouraging new technologies and research through work with business, industry, and the university.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 51 grants totaling $4,032,918. Grants ranged from $5,483 to $507,481, with a median of $69,553.
The largest reported grants included $507,481 to Washington State University; $187,315 to West Virginia University; $186,273 to Ohio State University; $184,999 to the University of Minnesota; and $158,729 to the University of Florida. The Foundation’s filing states that grants are awarded based on applications received and that expenses are reimbursed based on requests for reimbursement from grantees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beverly Coberly as CEO, Ashley Griffin as COO, Arielle Smith as CFO, Gregg Hadley as President, Brian Kowalkowski as Vice-President, and Vicki McCracken as Treasurer. It also lists Janine Woods, Laura Stephenson, and Lisa Townson as members.
Extension Foundation is led by Beverly Coberly, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beverly Coberly
CEO
COO → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$154K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Gregg Hadley
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Griffin
COO
Program Manager & Impact Co → Program Mana, 2021
Program Mana → COO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$104K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Arielle Smith
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Vicki McCracken
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kowalkowski
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Woods
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Stephenson
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Townson
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Courtney Owens (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Damona Doye (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Kenneth Lavalley (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Roger Rennekamp (2019–2023) — Member Non
- Former: Caroline Henney (2021–2023) — Executive Officio M
- Former: Suzanne Stluka (2021–2023) — Executive Officio M
- Former: Christine Geith (2019–2021) — CEO
- Former: Margaret Immendorf (2019–2021) — Program Desi
- Former: Peter Aamodt (2019–2021) — CFO
- Former: Barbara Petty (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Luis Tupas (2019–2020) — Executive Officio Member
- Former: Rick Klemme (2019–2020) — Executive Officio Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $218K, to Beverly Coberly (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Extension Foundation
How much does Extension Foundation give each year?
Extension Foundation gave $4.0M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 37 grants.
What is Extension Foundation's typical grant size?
Extension Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $69,553, and its average grant was $79,077, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Extension Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Extension Foundation give grants?
Extension Foundation's top state is Washington, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Extension Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Extension Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Federal Award Subgra" (48 grants).
Who are Extension Foundation's largest grantees?
Extension Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington State University ($507,481), West Virginia University ($187,315) and Ohio State University ($186,273), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($192,983), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Extension Foundation?
Extension Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.7M.
What does Extension Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to help Cooperative Extension professionals find innovative ways to generate greater local impact. Its website also describes a mission of empowering community-based educators, volunteers, and partners to turn knowledge into real-world solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Extension Foundation?
Extension Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check extension.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Extension Foundation's EIN?
Extension Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4781422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 15, 2020)
- 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 15, 2022)
- 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Extension Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/extension-foundation-morg_774d8d90a0494243b5c950da3227c9dd
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