Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation
Farm journal foundation's (FJF) mission is to meet the vital needs of the global population through agriculture. Farm journal foundation is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that brings together stakeholders from across the agricultural spectrum - farmers, industry leaders, academia, students, and consumers. We provide education on how innovative agriculture can solve some of the world's biggest challenges - such as global hunger and malnutrition - and we work with leaders to drive long-term positive action.
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation at a glance
In short: Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation gave $296K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), top state Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,568
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $59,114
- Median grant
- $69,520
- Total assets
- $4,562,106
- +81.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation
Who Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Native Agriculture Financial Services ($78K). Together the top 5 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2021) to $296K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native Agriculture Financial Services Fayetteville, AR | Education | $78,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services USCCB Inc Baltimore, MD | US Global Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Advocacy | $70,000 |
| Intertribal Agriculture Council Billings, MT | Climate Smart Grant | $69,520 |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | Education | $60,000 |
| Ecosystem Services Market Consortium Dallas, TX | Climate Smart Grant | $18,048 |
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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 | $4,562,106 | $6,532,230 | $4,337,351 | $295,568 | 5 | $52,839 |
| 2023 | $2,519,520 | $1,286,707 | $2,922,826 | — | — | $61,291 |
| 2022 | $4,405,268 | $6,177,752 | $3,183,816 | — | — | $1,837 |
| 2021 | $815,504 | $1,711,147 | $2,427,541 | $165,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $1,677,472 | $1,299,109 | $1,873,193 | — | — | — |
About Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $296K. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation is led by Tricia Beal, Chief Executive Officer & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tricia Beal
Chief Executive Officer & Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Weber Jr.
Chairman & Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Trogele
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Finck
Board Member
President & Board Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Halverson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Matthews
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyle Orwig
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olga Bolden-Tiller
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation
How much does Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation give each year?
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation gave $296K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation's typical grant size?
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $69,520, and its average grant was $59,114, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation give grants?
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation's top state is Arkansas, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and Montana (24%).
Does Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation's largest grantees?
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Native Agriculture Financial Services ($78,000), Catholic Relief Services USCCB Inc ($70,000) and Intertribal Agriculture Council ($69,520), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation?
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.5M.
What is Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation's EIN?
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3513787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- 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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