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Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 27-3513787 Website

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.

Key facts about Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation

In short: Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation gave $296K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), top state Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-3513787
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$295,568
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$59,114
Median grant
$69,520
Total assets
$4,562,106
Primary geography
Arkansas (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

+81.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$296K

Grant Count

5

Avg Grant Size

$59K

How Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

AmesAnkenyBaltimoreBillingsDallasFayettevilleTuskegee

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2020 2 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2021) to $296K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $296K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Native Agriculture Financial Services: $78KNative Agriculture FinancialServices$78KCatholic Relief Services USCCB Inc: $70KCatholic Relief Services USCCBInc$70KIntertribal Agriculture Council: $70KIntertribal AgricultureCouncil$70KTuskegee University: $60KTuskegee University$60KEcosystem Services Market Consortium: $18KEcosystem Services MarketConsortium$18K

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

2<$50K4$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Native Agriculture Financial Services Fayetteville, AREducation$78,000
Catholic Relief Services USCCB Inc Baltimore, MDUS Global Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Advocacy$70,000
Intertribal Agriculture Council Billings, MTClimate Smart Grant$69,520
Tuskegee University Tuskegee, ALEducation$60,000
Ecosystem Services Market Consortium Dallas, TXClimate Smart Grant$18,048

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,562,106$2,519,520$4,405,268
Revenue$6,532,230$1,286,707$6,177,752
Expenses$4,337,351$2,922,826$3,183,816
Net Investment Income$52,839$61,291$1,837

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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