Farmers Grain Cooperative
Farmers Grain Cooperative is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Layton, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $763K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $38K.
Farmers Grain Cooperative at a glance
In short: Farmers Grain Cooperative gave $29K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,964
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,827
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $762,784
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Farmers Grain Cooperative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Utah State University ($8K). Together the top 6 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Farmers Grain Cooperative gives
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Bridgerland Technical College Logan, UT | Scholarships | $6,964 |
| BYU Idaho Rexburg, ID | scholarships | $4,000 |
| College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Laek City, UT | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $762,784 | $40,046 | $32,686 | $28,964 | 6 | $28,964 | $38,328 | $36,865 |
| 2023 | $755,902 | $41,435 | $24,878 | $23,316 | 7 | $23,316 | $39,873 | $36,764 |
| 2022 | $759,562 | $751,257 | $20,684 | $20,400 | 5 | $20,400 | $30,367 | $34,580 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farmers Grain Cooperative reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farmers Grain Cooperative's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brent Shaffer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Clark Hamilton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eric Simonson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gordon James
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steve Buttars
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Farmers Grain Cooperative
How much does Farmers Grain Cooperative give each year?
Farmers Grain Cooperative gave $29K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 7 grants.
What is Farmers Grain Cooperative's typical grant size?
Farmers Grain Cooperative's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,827, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Farmers Grain Cooperative give grants?
Farmers Grain Cooperative gives mostly in Utah: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Logan, UT (2 grants).
Does Farmers Grain Cooperative give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Farmers Grain Cooperative's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Farmers Grain Cooperative's largest grantees?
Farmers Grain Cooperative's largest 2024 grantees include Utah State University ($8,000), Bridgerland Technical College ($6,964) and BYU Idaho ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Farmers Grain Cooperative?
Farmers Grain Cooperative reported $763K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Farmers Grain Cooperative?
Farmers Grain Cooperative is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Layton, UT. It holds $763K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Farmers Grain Cooperative's EIN?
Farmers Grain Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4396622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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