Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc
Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc (FAR) is a private foundation based in Arlington, Virginia. Its website describes it as a nonprofit research and education foundation created to improve agricultural research, education, economic vigor, and sustainability, with work through the 4R Research Fund focused on nutrient management.
Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $599,813
- +2765.4% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $10,745
- -76.0% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $26,276
- -98.7% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Kurt Mcmillan
Mailing address: 4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (202) 962-0490
Email: kmcmillan@tfi.org
Website: https://4rresearch.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 32 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FAR’s website describes the 4R Research Fund as supporting work across North America and lists U.S. funded projects. The filing data provided does not specify a geographic focus for FAR’s grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $167K; repeat grants $139K. How we count
Medians: $172K first-time, $149K repeat.
- 46% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $476K (2020) to $2.0M (2022). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Manitoba | Agricultural Research | $430,650 |
| Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA | Agricultural Research | $298,343 |
| Fertilizer Canada | Agricultural Research | $232,769 |
| Uc Davis Los Angeles, CA | Agricultural Research | $214,266 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Agricultural Research | $206,368 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Agricultural Research | $188,877 |
| Utah State University Seattle, WA | Agricultural Research | $149,056 |
| University of Arkansas Little Rock, AR | Agricultural Research | $137,702 |
| University of Illinois Chicago, IL | Agricultural Research | $41,876 |
| Usda Agriculture Research Service Peoria, IL | Agricultural Research | $37,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $599,813 | $26,276 | — | — | — | $10,745 | $15,856 |
| 2022 | $947,019 | $20,933 | $1,994,366 | $1,975,502 | 13 | $1,975,502 | $44,721 | $62,268 |
| 2021 | $1,814,573 | $609,202 | $1,656,984 | $1,351,458 | 13 | $1,351,458 | $121,124 | $130,590 |
| 2020 | $2,857,090 | $746,734 | $969,632 | $475,523 | 6 | — | $97,597 | $133,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FAR’s stated purpose is to improve research, education, economic vigor, and sustainability in agriculture. Its website describes the 4R Research Fund as supporting research on 4R Nutrient Stewardship—the source, rate, timing, and placement of fertilizer—and on the economic, social, and environmental impacts of those practices. The website lists university and USDA projects addressing nutrient management, crop production, and nutrient loss.
The filing lists the Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated as a 2022 grantee. The grantee describes its mission as preserving the natural systems on which life depends and finding practical, lasting solutions to environmental problems, guided by science and economics. That is the grantee’s stated mission, not FAR’s.
Grantmaking
FAR reported 13 grants totaling $1,975,502 in 2022, an average of about $151,962 per grant. In 2021, it reported 13 grants totaling $1,351,458, an average of about $103,958. Its 2023 filing reports no grants. A notable 2022 grantee was Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated, which received $11,782.
The 2023 filing says FAR did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter and project proposal from a researcher as application materials, no deadline, and Kurt McMillan as the contact for that filing. Its grant guidelines say awards could go to a university or other public institution, including a department or unit, and could be designated for a specific university project but not earmarked for an individual professor; the institution must independently select the professor. The filing also states that a grant to an individual is taxable, while a grant to a university or other public institution is not. These are instructions from FAR’s final filing and are not presented as current application procedures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Corey Rosenbusch as board president and Catharine Perry and Kurt McMillan as directors.
Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc is led by Corey Rosenbusch, Board President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Corey Rosenbusch
Board President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catharine Perry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt McMillan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Jones (2020–2021) — Far 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 Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc
What does Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc fund?
FAR’s stated purpose is to improve research, education, economic vigor, and sustainability in agriculture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc?
Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check 4rresearch.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc make grants?
FAR’s website describes the 4R Research Fund as supporting work across North America and lists U.S. funded projects. The filing data provided does not specify a geographic focus for FAR’s grants.
How much is Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc's EIN?
Foundation for Agronomic Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1406074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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