Hop Research Council
Solicit & provide funds for scientific investigation and research related to agricultural production & quality of hops in the United States. To serve the needs of all segments of the hop industry by maintaining a membership which covers the entire industry.
Hop Research Council at a glance
In short: Hop Research Council gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $134K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,201,827
- +78.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $133,536
- +39.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,822
- Total assets
- $489,096
- -25.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hop Research Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon State University ($561K). Together the top 9 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 33 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hop Research Council gives
- Giving grew 286% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $311K (2022) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | TASC Project | $561,498 |
| Agricultural Research Foundat Corvallis, OR | Research | $349,312 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Research | $104,460 |
| DK Fab Inc Woodburn, OR | WSU Prosser Mini Kiln | $86,000 |
| Bryant Christie Inc Sacramento, CA | — | $31,822 |
| Agriculture Development Group Eltopia, WA | TASC Project | $30,000 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Research | $22,735 |
| Synergistic Pesticide Lab Portland, OR | TASC Project | $10,000 |
| Schroeder Hop LLP Huston, ID | TASC Project | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,096 | $1,055,178 | $1,435,710 | $1,201,827 | 9 | $55 |
| 2024 | $655,516 | $875,786 | $981,979 | $672,102 | 7 | $89 |
| 2023 | $1,135,335 | $890,011 | $931,615 | $645,476 | 8 | $869 |
| 2022 | $842,682 | $683,200 | $611,881 | $311,257 | 4 | $161 |
| 2021 | $686,734 | $740,174 | $617,339 | $386,534 | 5 | $65 |
| 2020 | $653,674 | $614,817 | $616,505 | $380,320 | 4 | $59 |
| 2019 | $570,887 | $533,761 | $643,446 | $476,208 | 4 | $68 |
About Hop Research Council
Based on IRS filings
Hop Research Council is a public charity, based in Hubbard, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $489K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $55.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hop Research Council is led by Diane Gooding, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Gooding
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Graham Ollard
Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pattie Aron
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Casey
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mark Yocum (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Alicia Adler (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Bryan Thoet (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Thomas Nielsen (2021) — President
- Former: Missy Raver (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Tom Nielsen (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Hop Research Council
How much does Hop Research Council give each year?
Hop Research Council gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $672K across 7 grants.
What is Hop Research Council's typical grant size?
Hop Research Council's median grant in 2025 was $31,822, and its average grant was $133,536, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hop Research Council give grants?
Hop Research Council gives mostly in Oregon: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corvallis, OR (2 grants).
Does Hop Research Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Hop Research Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "TASC Project" (4 grants) and "Research" (3 grants).
Who are Hop Research Council's largest grantees?
Hop Research Council's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon State University ($561,498), Agricultural Research Foundat ($349,312) and Washington State University ($104,460), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hop Research Council?
Hop Research Council reported $489K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Hop Research Council's EIN?
Hop Research Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3032383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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