IAA Foundation
IAA Foundation is a public charity based in Bloomington, Illinois. It funds education, research, and charitable activities benefiting Illinois farm families and agriculture, including agricultural education and scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related studies.
IAA Foundation at a glance
In short: IAA Foundation gave $636K across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $635,956
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,217
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,471
- Total assets
- $9,912,741
- +8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (2 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to IAA Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The website lists January 1–February 15 as the annual scholarship application period.
- Deadline
- The website lists January 1–February 15 as the annual scholarship application period.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1701 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61702
Phone: (309) 557-2218
Website: https://iaafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from IAA Foundation
Who IAA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Illinois ($51K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
345 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 344 grants of 345 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Illinois. The foundation’s scholarship information also identifies Illinois farm families and Illinois Farm Bureau members and their families as eligible groups.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is IAA Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 69 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $583K (2020) to $665K (2019). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $636K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Champaign, IL | Ag Literacy | $50,628 |
| Agricultural Edu Partnership Springfield, IL | Ag Literacy | $24,621 |
| Saline CFB Foundation Ridgway, IL | Ag Literacy | $15,754 |
| Adams CFB Foundation Quincy, IL | Ag Literacy | $9,263 |
| Cook CFB Foundation Countryside, IL | Ag Literacy | $9,263 |
| DeKalb CFB Sycamore, IL | Ag Literacy | $9,263 |
| Edwards CFB Albion, IL | Ag Literacy | $9,263 |
| Effingham CFB Effingham, IL | Ag Literacy | $9,263 |
| LaSalle CFB Foundation Ottawa, IL | Ag Literacy | $9,263 |
| Livingston County SWCD Pontiac, IL | Ag Literacy | $9,263 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation says Illinois Farm Bureau provides administrative costs, including foundation and Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom staff salaries and general operating budgets, as an in-kind service. It also identifies in-kind legal, investment, marketing, and audiovisual services, along with discounted printing and supply purchasing, and says this means 100% of contributions go directly to the cause donors support.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,912,741 | $1,301,643 | $980,510 | $635,956 | 69 | $270,560 |
| 2023 | $9,180,610 | $1,236,892 | $1,045,595 | $632,180 | 70 | $177,146 |
| 2022 | $8,513,976 | $1,332,092 | $986,836 | $640,337 | 72 | $159,135 |
| 2021 | $8,494,239 | $1,354,120 | $898,729 | $613,610 | 69 | $266,214 |
| 2020 | $7,520,700 | $877,561 | $873,000 | $582,689 | 65 | $35,542 |
| 2019 | $7,317,283 | $1,460,929 | $953,522 | $664,999 | 74 | $190,101 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is “to fund education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture.” Its filing describes funding to educate elementary school students and teachers about agriculture and providing scholarships to students pursuing agricultural fields at colleges, universities, or vocational schools.
The foundation supports agricultural literacy through Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom, including teacher and book grants, teacher training, Ag Mags, Adopt A Classroom, and County Coalition Grants. It also administers scholarships for eligible Illinois Farm Bureau members, Illinois farm families, spouses, and their children studying agriculture or related fields. Its agricultural education teacher grant program stopped accepting new teachers in 2024 but is scheduled to continue supporting previously named recipients through 2028.
Among the 2024 grantees, Edwards County Farm Bureau describes its mission as supporting and preserving agricultural communities, educating the public, and enhancing farm profitability. DeKalb County Farm Bureau says it seeks to improve agriculture’s economic well-being and enrich farm family life. Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation describes work that includes scholarships for people studying agriculture and related fields and funding educational materials and programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 69 grants totaling $635,956. Awards ranged from $5,105 to $50,628, with a median of $8,471. The largest listed grant was $50,628 to the University of Illinois in Champaign for Ag Literacy. Other listed awards included $24,621 to Agricultural Edu Partnership in Springfield for Ag Literacy and $15,754 to Saline CFB Foundation in Ridgway for Ag Literacy.
The foundation also offers a scholarship program. Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships through one application, but can receive only one per year. Selection considers activities and involvement in clubs, organizations, and the community; a financial plan for education; essay and personal statement responses; and, in some cases, academic performance. The website describes an annual application period of January 1 through February 15, with recipients announced on or around May 1. The 2026 application period has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Duncan as president, Evan Hultine as vice president, Ken Cripe as secretary, and Larry Dallas and Steve Koeller as trustees. It also lists Susan Moore as a director, Jennifer Vance and Garret Thalgott as assistant secretaries, and Alan Dodds and Geneva Aberle as assistant treasurers.
The foundation’s website identifies Susan Moore as responsible for major gifts and grants, planned gifts, farm management, and county Farm Bureau support; Jennifer Smith as development manager for scholarship, fellowship, and grant programs and new scholarship funds and donations; and Breanne Beisiegel as development specialist for fundraising events, event sponsorships, and volunteer management.
IAA Foundation is led by Brian Duncan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Duncan
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Guebert Jr.
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan Moore
Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Koeller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Dallas
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Dodds
Ass't Treasurer
CFO → Ass't Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garret Thalgott
Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geneva Aberle
Ass't Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Vance
Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Cripe
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Reichert
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Hultine
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Tammy Halterman (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Jacobs (2019–2022) — Former General Counsel
- Former: Brad Temple (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Chad Schutz (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: David Serven (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Dennis Green (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Samuel Hans (2019) — Former Ass't Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 IAA Foundation
How much does IAA Foundation give each year?
IAA Foundation gave $636K across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $632K across 70 grants.
What is IAA Foundation's typical grant size?
IAA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,471, and its average grant was $9,217, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from IAA Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does IAA Foundation give grants?
IAA Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Champaign, IL (2 grants) and Marion, IL (2 grants).
Does IAA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on IAA Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ag Literacy" (69 grants).
Who are IAA Foundation's largest grantees?
IAA Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Illinois ($50,628), Agricultural Edu Partnership ($24,621) and Saline CFB Foundation ($15,754), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is IAA Foundation?
IAA Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does IAA Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission is “to fund education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from IAA Foundation?
IAA Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check iaafoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is IAA Foundation's EIN?
IAA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1211315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). IAA Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/iaa-foundation-morg_36378b3846b1410ab0da33b87f3aa083
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