IAA Foundation
The IAA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Bloomington, Illinois, dedicated to supporting Illinois farm families and advancing agricultural education. The organization operates as a subordinate entity under the Illinois Agricultural Association and has maintained tax-exempt status since October 1987.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$636K
+0.6% YoY
Grant Count
69
-1.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The IAA Foundation funds education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and the future of agriculture.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Agricultural education and literacy programs
- Scholarships for students pursuing agricultural education at colleges, universities, and vocational schools
- Educational resources for elementary school students and teachers on the importance of agriculture
- Support for farm families in Illinois
Grantmaking
The IAA Foundation actively awards grants and scholarships to advance agricultural education across Illinois.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The IAA Foundation focuses exclusively on Illinois. Recent grant distributions reached 89 Illinois counties, with specific mentions of funding to central Illinois counties including Christian, Cumberland, Douglas, Effingham, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Logan, Macon, McLean, Moultrie, Piatt, DeWitt, Shelby, and Woodford counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,912,741
- Total Revenue: $1,301,643
- Total Expenses: $980,510
- Total Liabilities: $12,300 (as of 2023)
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $9.18M
- Revenue: $1.24M
- Expenses: $1.05M
The organization maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,912,741 | $9,180,610 | $8,513,976 |
| Revenue | $1,301,643 | $1,236,892 | $1,332,092 |
| Expenses | $980,510 | $1,045,595 | $986,836 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $270,560 | $177,146 | $159,135 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from IAA Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan Moore – Director, Major Gifts & Grants, Planned Gifts, Farm Management, County Farm Bureau Support
- Jennifer Smith – Development Manager, Scholarship, Fellowship & Grant Programs, New Scholarship Funds & Donations
- Breanne Beisiegel – Development Specialist, Fundraising Events, Event Sponsorships, Volunteer Management
- Kevin Daugherty – IAITC Education Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Vance | Ass't Secretary | 2 | — |
| Alan Dodds | Ass't Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Brian Duncan | President | 0.25 | — |
| Geneva Aberle | Ass't Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Garret Thalgott | Ass't Secretary | 2 | — |
| Susan Moore | Director | 40 | — |
| Evan Hultine | Vice President | 0.25 | — |
| Steve Koeller | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Ken Cripe | Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Larry Dallas | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Richard Guebert Jr | Trustee | — | — |
| Mark Reichert | Treasurer | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The IAA Foundation has significantly expanded its agricultural education initiatives in recent years. The foundation announced substantial funding to expand student opportunities through the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program, with grants distributed to multiple counties to ensure teachers have local connections and access to engaging resources for integrating accurate agricultural content into their classrooms.
IAA Foundation distributes over $660,000 to Ag in the ClassroomThe foundation also operates a Legacy Farms program, honoring donors who choose to leave charitable legacies through farmland gifts. In Summer 2021, the IAA Foundation unveiled an exhibit as part of the Illinois Farm Bureau permanent archives to honor legacy donors and preserve their family stories.
IAA Foundation distributes over $660,000 to Ag in the ClassroomContact Information
Mailing Address: 1701 Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701
General Inquiries: iaafoundation@ilfb.org
Phone: 309-557-2230
Website: iaafoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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