Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc
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Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc at a glance
In short: Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc gave $528K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $527,845
- +128.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,974
- +90.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,750
- Total assets
- $3,064,929
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Decision Innovation Solutions ($320K). Together the top 6 received $528K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 26 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc gives
- Giving grew 173% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2022) to $528K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $528K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Innovation Solutions Urbandale, IA | Research in Accordance with the Institute's Mission. | $319,895 |
| Context Network Minneapolis, MN | Research in Accordance with the Institute's Mission. | $105,712 |
| National Academy of Sciences Washington, DC | Research in Accordance with the Institute's Mission. | $54,500 |
| North American Meat Institute Washington, DC | Research in Accordance with the Institute's Mission. | $25,000 |
| South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | Research in Accordance with the Institute's Mission. | $16,667 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Tech Ames, IA | Research in Accordance with the Institute's Mission. | $6,071 |
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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 | $3,064,929 | $545,243 | $621,831 | $527,845 | 6 | $93,098 |
| 2024 | $3,144,812 | $536,605 | $239,408 | $230,917 | 5 | $97,895 |
| 2023 | $3,275,147 | $664,534 | $297,309 | $286,195 | 5 | $53,105 |
| 2022 | $3,451,647 | $891,896 | $263,042 | $193,655 | 4 | $42,742 |
| 2021 | $3,467,409 | $235,965 | $220,284 | $194,727 | 6 | $45,335 |
About Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $528K. Net investment income was $93K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc is led by Constance Cullman, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Constance Cullman
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lara Moody
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Ann Sayen
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Risley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Akridge
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Tricarico
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Rice
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Thoene
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Bingaman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Rozzi
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Mowen
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanna Elliot
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lerner PhD
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Timmins
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Novak
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Partha Bora (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Phillips (2023–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Scott Lovin (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Hostetler Phd Pas (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Courtney Hall (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jamee Krug (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Leah Dorman Dvm (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Gauss (2024) — Chairman
- Former: Joe Lucas (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John Metzger (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Kevin Halpin (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ashley McDonald (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Leah C. Dorman (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gisele Santos-Bin (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Schuster (2023) — Chairman
- Former: A. Wayne Rod (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Lueking (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Druker (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Tim Belstra (2021–2022) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Joseph Lucas (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eduardo Galo (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Ray Goble (2021) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc
How much does Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc give each year?
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc gave $528K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $231K across 5 grants.
What is Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc's typical grant size?
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc's median grant in 2025 was $39,750, and its average grant was $87,974, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc give grants?
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (20%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research in Accordance with the Institute's Mission." (6 grants).
Who are Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc's largest grantees?
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Decision Innovation Solutions ($319,895), Context Network ($105,712) and National Academy of Sciences ($54,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc?
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $545K.
What is Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc?
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc's EIN?
Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4719856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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