Landmark Farm Foundation Inc
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elizabethtown, Indiana. It provides funds to nonprofit causes and says it aims to enrich the lives of children and families and support positive impacts on children, families, and rural youth.
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Landmark Farm Foundation Inc gave $635K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Indiana. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $635,100
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,854
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,309,609
- -14.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Landmark Farm Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit an application in letter form stating the nature of the request. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Whittington
Mailing address: 6400 S 1000 E, Elizabethtown, IN 47236-9708
Phone: (812) 579-5632
Website: https://www.landmarkfarm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Landmark Farm Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National FFA Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $626K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 47 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Indiana. The foundation’s website also identifies Columbus, Indiana, and describes local community support.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Landmark Farm Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) 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 $76K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 476% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2020) to $635K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National FFA Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $250,000 |
| Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | Charitable Contribution | $250,000 |
| United Way of Bartholomew Columbus, IN | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Columbus Regional Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence Columbus, IN | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Bartholomew Consolidated School Fdn Columbus, IN | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Youth Columbus, IN | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Reach Columbus Inc Columbus, IN | Charitable Contribution | $12,000 |
| Columbus EAA Chapter 729 Columbus, IN | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Bartholomew County Public Library Columbus, IN | Charitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| Agriinstitute Danville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,309,609 | $275,323 | $658,988 | $635,100 | 13 | $635,100 | $68,542 | $133,533 |
| 2023 | $2,693,274 | $171,013 | $520,277 | $494,150 | 11 | $494,150 | $74,676 | $147,397 |
| 2022 | $3,042,538 | $87,465 | $215,509 | $186,107 | 8 | $186,107 | $68,477 | $164,065 |
| 2021 | $3,170,582 | $283,474 | $348,329 | $316,600 | 6 | $316,600 | $71,603 | $191,402 |
| 2020 | $3,235,437 | $642,833 | $207,197 | $178,337 | 9 | — | $59,577 | $141,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Landmark Farm Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its aim as enriching the lives of children and families. Its grants have supported organizations with varied purposes. For example, the National FFA Foundation says it furthers the education and development of FFA members, with an emphasis on agriculture; REACH Columbus says it provides experiences and activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and AgriInstitute says it advances leadership capacity in Indiana’s agricultural industries and related communities. Foundation for Youth describes its purpose as receiving and distributing funds for public educational, scientific, and charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $635,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $12,000. Its largest reported grants were $250,000 each to the National FFA Foundation and Vincennes University. Other notable awards included $30,000 to United Way of Bartholomew, $25,000 to Columbus Regional Shelter for, and $20,000 to Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation. The listed grant purposes were charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ro Anne Whittington as president, Charles Whittington as vice president, John Whittington as secretary, and Kristin Whittington as CFO. It also lists Haley Glover and Justin Harvey as directors and Raymond James as trustee.
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc is led by Ro Anne Whittington, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ro Anne Whittington
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Haley Glover
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Harvey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raymond James
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Whittington
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Whittington
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin Whittington
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Landmark Farm Foundation Inc
How much does Landmark Farm Foundation Inc give each year?
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc gave $635K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $494K across 11 grants.
What is Landmark Farm Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $48,854, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Landmark Farm Foundation Inc that year got $76K on average.
Where does Landmark Farm Foundation Inc give grants?
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, IN (9 grants).
Who are Landmark Farm Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National FFA Foundation ($250,000), Vincennes University ($250,000) and United Way of Bartholomew ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Landmark Farm Foundation Inc?
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $635K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Landmark Farm Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its aim as enriching the lives of children and families. Its grants have supported organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Landmark Farm Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Landmark Farm Foundation Inc's EIN?
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1861007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Landmark Farm Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Landmark Farm Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Landmark Farm Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/landmark-farm-foundation-inc-morg_2aed2f2927e746ba80150bf666a9cd85
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