Maryland Grain Producers
The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB) is a public charity established in 1991, based in Chester, Maryland. The organization manages a voluntary checkoff program funded by grain producers to support initiatives that enhance the profitability and public understanding of grain production in Maryland. MGPUB operates alongside the Maryland Grain Producers Association, a membership organization that serves as the voice for grain farmers across the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+4.9% YoY
Grant Count
21
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
-0.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To increase the profitability of Maryland grain production and to improve public understanding of agriculture using checkoff investments to support promotion, education, and research resulting in greater utilization of grain.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Research and market development
- Promotion of grain utilization
- Support for corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, and rapeseed/canola production
- Expansion of ethanol use
- Agricultural leadership development
Grantmaking
MGPUB operates two primary grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MGPUB primarily funds initiatives in Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, with a primary emphasis on Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB):
- Total assets: $2,060,517
- Total annual giving: $1,146,855
Maryland Grain Producers Association (related organization):
- Total revenues: $195,053 (2023)
- Total expenses: $191,371 (2023)
- Total assets: $145,445 (2023)
- Received $151,500 in grants from MGPUB for education and market development (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,060,517 | $1,981,831 | $1,541,632 |
| Revenue | $1,442,550 | $1,749,094 | $1,596,282 |
| Expenses | $1,363,864 | $1,308,895 | $1,160,183 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,988 | $6,498 | $13,110 |
| 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
85 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Maryland Grain Producers
Maryland Grain Production Scholarship Grant
MARYLAND GRAIN PRODUCERS
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
MGPUB: Check-off Grant
MARYLAND GRAIN PRODUCERS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
MGPUB: Checkoff Grant
MARYLAND GRAIN PRODUCERS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John Bruning - Principal Officer, MGPUB
- Donnie Tennyson - Principal Officer, Maryland Grain Producers Association
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 15 | $94,825 |
| STEVE ERNST | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW MORRIS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| ALLEN DAVIS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE COX | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN BRUNING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELVIN BAILE JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHIP BOWLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| APRIL CHEESMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROB DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE HARRISON JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS HUTCHISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVAN MILES JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK POWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DALE ROE JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIE SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC SPATES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK BONIFACE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE FIORELINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MGPUB has opened applications for 2026 scholarships and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) grants, indicating ongoing commitment to agricultural education and workforce development in grain production.
Maryland Grain Producers Open 2026 Scholarships And CDL Grant ...Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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