Missouri FFA Foundation
The Missouri FFA Foundation is a public charity based in Columbia, Missouri. It supports Missouri FFA and its members, and secures resources for educational and leadership opportunities for young people in agricultural education.
Missouri FFA Foundation at a glance
In short: Missouri FFA Foundation gave $815K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $815,344
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- Average grant
- $35,450
- Median grant
- $28,460
- Total assets
- $1,883,848
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Missouri FFA Foundation
- Review Cycle
- August 24, 2026, for the 2026–2027 Horizon and Rising Sun Grant program. This deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- August 24, 2026, for the 2026–2027 Horizon and Rising Sun Grant program.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3610 Buttonwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: (660) 397-2332
Website: https://missouriffa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Missouri FFA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri FFA ($186K). Together the top 10 received $570K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (94%) and Nebraska (6%). Its website describes the Horizon and Rising Sun programs as supporting Missouri high school agriculture education programs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $815K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri FFA Jefferson City, MO | Education | $186,250 |
| Jefferson C-123 School Conception Junction, MO | Education | $50,000 |
| Milan Ffamilan C-2 School District Milan FFA/Milan C-2 School District Milan, MO | Education | $50,000 |
| Vivayic Lincoln, NE | Education | $50,000 |
| Paris R-2 Paris, MO | Education | $46,459 |
| Joseph Ridingswoodland R-IV HS Joseph Ridings/Woodland R-IV HS Marble Hill, MO | Education | $42,715 |
| Mvata Jefferson City, MO | Education | $39,677 |
| Winfield FFA Winfield, MO | Education | $36,356 |
| Seneca FFA Seneca, MO | Education | $35,834 |
| East Prairie FFA East Priaire FFA East Prairie, MO | Education | $32,405 |
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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 | $1,883,848 | $1,328,406 | $978,296 | $815,344 | 23 | $83,609 |
| 2024 | $1,523,955 | $1,436,359 | $420,989 | — | — | $81,887 |
| 2023 | $508,585 | $365,519 | $259,732 | — | — | $45,156 |
| 2022 | $402,798 | $63,904 | $144 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it exists to support the Missouri FFA Association and its members. It describes its program work as securing strategic partnerships and financial resources to strengthen educational and leadership opportunities that promote leadership, personal growth, and career success for Missouri youth in agricultural education.
The foundation’s website describes Horizon Grants for improvements to existing high school agriculture education programs and Rising Sun Grants for launching new programs or adding new classes or integrated programming. Eligible project costs described include facilities, equipment, lab supplies, and curriculum. Projects are to address at least one need or strategy in the 2020 Workforce Needs Assessment of Missouri’s Food, Agriculture and Forestry Industries.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $815,344. Grant amounts ranged from $7,915 to $186,250, with a median of $28,460. The largest reported grant was $186,250 to Missouri FFA in Jefferson City for education. Other large grants included $50,000 each to Jefferson C-123 School, Milan FFamilan C-2 School District, and Vivayic; $46,459 to Paris R-2; and $42,715 to Joseph Ridingswoodland R-IV HS. The filing lists education as the purpose for these grants.
The foundation’s website describes 2026–2027 Horizon awards of $10,000–$20,000, requiring at least a 50% local match, and Rising Sun awards of $25,000–$50,000, requiring a 25% local match. The page references application materials, FAQs, and a budget template. It also says a technical assistance webinar was scheduled for July 29.
The website also describes state-level SAE grants of $500–$1,000 for Missouri FFA members, based on application quality and financial need. Students must complete the National FFA SAE Grant application to be eligible. These awards are for FFA members, rather than grants to outside applicant organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Leon Busdieker as director, Marie Davis as treasurer, and Dale Ludwig as director. The foundation’s website identifies Heather Dimitt-Fletcher as executive director and lists her among its board of directors.
Missouri FFA Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale Ludwig
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Leon Busdieker
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marie Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Missouri FFA Foundation
How much does Missouri FFA Foundation give each year?
Missouri FFA Foundation gave $815K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Missouri FFA Foundation's typical grant size?
Missouri FFA Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $28,460, and its average grant was $35,450, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Missouri FFA Foundation give grants?
Missouri FFA Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jefferson City, MO (2 grants).
Does Missouri FFA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Missouri FFA Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (23 grants).
Who are Missouri FFA Foundation's largest grantees?
Missouri FFA Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Missouri FFA ($186,250), Jefferson C-123 School ($50,000) and Milan Ffamilan C-2 School District Milan FFA/Milan C-2 School District ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Missouri FFA Foundation?
Missouri FFA Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Missouri FFA Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it exists to support the Missouri FFA Association and its members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Missouri FFA Foundation?
Missouri FFA Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check missouriffa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Missouri FFA Foundation's EIN?
Missouri FFA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1871285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
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