National 4-H Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. (655 15th St. NW Suite 220). Founded in 1976, the organization serves as the private sector, non-profit partner of the Cooperative Extension System and 4-H National Headquarters, which is located at the National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$140.1M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.7M
-12.3% YoY
Grant Count
107
+10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$91K
-20.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To expand opportunities for all of America's youth through increased investment and participation in 4-H positive youth development.
National 4-H Council's core belief centers on the power of young people and their capacity to improve the world around them. The organization delivers its programs through Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation—where young people learn by doing through hands-on projects.
Primary Focus Areas:
- STEM & Agriscience: Hands-on projects in science, agriculture, and technology
- Health & Healthy Living: Programs promoting nutrition education, food access, health equity, and emotional health for underserved youth and families
- Citizenship & Civic Engagement: Educational workshops and civic learning opportunities
- Career Readiness: Programs preparing youth for future employment and professional development
- Leadership Development: Experiences that encourage proactive leadership roles among young people
Program Outcomes: 4-H participants demonstrate measurable positive outcomes:
- Two times more likely to make healthy decisions
- Two times more likely to pursue STEM opportunities outside of school
- Four times more likely to contribute to their communities
Key Programs:
- Clover by 4-H: An online platform offering over 200 hands-on activities for pre-K to 12th grade students, including video content, quizzes, self-reflection, learning journeys, credentialing, and badging
- Ignite by 4-H: Annual national youth event where high school students engage in career panels, career preparation, and educational workshops
- Citizenship Washington Focus: Immersive experience for high school students and Extension professionals in Washington, D.C.
- PYD Academies: Training programs equipping 4-H professionals and volunteers with research-based strategies for high-quality program delivery
- Healthy Habits Program: Supports communities through health equity initiatives and nutrition education
- Tech Changemakers: Program empowering young people in technology
- Beyond Ready Initiative: Jill Bramble's leadership initiative working to ensure 10 million young people develop essential skills for the future
Grantmaking
National 4-H Council makes grants to support 4-H programs and youth development initiatives. The organization has awarded grants to state and local 4-H foundations and organizations. For example, National 4-H Council awarded $206,261 in educational grants to the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
National 4-H Council's reach extends to every county and parish across the United States. Programs are delivered through in-school and afterschool programs, school and community clubs, and 4-H camps. The organization also operates internationally in seven countries.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Financial Overview (2024):
- Total Revenues: $38,438,237
- Total Expenses: $44,241,203
- Total Assets: $140,105,512
- Number of Employees: 129–192 (sources vary; one source indicates 192 employees with 13.4% year-over-year growth of 45 people)
Funding History:
- Total funding: $6.0 million
- Most recent funding round: Grant - 4-H in March 2022
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $140,105,512 | $134,786,716 | $137,934,120 |
| Revenue | $38,438,237 | $31,598,396 | $128,261,225 |
| Expenses | $44,241,203 | $40,206,051 | $35,053,679 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,781,390 | $2,048,238 | $34,712,495 |
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jill Bramble serves as President and CEO of National 4-H Council. Her background includes growing up as a 4-H club member in rural Maryland and witnessing the program's transformative impact on her own children. Under her leadership, the Council is expanding career readiness initiatives and mobilizing a 35-million-strong alumni network.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER SIRANGELO | PRESIDENT&CEO (THRU 9/1/23) | 40 | $464,875 |
| JILL BRAMBLE | PRESIDENT&CEO (AS OF 08/20/23) | 40 | $423,829 |
| IVAN HEREDIA | SVP, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 40 | $357,314 |
| ANDREW FERRIN | SVP, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $305,283 |
| HEATHER ELLIOTT | SVP, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $294,883 |
| STAN HARRELL | SVP, CFO (AS OF 3/6/23) | 40 | $290,646 |
| SHAWNDA HOWARD | VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE | 40 | $216,249 |
| JESSICA MURRAY | VP, CONTROLLER | 40 | $190,752 |
| YI TANG | Sp. Asst to CEO(THRU 03/31/23) | 40 | $210,832 |
| KRISHNA YENDLURI | VP, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $201,242 |
| DANELLE SABATHIER | VP, DIGITAL STRATEGY | 40 | $194,914 |
| ESTELLA MCCOLLUM | VP, ECOMMERCE & Bus Devel | 40 | $187,555 |
| KRYSTA HARDEN | CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 4 | — |
| JULIETTE B BELL PHD | VICE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2 | — |
| WADE MIQUELON | TREASURER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2 | — |
| JACKIE APPLEGATE PhD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TIFFANY ATWELL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARTHA BERNADETT MD MBA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARK BERVEN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALYSIA BORSA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LESLIE COLEMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| E GORDON GEE PHD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROBERT J JONES PHD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RICHARD MALTSBARGER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TRENT MCKNIGHT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANA MCNABB | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN ORDUS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MAGGIE SANS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARY SNAPP | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AIDAN SPENCER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LAURA STEPHENSON PHD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANIELLE TIEDT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| Jon Boren Ph D | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID L EPSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CARLA HALL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PRIYA KUMAR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JANIS PENMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Microsoft Partnership Extension:** National 4-H Council and Microsoft extended a $10 million partnership to expand AI education for rural youth and educators.
National 4-H Council and Microsoft Extend $10M Partnership**Carnegie Corporation Grant:** Carnegie Corporation of New York awarded a $750,000 grant to 4-H to expand civic learning and engagement for America's youth.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards $750,000 Grant to 4-H to Expand\**USDA NIFA Funding:** National 4-H Council received $9.4 million from USDA NIFA to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
National 4-H Council and Microsoft Extend $10M PartnershipSubject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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