National Sorghum Producers Association

Public charity · Grantmaker Lubbock, TX EIN: 75-0972863

The purposes of the association are to represent the grain sorghum producer and to develop programs and activities in its interest in the following fields:1) research and education: promulgate both public and private research in grain sorghum production, marketing, and utilization.2) market development: seek to develop and maintain domestic and foreign markets for grain sorghum, provided, however, that this association will not engage in the business of buying or selling grain sorghum or its products.3) service: do all other things that may seem reasonable and appropriate for improving the conditions under which grain sorghum is produced and marketed, including cooperation with departments and agencies of local, state, national, and international governments charged with any responsibilities relating to sorghum grain.

Key facts about National Sorghum Producers Association

In short: National Sorghum Producers Association gave $13.5M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $13.5M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
75-0972863
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$13,477,721
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$13,477,721
Median grant
$13,477,721
Total assets
$3,125,010
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

+72.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$13.5M

+438.5% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13.5M

+438.5% YoY

How National Sorghum Producers Association gives

  • Giving grew 134677% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About National Sorghum Producers Association

Based on IRS filings

National Sorghum Producers Association is a public charity, based in Lubbock, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13.5M. Net investment income was $7.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Washington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M0 grants2019 0 grants2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $13.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $13.5M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

US Department of Agriculture - NRCS: $13.5MUS Department of Agriculture -NRCS$13.5M

The largest 2025 recipient was US Department of Agriculture - NRCS ($13.5M).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
US Department of Agriculture - NRCS Washington, DCTo Benefit the Agriculture Community$13,477,721

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M$20M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$3,125,010$1,810,636$2,194,364
Revenue$15,304,080$3,964,230$2,070,417
Expenses$15,378,238$4,082,259$1,816,238
Net Investment Income$7$8,860$475

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 24, 2020)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

National Sorghum Producers Association is led by Timothy Lust, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Timothy Lust

    CEO

    Executive Director → CEO, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    50 hrs/week

    $239K (2019) → $300K (2025)

  • Amy France

    Chairman

    Director → Vice Chairman, 2022

    Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    10 hrs/week

    $9K (2025)

  • Craig Meeker

    Director

    Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022

    Chairman → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    20 hrs/week

    $6K (2025)

  • Larry Richardson

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Willis

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Doug Keesling

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc Adams

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kent Martin

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Frazier

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barry Evans

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dustin Borden

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    3.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Garrett Love

    Vice Chairman

    Director → Vice Chairman, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    $3K (2025)

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Danny Beyer (2019–2024) — Director
  • Former: Kody Carson (2019–2024) — Director
  • Former: Jay Wilder (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Bobby Nedbalek (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Dan Atkisson (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Don Bloss (2019–2020) — Past Chairman
  • Former: Larry Dahlsten (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Larry Earnest (2019) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Timothy Lust — CEO: $300KTimothy LustCEO$300KAmy France — Chairman: $9KAmy FranceChairman$9KCraig Meeker — Director: $6KCraig MeekerDirector$6KGarrett Love — Vice Chairman: $3KGarrett LoveVice Chairman$3K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $300K, to Timothy Lust (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about National Sorghum Producers Association

How much does National Sorghum Producers Association give each year?

National Sorghum Producers Association gave $13.5M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 1 grant.

How large is National Sorghum Producers Association?

National Sorghum Producers Association reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.3M.

Where does National Sorghum Producers Association operate?

National Sorghum Producers Association has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What is National Sorghum Producers Association's EIN?

National Sorghum Producers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0972863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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