Nevada Agricultural Foundation
The Nevada Agricultural Foundation is a private foundation based in Sparks, Nevada. Organized in 1976 by alumni of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, it supports agricultural education and research through awards and grants.
Nevada Agricultural Foundation at a glance
In short: Nevada Agricultural Foundation gave $69K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,500
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,114
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,001,869
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nevada Agricultural Foundation
- How to Apply
For educational assistance awards, the 2024 filing lists an application requiring contact and education details, planned major and its relation to future agricultural goals, GPA and high school transcripts, school…
For educational assistance awards, the 2024 filing lists an application requiring contact and education details, planned major and its relation to future agricultural goals, GPA and high school transcripts, school activities and leadership, community service, honors, agriculture-related activities and experience, and financial situation or need. The filing says applicants must pursue higher education in agriculture. The foundation’s website also provides research and development proposal materials and says grant and research-and-development forms are due March 1. The listed deadlines—March 15 for educational assistance awards and March 1 for grant and research-and-development forms—are past cycles as of September 28, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Educational Assistance Awards
Mailing address: 2165 Green Vista Drive Suite 205, Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 673-2468
Email: info@nevadaagriculturalfoundation.org
Website: https://www.nevadaagriculturalfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nevada Agricultural Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Nevada Reno ($14K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes itself as statewide and says its work supports Nevada agriculture. In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 18% to Utah, 7% to Idaho, 5% to Washington, and 4% to Texas. Listed 2024 scholarship recipients also included institutions in New York, California, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nevada Agricultural Foundation gives
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $80K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno Reno, NV | Scholarship | $14,250 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Univ of NV Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources Reno, NV | Grant - Work Experience for Undergrads | $4,500 |
| Univ of NV Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources Reno, NV | Grant - Management Intensive Grazing of Cattle | $3,500 |
| Univ of NV Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources Reno, NV | Grant - Desert Farming Initiative | $3,000 |
| West Texas A&M Canyon, TX | Scholarship | $2,750 |
| BYU - Idaho Provo, UT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Feather River College Quincy, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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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 | $3,001,869 | $41,274 | $127,002 | $68,500 | 22 | $89,589 | $139,991 | $143,196 |
| 2023 | $2,780,247 | $143,311 | $138,110 | $80,206 | 26 | $104,309 | $116,112 | $131,429 |
| 2022 | $2,722,566 | $296,625 | $130,974 | — | — | — | $186,965 | — |
| 2021 | $3,372,365 | $262,058 | $126,964 | — | — | — | $205,282 | — |
| 2020 | $3,085,259 | $120,932 | $146,448 | — | — | — | $28,673 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nevada Agricultural Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 stated mission is “To Promote and Strengthen Agriculture in Nevada by providing Financial Assistance to Deserving Groups or Individuals Involved in Research or Education.”
Its website describes education assistance awards for students pursuing agricultural or related degrees, support for FFA and 4-H activities, and research and development addressing issues in rural communities and for farmers and ranchers. It also describes support for agricultural books and writings, seminars, and other educational activities.
In 2024, the foundation awarded $1,000 to Trevecca Nazarene University. The university describes itself as a Christian liberal arts university whose educational mission includes scholarship, critical reflection, worship, and preparing students for service in various careers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $68,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $14,250, with a median of $2,500. Many listed awards were scholarships; other purposes included undergraduate work experience, management-intensive cattle grazing, and the Desert Farming Initiative.
Among the largest awards were $14,250 to the University of Nevada, Reno, for a scholarship; $8,000 to Utah State University, for a scholarship; and $5,000 to the University of Idaho, for a scholarship. The foundation also awarded $4,500 for undergraduate work experience, $3,500 for management-intensive cattle grazing, and $3,000 for the Desert Farming Initiative through the University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Bishop as president; Sue Hoffman as vice president; Catherine Guild as executive director/secretary; Leah Taboada as treasurer; and Erica Freese as immediate past president. It also lists Diego Lozada, Ray Callahan, Louis Test, Tom Cates, and John O’Brien as directors.
Nevada Agricultural Foundation is led by Catherine Guild, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2023; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Guild
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Frank Bishop
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Vittori
Director
Director → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Test
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Callahan
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Cates
Director
Immediate Past President → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diego Lozada
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Hoffman
Vice President
Executive Director & Secretary → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Erica Freese
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Taboada
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Alan List (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Anthony Lesperance (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Anthony Moura (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: C. Richard Capurro (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Carla Pomeroy (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Darrin Damonte (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dave Armstrong (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: David Thawley (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gail Munk (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Guild (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Irvin (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Laurel Wachtel (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Minor (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Maxine Shane (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Fischer (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Michelle Burrows (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Pointer (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Henker (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Olsen (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard McDougal (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rita Stitzel Miller (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Barnes (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan Moser (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Gail Kosach (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Phillips (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jeremy Drew (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jean Carbon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Kirk (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Conrad (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Compston (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Morgan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Katie Stanley Frey (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Catherine Guild (Executive Director/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Nevada Agricultural Foundation
How much does Nevada Agricultural Foundation give each year?
Nevada Agricultural Foundation gave $69K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 26 grants.
What is Nevada Agricultural Foundation's typical grant size?
Nevada Agricultural Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,114, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nevada Agricultural Foundation give grants?
Nevada Agricultural Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (18%) and Idaho (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (6 grants).
Does Nevada Agricultural Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Nevada Agricultural Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (16 grants).
Who are Nevada Agricultural Foundation's largest grantees?
Nevada Agricultural Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Nevada Reno ($14,250), Univ of NV Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources ($13,500 across 4 grants) and Utah State University ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nevada Agricultural Foundation?
Nevada Agricultural Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Nevada Agricultural Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “To Promote and Strengthen Agriculture in Nevada by providing Financial Assistance to Deserving Groups or Individuals Involved in Research or Education.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nevada Agricultural Foundation?
For educational assistance awards, the 2024 filing lists an application requiring contact and education details, planned major and its relation to future agricultural goals, GPA and high school transcripts, school… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nevada Agricultural Foundation's EIN?
Nevada Agricultural Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0136168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Nevada Agricultural Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nevada-agricultural-foundation-morg_33df67c03291479dabad4504400208ae
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