Nuffield International Farming
Nuffield International Farming is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Fitchburg, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $188K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $93K.
Nuffield International Farming at a glance
In short: Nuffield International Farming gave $93K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,905
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,484
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $188,420
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (10% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nuffield International Farming funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nuffield International Farming Scho ($62K).
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($31,117), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nuffield International Farming gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $101K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield International Farming Scho | Educational | $61,788 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $31,117 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188,420 | $147,250 | $93,390 | $92,905 | 6 | $93,390 | $7,042 |
| 2023 | $134,560 | $90,500 | $79,851 | $71,661 | 5 | $79,851 | $5,830 |
| 2022 | $123,911 | $72,990 | $25,094 | $8,800 | 1 | $25,094 | $4,754 |
| 2021 | $76,015 | $133,500 | $107,475 | $101,000 | 1 | $107,475 | $4,690 |
| 2020 | $49,990 | $60,825 | $12,073 | — | — | — | $938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nuffield International Farming reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nuffield International Farming is led by Bart Ruth, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bart Ruth
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Archie Griffin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brock Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Amos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Dudley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Fuchs
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Chandler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Coelho
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Dougherty
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Kee
Past President
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan T. Garey
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jean Lonie (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Geltch (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Andre Chaves (2020) — Director
- Former: Kelvin Meadows (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nuffield International Farming
How much does Nuffield International Farming give each year?
Nuffield International Farming gave $93K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 5 grants.
What is Nuffield International Farming's typical grant size?
Nuffield International Farming's median grant in 2024 was $7,200, and its average grant was $15,484, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nuffield International Farming give grants?
Nuffield International Farming's top state is Iowa, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (9%) and California (7%).
Does Nuffield International Farming give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Nuffield International Farming's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (6 grants).
How large is Nuffield International Farming?
Nuffield International Farming reported $188K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nuffield International Farming?
Nuffield International Farming is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Fitchburg, WI. It holds $188K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Nuffield International Farming's EIN?
Nuffield International Farming's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4933506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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