Oregon FFA Foundation Inc
The foundation is committed to supporting the educational andleadership activities of the Oregon ffa association, its members andchapters in order to support agricultural educational programs inoregon.
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Oregon FFA Foundation Inc gave $433K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $217K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $433,115
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $216,558
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $216,558
- Total assets
- $2,803,403
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Oregon FFA Foundation Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Oregon FFA Foundation Inc
Oregon FFA Senior Scholarship
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Oregon FFA Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Thornton FFA Collegiate Scholarship
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Oregon FFA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon FFA Association ($299K). Together the top 2 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Oregon FFA Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2021) to $433K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $433K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon FFA Association Corvallis, OR | To support agricultural education in Oregon primary schools and high schools. | $299,093 |
| FFA Indianapolis, IN | To Support FFA Projects and Programs. | $134,022 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,803,403 | $1,290,926 | $858,607 | $433,115 | 2 | $55,918 |
| 2023 | $2,199,805 | $965,073 | $808,406 | $356,071 | 2 | $56,465 |
| 2022 | $1,884,799 | $993,089 | $753,843 | $369,733 | 2 | $77,999 |
| 2021 | $1,930,358 | $1,149,224 | $539,716 | $189,607 | 2 | $64,877 |
| 2020 | $1,152,672 | $1,356,791 | $541,889 | $213,771 | 1 | $14,506 |
About Oregon FFA Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Corvallis, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $433K. Net investment income was $56K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc is led by Kjer Kizer, CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kjer Kizer
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$29K (2024)
Brad Gohr
Chair
Director → Chair-Elect, 2022
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Field
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Velez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Mayfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Maag
Director
President → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Rutledge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Deeds
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jensen Kemble
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Duff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Bartels
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Battilega
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayden Bush
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heath Curtiss
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Nelzen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Goschie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Itzen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Kuenzi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Ward
Former CEO
Director → CEO, 2021
CEO → Former CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$48K (2021) → $46K (2024)
Dawn Kosinski
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elin Miller
Past Chair
Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tj Colson
Chair-Elect
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chair-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Farmen
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Brent Fetsch (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Carole Kitamura (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Hoffman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Greg Thompson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Coon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ryan Kelly (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Bcarthur (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Isabelle D'acquisto (2022) — Director
- Former: Lissanne Currin (2022) — Director
- Former: Jacquelyn Deeds (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Liberty Seal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bob Barton (2020) — Director
- Former: Joe Matteo (2020) — Director
- Former: John McCulley (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Neal Lucht (2020) — Director
- Former: Shawn Dooley (2020) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Tom Spoo (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $46K, to Phil Ward (Former CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oregon FFA Foundation Inc
How much does Oregon FFA Foundation Inc give each year?
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc gave $433K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $356K across 2 grants.
How large is Oregon FFA Foundation Inc?
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Oregon FFA Foundation Inc?
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Corvallis, OR. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Oregon FFA Foundation Inc operate?
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Oregon.
What is Oregon FFA Foundation Inc's EIN?
Oregon FFA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2430301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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