Purdue Farmhouse Foundation
Purdue Farmhouse Foundation is a public charity based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Formed in 1977, it provides scholarships twice a year; the organization reports giving 50–55 scholarship awards annually, with about 35 people benefiting from scholarships and other activities.
Purdue Farmhouse Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $778,804
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $176,221
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $14,131
- +439.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $118,096
- -56.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Purdue Farmhouse Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2644, West Lafayette, IN 47996
Phone: (765) 479-0807
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Purdue Farmhouse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Geidd West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Tyler Kilmer West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Grant Allyn West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Abraham Pugh West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Noah Berning West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Luke Pfanstiel West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Payton Love West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Alex Hokey West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Nick Roberts West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
| Noah Berning West Lafayette, IN | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $778,804 | $176,221 | $118,096 | — | — | $14,131 |
| 2024 | $673,842 | $203,666 | $270,235 | — | — | $2,620 |
| 2023 | $561,387 | $480,854 | $541,638 | $50,000 | 10 | $3,630 |
| 2022 | — | $129,383 | $116,177 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its objects are to receive gifts and grants of money and property and administer them for charitable, educational, scientific, and philanthropic uses, and to do what is necessary or proper to accomplish those purposes. Its program description identifies scholarships as an activity.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 10 grants totaling $50,000 in 2023, an average of $5,000 per grant. It reported no grants in 2024 or 2025. No grantee names or grant amounts are provided for the 2023 grants.
The scholarships described by the foundation are awarded to its own participants and are not identified as grants to outside applicants. No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roy Wilson as president, Jeff Rayner as vice president, Greg Deason as treasurer, and Sam Moffitt as secretary. Directors listed are Sonny Beck, Brent Bible, Wayne Buck, Bruce Lamb, and Tom Blackwell. Bill McVay is listed as ex-officio.
Purdue Farmhouse Foundation is led by Roy Wilson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roy Wilson
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brent Bible
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Bruce Lamb
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sonny Beck
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Wayne Buck
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Tom Blackwell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bill McVay
Ex-Officio
Director → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Hefty
Financial Consultant
Director → Financial Consultant, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Greg Deason
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeff Rayner
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sam Moffitt
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nels Ackerson (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Purdue Farmhouse Foundation
How large is Purdue Farmhouse Foundation?
Purdue Farmhouse Foundation reported $779K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $176K.
What does Purdue Farmhouse Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its objects are to receive gifts and grants of money and property and administer them for charitable, educational, scientific, and philanthropic uses, and to do what is necessary or proper to accomplish those purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Purdue Farmhouse Foundation?
Purdue Farmhouse Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Purdue Farmhouse Foundation's EIN?
Purdue Farmhouse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0902351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
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