THE TRUST WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE FUNDS FROM INVESTMENT OF TRUST ASSETS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES FOR AGRICULTURE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.7M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$583K
+119.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$583K
+119.9% YoY
About Rice Research Trust
Based on IRS filings
Rice Research Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BIGGS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $583K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,711,882 | $17,398,469 | $12,523,150 |
| Revenue | $1,143,295 | $2,325,942 | $667,185 |
| Expenses | $680,896 | $334,704 | $331,147 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,105,027 | $1,792,992 | $123,640 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Ca Coop Rice Research Fndn ($583,442).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA COOP RICE RESEARCH FNDN BIGGS, CA | SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH | $583,442 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE WILLEY | CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| AARON SCHEIDEL | VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| LANE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KURT MEYER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ROB DOORNBOS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DENNIS SPOONER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BERT MANUEL | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| GARY ENOS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KYLE NIEHUES | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SEAN DOHERTY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KIM GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DUSTIN HARRELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Research Trust?
Rice Research Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BIGGS, CA. It holds $17.7M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Rice Research Trust?
As of 2025, Rice Research Trust holds $17.7M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $583K in 2025.
Where does Rice Research Trust operate?
Rice Research Trust has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Rice Research Trust award?
In 2025, Rice Research Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $583K — an average of about $583K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rice Research Trust's EIN?
Rice Research Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6109102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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