Swine Health Information Center Inc
Swine Health Information Center Inc. is a public charity based in Manhattan, Kansas, formed in 2015. It supports efforts to protect and enhance the health of the U.S. swine herd, including research, disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data, preparedness, and coordinated communications.
Swine Health Information Center Inc at a glance
In short: Swine Health Information Center Inc gave $4.0M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $202K), top state Iowa. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,039,233
- +107.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $201,962
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $143,784
- Total assets
- $6,838,956
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Swine Health Information Center Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
SHIC accepts unsolicited requests in the form of project ideas; an unsolicited idea must be developed into a proposal for working-group review and recommendation. The 2026 instructions direct applicants to submit the proposal and required documents as a single Word file.
- Review Cycle
- Rolling basis for the 2026 Plan of Work Research Program.
- Deadline
- Rolling basis for the 2026 Plan of Work Research Program.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1310 Westloop Place A 270, Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 452-8270
Website: https://swinehealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Swine Health Information Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iowa State University ($762K). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 66 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SHIC’s stated mission is focused on the health of the U.S. swine herd. Its 2024 grant dollars were reported as going primarily to recipients in Iowa (19%), Minnesota (18%), Colorado (12%), and Illinois (10%). The listed 2024 awards also include recipients in Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, Missouri, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Swine Health Information Center Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $174K; repeat grants $241K. How we count
Medians: $129K first-time, $172K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $4.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Research | $762,330 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Research | $474,891 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Research | $467,002 |
| University of Illinois Champaign, IL | Research | $353,317 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Research | $249,800 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Research | $242,244 |
| Ausvet PTY Ltd | Research | $215,422 |
| Pipestone Applied Research Pipestone, MN | Research | $171,985 |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | Research | $150,000 |
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Research | $149,871 |
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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 | $6,838,956 | $3,435,828 | $3,254,742 | $4,039,233 | 20 | $323,690 |
| 2023 | $6,557,768 | $3,159,430 | $2,899,887 | $1,946,090 | 11 | $272,400 |
| 2022 | $6,710,364 | $4,434,819 | $2,216,683 | $1,274,135 | 10 | $-26,943 |
| 2021 | $4,515,453 | $11,816 | $1,703,961 | $1,244,105 | 12 | $11,616 |
| 2020 | $6,352,860 | $721,612 | $2,434,881 | $1,979,457 | 13 | $92,000 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SHIC’s stated mission is to protect and enhance the health of the U.S. swine herd by minimizing the impact of emerging disease threats through preparedness, coordinated communications, global disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data, and targeted research investments.
Its stated activities include monitoring global and domestic swine diseases; identifying risks and research needs; supporting outbreak investigations and early disease detection; improving biosecurity and diagnostic approaches; and funding research relevant to preventing, preparing for, and responding to emerging diseases. Its website describes five strategic priorities: improving swine health information; monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health; responding to emerging disease; surveillance and discovery of emerging disease; and swine disease matrices.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, SHIC reported 20 grants totaling $4,039,233. Grant amounts ranged from $7,082 to $762,330, with a median of $143,784. The largest listed awards were for research: Iowa State University received $762,330; Colorado State University, $474,891; the University of Minnesota, $467,002; the University of Illinois, $353,317; the University of Georgia, $249,800; and Kansas State University, $242,244. Other listed awards included $215,422 to Ausvet Pty Ltd, $171,985 to Pipestone Applied Research, $150,000 to North Carolina State University, and $149,871 to the University of Missouri. North Carolina State University also received a separately listed $125,000 in 2024.
SHIC’s website says proposals may be submitted in response to a call, through targeted solicitations, or as unsolicited project ideas. Proposals should address the annual Plan of Work, or explain why an idea is urgent and should be considered for addition. Proposals are reviewed through the relevant working group; requests for further diagnostics from diagnosticians or veterinarians are reviewed by a panel of diagnosticians. The 2026 proposal instructions call for a single Word file in the required format, with a cover page, budget page, and proposal body limited to three pages. The website states that proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daryl Olsen, Mark Schwartz, Gene Noem, Jeremy Pittman, Russ Nugent, Kent Bang, Paul Ruen, Joe Dykhuis, Pete Thomas, and Seth Krantz as directors. Mark Schwartz and Russ Nugent are listed as president; Paul Ruen as vice president; and Kent Bang as secretary.
Swine Health Information Center Inc is led by Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Niederwerder
Executive Director
Associate Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$162K (2022) → $270K (2024)
Mark Schwartz
Director & President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Nugent
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Olsen
Director
Director & President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Noem
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Pittman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Bang
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ruen
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dykhuis
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Thomas
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Krantz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Becton
Associate Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$176K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Howard Hill (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Matthew Turner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Sundberg (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Mark Greenwood (2020–2021) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Matt Anderson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Terrill (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 $270K, to Dr Megan Niederwerder (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Swine Health Information Center Inc
How much does Swine Health Information Center Inc give each year?
Swine Health Information Center Inc gave $4.0M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 11 grants.
What is Swine Health Information Center Inc's typical grant size?
Swine Health Information Center Inc's median grant in 2024 was $143,784, and its average grant was $201,962, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Swine Health Information Center Inc that year got $174K on average.
Where does Swine Health Information Center Inc give grants?
Swine Health Information Center Inc's top state is Iowa, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (18%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Swine Health Information Center Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Swine Health Information Center Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (20 grants).
Who are Swine Health Information Center Inc's largest grantees?
Swine Health Information Center Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Iowa State University ($762,330), Colorado State University ($474,891) and University of Minnesota ($467,002), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Swine Health Information Center Inc?
Swine Health Information Center Inc reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Swine Health Information Center Inc fund?
SHIC’s stated mission is to protect and enhance the health of the U.S. swine herd by minimizing the impact of emerging disease threats through preparedness, coordinated communications, global disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data, and targeted research investments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Swine Health Information Center Inc?
SHIC accepts unsolicited requests in the form of project ideas; an unsolicited idea must be developed into a proposal for working-group review and recommendation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Swine Health Information Center Inc's EIN?
Swine Health Information Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3408746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Swine Health Information Center Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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