U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc
U S POULTRY & EGG HAROLD E FORD is a public charity based in Tucker, Georgia. Its support includes scientific research and programs that recruit and train students for careers in the poultry and egg industry.
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc gave $870K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $869,746
- +48.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +383.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,991
- -69.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $23,074,520
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- The Industry Education Recruitment application form specifies August 15, close of business.
- Deadline
- The Industry Education Recruitment application form specifies August 15, close of business.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, GA 30084
Phone: (770) 493-9401
Website: https://poultryfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Purdue University ($155K). Together the top 10 received $743K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 52 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Georgia (28%), Illinois (18%), Kansas (11%), Michigan (9%), and North Carolina (6%). The application materials for Industry Education Recruitment Funding describe eligibility for institutions of higher education in the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $522K (2023) to $870K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Chicago, IL | Research | $155,222 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Research | $105,813 |
| UGA Research Foundation Athens, GA | Research | $100,140 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Research | $96,360 |
| Ohio State University Detroit, MI | Research | $79,293 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Poultry Science Dept Recruitment | $47,351 |
| North Carolina Agricultural Raleigh, NC | Poultry Science Dept Recruitment | $34,372 |
| University Of Georgia Athens, GA | Poultry Science Dept Recruitment | $31,219 |
| University Of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Poultry Science Dept Recruitment | $29,753 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Poultry Science Dept Recruitment | $29,019 |
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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 | $23,074,520 | $1,987,729 | $1,500,203 | $869,746 | 29 | $789,055 |
| 2024 | $21,879,698 | $2,438,766 | $1,614,139 | $586,758 | 6 | $675,569 |
| 2023 | $17,934,063 | $1,447,117 | $1,412,307 | $521,647 | 5 | $990,198 |
| 2022 | $16,539,198 | $1,047,371 | $1,369,127 | $527,455 | 6 | $624,250 |
| 2021 | $19,098,856 | $279,782 | $1,160,612 | $579,850 | 6 | $53,524 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization describes its work in research, poultry science department funding, industry education and recruitment, and recognition of completed research through the Charles Beard Research Excellence Award. Its research program aims to provide information useful to industry members and to support future research. Poultry science department funding supports recruitment and retention efforts at colleges and universities with poultry science departments.
Industry Education Recruitment Funding supports student recruitment at U.S. higher-education institutions with an identifiable poultry program or a plausible connection between students and the poultry industry. The program’s application materials say grants may not be used for scholarships or direct student stipends. The funder’s 2025 grants also show support for universities and colleges, as well as an industry federation. The Iowa Turkey Federation describes its own work as representing, supporting, and promoting the turkey industry and organizing educational and promotional activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the funder reported 29 grants totaling $869,746. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $155,222, with a median of $7,000. The largest grants included Purdue University ($155,222), the University of Georgia ($105,813), UGA Research Foundation ($100,140), Kansas State University ($96,360), and Ohio State University ($79,293); each was identified as research support.
Other listed grants included Texas A&M University ($47,351) and North Carolina Agricultural ($34,372) for poultry science department recruitment, and Iowa Turkey Federation Inc. ($13,334) for state education and recruitment outreach. The funder’s website describes Industry Education Recruitment grants of up to $7,000 for eligible institutions. Its application materials call for a completed form describing the program, need and purpose, anticipated use with a detailed budget, enrollment, faculty, and poultry courses. A committee of university professionals reviews requests and recommends awards to the Foundation Board; the number accepted varies by year.
The research competition materials describe a pre-proposal process beginning with a one-page synopsis, reviewed by the Foundation Research Advisory Committee, with selected applicants invited to submit full proposals. The published May 1, 2026 research pre-proposal deadline was for a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Jenkins as Executive Director; Nath Morris as President; Mikell Fries as Vice Chair/Chair; and Jonathan Cade as Treasurer/Vice Chair. It also lists Tommy Bagwell, Phillip Clauer, Kevin McDaniel, Dr. John Glisson, and Jerry Moye as members, and Dr. Alice Johnson as Member/Secretary.
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc is led by Barbara Jenkins, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Jenkins
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nath Morris
President
President on → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Moye
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Glisson
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikell Fries
Vice Chair & Chai
Treasurer → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Vice Chair & Chai, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Bagwell
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Cade
Treasurer & Vice Chai
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2024
Vice Chairman → Treasurer & Vice Chai, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Griffith
Secretary & Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Johnson
Member & Secretary
Secretary → Member & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin McDaniel
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Clauer
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jarod Morrison (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: John Starkey (2021–2023) — President at
- Former: Michael Levengood (2021–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Samuel Pardue (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Greg Hinton (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: John Prestage (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Sam Pardue (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc
How much does U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc give each year?
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc gave $870K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $587K across 6 grants.
What is U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $29,991, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc give grants?
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and Kansas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (3 grants).
Does U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Industry Education Recruitment Fund" (17 grants), "Poultry Science Dept Recruitment" (6 grants) and "Research" (5 grants).
Who are U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Purdue University ($155,222), University Of Georgia ($137,032 across 2 grants) and UGA Research Foundation ($100,140), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc?
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc reported $23.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc fund?
The organization describes its work in research, poultry science department funding, industry education and recruitment, and recognition of completed research through the Charles Beard Research Excellence Award. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc?
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check poultryfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc's EIN?
U S Poultry & Egg Harold E Ford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2098298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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