USA Rice Council
To promote the use and sale of rice and rice products in the United States and in the world; to unite all segments of the rice industry in one organization with one voice; to secure and disseminate information to members; to carry on market related research concerning rice; and to engage in activities which will enhance the efficient and economic progress of the rice industry and apprise the public of its scope and character.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$261K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$87K
+0.0% YoY
About USA Rice Council
Based on IRS filings
USA Rice Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Community and economic development, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $261K. Net investment income was $14K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,232,155 | $3,100,711 | $3,929,079 |
| Revenue | $5,299,515 | $4,511,375 | $4,969,493 |
| Expenses | $5,168,071 | $5,203,674 | $4,867,985 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,473 | $1,231 | $675 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Rice Commission ($150,000), Arkansas Rice Council ($103,000), The Rice Foundation ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rice Foundation Arlington, VA | Support The Rice Foundation programs | $7,500 |
| Arkansas Rice Council Little Rock, AR | Arkansas Rice Promotion support | $103,000 |
| California Rice Commission Sacramento, CA | Program support | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Sheppard | Chair | 1 | — |
| Eric Unkel | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Ben Noble | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Johnny Sullivan | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Tom Butler | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Kane Fontenot | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Jeff Rutledge | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Kirk Satterfield | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Brandon Bauman | Member | 1 | — |
| Damian Bollich | Member | 1 | — |
| Dow Brantley | Member | 1 | — |
| Corbin Brown | Member | 1 | — |
| Todd Burich | Member | 1 | — |
| Nolen Canon | Member | 1 | — |
| Marvin Cochran | Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Crutchfield | Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Cureton | Member | 1 | — |
| Sean Doherty | Member | 1 | — |
| Richard Fontenot | Member | 1 | — |
| Scott Franklin | Member | 1 | — |
| Bobby Hanks | Member | 1 | — |
| Marvin Hare | Member | 1 | — |
| John King | Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Luebke | Member | 1 | — |
| Charley Mathews | Member | 1 | — |
| Joe Mencer | Member | 1 | — |
| Donald Morton | Member | 1 | — |
| Marley Oldham | Member | 1 | — |
| Steve Orlicek | Member | 1 | — |
| David Petter | Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Petter Jr | Member | 1 | — |
| Roger Pohlner | Member | 1 | — |
| Rick Rhody | Member | 1 | — |
| Christian Richard | Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Rue | Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Trahan | Member | 1 | — |
| Eric Vaught | Member | 1 | — |
| Dean Wall | Member | 1 | — |
| Sam Whitaker | Member | 1 | — |
| Kent Wiley | Member | 1 | — |
| Logan Wilson | Member | 1 | — |
| Fred Zaunbrecher | Member | 1 | — |
| Peter Bachmann | President/CEO | 2 | — |
| Sarah Moran | Chief Operating Officer beg 1/1/24 | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Ward | President/ CEO thru 12/15/23 | 2 | — |
| Rebecca Greenway | CFO thru 1/15/24 | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is USA Rice Council?
USA Rice Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Community and economic development, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is USA Rice Council?
As of 2024, USA Rice Council holds $3.2M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $261K in 2024.
Where does USA Rice Council operate?
USA Rice Council has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Virginia.
What size grants does USA Rice Council award?
In 2024, USA Rice Council awarded 3 grants totaling $261K — an average of about $87K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is USA Rice Council's EIN?
USA Rice Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1301206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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