Vanguard (OTE) Consortium
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium is a public charity based in San Antonio, Texas. The organization reports a mission of empowering farmers through regional partnerships that expand markets for American agricultural products, advance long-term sustainability, and connect nonprofit, for-profit, educational, and government partners.
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium at a glance
In short: Vanguard (OTE) Consortium gave $254K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $253,918
- -52.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,160
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,485
- Total assets
- $417,536
- -53.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vanguard (OTE) Consortium
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone: (210) 857-5776
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Vanguard (OTE) Consortium
Who Vanguard (OTE) Consortium funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alcorn State Univ ($92K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 28 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi. The organization’s AMP program is described as enrolling producers in 82 Mississippi counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vanguard (OTE) Consortium gives
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2023) to $533K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $254K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State Univ Lorman, MS | — | $92,067 |
| Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS | — | $32,075 |
| Walter Jackson Family Farms LLC Lexington, MS | — | $26,009 |
| Enviro-Remediation Education SVS LLC Jackson, MS | — | $22,880 |
| Monroe Street Animal Clinic & Boarding Services Jackson, MS | — | $17,336 |
| Rock 22 Farms Jackson, MS | — | $16,520 |
| JJ&K Farms LLC Greenville, MS | — | $8,450 |
| Billy Jimson Farms Metcalfe, MS | — | $8,400 |
| Amerimac Chemical Corp Jackson, MS | — | $8,351 |
| Gordon Cattle LLC Utica, MS | — | $8,260 |
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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 | $417,536 | $1,599,649 | $1,661,491 | $253,918 | 12 | $66 |
| 2024 | $905,274 | $3,688,729 | $3,662,647 | $532,602 | 16 | $25 |
| 2023 | $947,912 | $1,267,825 | $1,259,811 | $137,902 | Total only | $4 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to empower farmers through regional partnerships that expand markets for American agricultural products, advance long-term sustainability, and connect nonprofit, for-profit, educational, and government partners. Its website also identifies strategic advisory and business transformation, workforce development, technology and infrastructure, sustainability and agriculture innovation, and community and economic empowerment as areas of work.
The organization reports that its USDA AMP program, delivered through the Agricultural Resilience Support Network Exchange (ARSNx), offers cash incentives, technical assistance, market infrastructure access, cooperative sales channels, and traceability tools to participating producers. The program is described as serving producers in 82 Mississippi counties. These participant benefits are not described as grants to outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $253,918. Grant amounts ranged from $5,310 to $92,067, with a median of $12,485. The largest grants were $92,067 to Alcorn State University, $32,075 to Mississippi Valley State University, $26,009 to Walter Jackson Family Farms LLC, $22,880 to Enviro-Remediation Education SVS LLC, and $17,336 to Monroe Street Animal Clinic & Boarding Services. The remaining listed grants ranged from $5,310 to $16,520 and went to farms, agricultural businesses, and other named recipients in Mississippi.
For the AMP program, the website describes registration through an interest form, a scheduled field visit, and access to services after registration. Eligibility is for agricultural producers or cooperative members in eligible counties who commit to USDA-recognized conservation or market-enhancing practices and complete a registration and site assessment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory R. Hudson as founder and executive director, Sharilynne Hudson as treasurer, and Jo A. Archer as secretary. The website separately lists John Doe as CEO, Jane Smith as CTO, and Michael Lee as manager.
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium is led by Gregory R. Hudson, Founder & Executive Director on every filing since 2023; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory R. Hudson
Founder & Executive Director
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $166K (2025)
Jo A. Archer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$69K (2024) → $80K (2025)
Sharilynne Hudson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
90 hrs/week
$81K (2023) → $97K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $166K, to Gregory R Hudson (Founder/Exec Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard (OTE) Consortium
How much does Vanguard (OTE) Consortium give each year?
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium gave $254K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $533K across 16 grants.
What is Vanguard (OTE) Consortium's typical grant size?
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium's median grant in 2025 was $12,485, and its average grant was $21,160, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Vanguard (OTE) Consortium give grants?
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium gives mostly in Mississippi: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (4 grants).
Who are Vanguard (OTE) Consortium's largest grantees?
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium's largest 2025 grantees include Alcorn State Univ ($92,067), Mississippi Valley State University ($32,075) and Walter Jackson Family Farms LLC ($26,009), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vanguard (OTE) Consortium?
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium reported $418K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Vanguard (OTE) Consortium fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to empower farmers through regional partnerships that expand markets for American agricultural products, advance long-term sustainability, and connect nonprofit, for-profit, educational, and government partners. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vanguard (OTE) Consortium?
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Vanguard (OTE) Consortium's EIN?
Vanguard (OTE) Consortium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3789841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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