Waterways Council Inc

Illinois Soybean Foundation

Bloomington, IL

Field to Market

Washington, DC

To meet the agricultural challenge of the 21st century by providing collaborative leadership that is transparent; grounded in science; focused on outcomes; open to the full range of technology choices; and committed to creating opportunities across the agricultural supply chain for continuous improvements in productivity, environmental quality, and human well-being.

Kentucky Corn Growers Association Inc

Eastwood, KY

Kentucky Corn Growers Association supports corn production and marketing, agricultural research and education, export development, and youth and student programs; its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $419,500, with a median of $40,000. Its work centers on Kentucky, though it also funds organizations in other states and Washington, D.C.; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Burnsville, MN

Minnesota Corn Growers Association supports corn research and new markets, agricultural education and awareness, and programs that engage young people, develop leaders, and share agriculture’s story. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $150,000, with a median award of $11,540; its work focuses on Minnesota corn growers, though 2025 recipients included organizations outside Minnesota. It accepts research and sponsorship proposals through an online portal, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

Washington, DC

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research funds research partnerships tackling food and agriculture challenges, including production systems, ecosystems, and healthy food. Its 2024 grants ranged from $37,500 to $3.75 million, with a median of about $450,000, and went to organizations in multiple U.S. states. It lists open funding opportunities and application processes; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Iowa Corn Grower's Association

Johnston, IA

The Iowa Corn Growers Association funds agricultural associations, corn research, market development, and education related to Iowa agriculture and corn growers’ interests. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,000, though awards ranged widely, and went to recipients in several states, with Iowa receiving 7% of grant dollars. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Nature Conservancy

Arlington, VA

The Nature Conservancy funds conservation work, including land and easement acquisition, research, planning, organizational capacity, and sustainable agriculture, across the United States and internationally. In 2025, its grants had a median of about $31,000, with awards ranging from about $5,000 to $2.1 million; some regional programs offer grants of up to $100,000.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Washington, DC

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation makes competitive grants for science-based projects that conserve or restore fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats; it does not fund advocacy or litigation. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $106,500, and it supports projects across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Applications are competitive and program-specific; whether pre-proposals are required varies by program.

NCRC Community Development Fund Inc

Washington, DC

NCRC Community Development Fund supports affordable housing and homeownership, small businesses—especially minority-owned, women-owned, and low-income businesses—and certain nonprofit programs that provide capital or services to underserved communities. Its listed awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, though typical giving is not stated; it serves communities across the U.S., with some programs focused on Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.

AARP

Washington, DC

AARP funds nonprofits and other organizations working on aging-related issues, including caregiving, health, research, education, and community programs. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $15,000, with amounts ranging widely, and it supports work through offices across the states and territories; whether AARP accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Frontstream Global Fund

Washington, DC

FrontStream Global Fund distributes donations raised through workplace giving, corporate philanthropy, and other fundraising activities to donor-designated IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charities across the United States. Its 2025 grants had a median of $13,714 and ranged from $5,003 to $358,589. It distributes funds according to donor recommendations; unsolicited requests are not addressed in the information provided.