Farmers Union Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.5M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Farmers Union Foundation?
Farmers Union Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc ($1.2M), The McKnight Foundation ($775K), Agricultural Utilization Research Institute ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Farmers Union Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $1,230,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The McKnight Foundation | $775,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Agricultural Utilization Research Institute | $500,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Morgan Family Foundation | $400,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | $180,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| CHS Foundation | $172,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Ford Foundation | $65,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $40,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Minnesota Corn Growers Association | $35,000 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Corps Network | $20,736 | 1 | 2025 |
| Farm Aid Inc | $9,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Green View Incorporated | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $1.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $86K.
What grants has Farmers Union Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rocky Mountain Institute | Support program | $40,000 |
| 2025 | CHS Foundation | MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Corps Network | PRGM SUPPORT | $20,736 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE & FOOD | $1,230,000 |
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | to empower family farmers to lead on climate action, developing and building support for farmer informed solutions that position agriculture to play a greater role in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Family Foundation | (CORE) ADVANCING FARMER LEADERSHIP IN CLIMATE AND WORKING LANDS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM | $65,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| 2024 | CHS Foundation | MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP PROGRAMS | $22,500 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Corn Growers Association | Education & Awareness | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Green View Incorporated | Building/Equipment | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Agricultural Utilization Research Institute | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Family Foundation | (CORE) EMPOWERING FARMER LEADERSHIP ON CLIMATE AND WORKING LANDS (YEAR 2 OF 2 YEARS) | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | To empower family farmers to lead on climate action, developing and building support for farmer-informed solutions that position agriculture to play a greater role in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| 2023 | CHS Foundation | MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMPS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support a green fertilizer conference. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Farm Aid Inc | GROWING THE GOOD FOOD MOVEMENT | $9,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Family Foundation | (COMPETITIVE) EMPOWERING FARMER LEADERSHIP ON CLIMATE AND WORKING LANDS, YEAR 1 OF TWO YEARS | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The McKnight Foundation | To empower family farmers to lead on climate action, developing and building support for farmer-informed solutions that position agriculture to play a greater role in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES | $55,000 |
| 2022 | CHS Foundation | MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2022 | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The McKnight Foundation | to support clean energy and energy efficiency adoption by farmers throughout the state of Minnesota | $75,000 |
| 2021 | The McKnight Foundation | to support clean energy and energy efficiency adoption by farmers throughout the state of Minnesota | $75,000 |
| 2021 | CHS Foundation | MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2021 | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Corn Growers Association | Education & Awareness | $7,500 |
| 2020 | The McKnight Foundation | To support clean energy and energy efficiency adoption with members | $75,000 |
| 2020 | CHS Foundation | MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2020 | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Minnesota Corn Growers Association | Education & Awareness | $12,000 |
| 2019 | CHS Foundation | MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2019 | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Farmers Union Foundation?
Farmers Union Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc ($1.2M), The McKnight Foundation ($775K), Agricultural Utilization Research Institute ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Farmers Union Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Farmers Union Foundation's largest funder?
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc is the largest recorded funder of Farmers Union Foundation, with $1.2M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Farmers Union Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Farmers Union Foundation across 31 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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