Agva Foundation
Historical FunderMason City, Iowa · EIN 82-3835135 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | AGVA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2009 4TH ST SW SUITE 1, MASON CITY IA 50401 |
| Phone | 6414942368 |
| INFO@AGVAFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE FOUNDATION REQUEST FORM AT: HTTPS://AGVAFOUNDATION.COM/FOUNDATION-REQUEST-FORM/ |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED AND REVIEWED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS UNDER THE AGVA FOUNDATION WILL INCLUDE BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO SPONSORSHIPS OF ADULT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND OTHER GATHERINGS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. RECENTLY, THE PROGRAMS EMPHASIS AND GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE EVOLUTION OF AGRICULTURE OVER THE PAST DECADE AND THERE WILL BE AN ATTEMPT TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PROGRAMS THAT MEET NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL OR LEADERSHIP NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH; MENTORING, TRAINING AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMERS; CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EXISTING FARMERS; LOCAL EVENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AGRICULTURE OR LOCAL FOODS; AND, AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS MAY BE PROVIDED FOR LOCAL, STATE OR REGIONAL PROGRAMS/EVENTS. GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE YEAR PERIODS AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN MULTI-YEAR ALLOCATIONS. HOWEVER G |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Iowa Research Associa | Ames, IA | Supporting research | $10,000 |
| Vision Atlantic Child Dev Center | Atlantic, IA | For vision help | $10,000 |
| Farmer in My Classroom | West Des Moines, IA | Help for students in ag | $10,000 |
| Noble Initiative Foundation | Griswold, IA | To improve child health care | $10,000 |
| North Iowa Ag in the Classroom | Mason City, IA | Ag in the classroom | $5,000 |
| Belmond Area Arts Council | Belmond, IA | For helping the council | $5,000 |
| Women Food & Agriculture | Ames, IA | Food donation | $5,000 |
| Farm Rescue | Horace, ND | Provide valuable service for farmers | $2,500 |
| Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation | Cresco, IA | Dr norman borlaug house restoration | $2,500 |
| Northeast Iowa Dairy & Ag Foundatio | Calmar, IA | For agricultural purposes | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $21,500 | 4 |
| 2021 | $46,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3835135
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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