Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement
Historical FunderWestminster, Maryland · EIN 81-0945517 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$390K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RAECHEL SATTAZAHM |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 AILERON COURT, WESTMINSTER MD 21157 |
| Phone | 8883393334 |
| Form and materials | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ON FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: JANUARY OF EACH AWARD YEAR. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS TO STUDENTS: APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN THE HORIZON FARM CREDIT (HFC) TERRITORY (SEE BELOW), BE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OR ALREADY ENROLLED IN A TWO OR FOUR YEAR COLLEGE, AND BE PURSUING A CAREER IN AGRICULTURE. (HFC) TERRITORY (STATES AND COUNTIES): DE MD (BALTIMORE, CARROLL, CAROLINE, CECIL, DORCHESTER, FREDERICK, HARFORD, HOWARD, KENT, MONTGOMERY, QUEEN ANNE'S, SOMERSET, TALBOT, WASHINGTON, WICOMICO, WORCESTER) PA VA (ACCOMACK, CLARKE, FREDERICK, NORTHAMPTON, PAGE, SHENANDOAH, WARREN) WV (BERKELEY, BROOKE, HANCOCK, JEFFERSON, MARSHALL, MORGAN, OHIO) |
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
95% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield USA | Lincoln, DE | Agricultural education | $20,000 |
| Blue Ridge Ctc Foundation | Martinsburg, WV | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Delaware State University | Newwark, DE | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Delaware State University | Newwark, DE | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Iowa State University | St Ames, IA | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Kansas State University College of Veterianary Medicine | Manhattan, KS | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Lancaster County Ctc | Willow Street, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Suny Coblestone Foundation | Cobleskill, NY | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Suny Coblestone Foundation | Cobleskill, NY | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newwark, DE | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newwark, DE | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newwark, DE | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Newwark, DE | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio | Newwark, DE | Agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Blacksburg, VA | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Wvu Potomac State College | Keyser, WV | Agricultural scholarship | $10,000 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Delaware | Newwark, DE | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Tennessee Martin | Martinsburg, TN | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Wilmington College | Wilmington, OH | Agricultural scholarship | $7,500 |
| Black Hawk East College | Galva, IL | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Connors State College | Warner, OK | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne, MD | Agricultural scholarship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $390,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $357,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349100240
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0945517
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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