Grantmaking public charity · EIN 20-4781422
Extension Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Extension Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Kansas City, MO. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.69M in grants paid across 51 grants, with $4.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Washington State University, West Virginia University and Ohio State University.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Extension Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are awarded based on applications received and expenses are reimbursed based on requests for reimbursement provided by the grantees.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The specific purpose for which the corporation is organized is to help cooperative extension professionals make a viable and measurable impact on local issues.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Shelton, WA | Federal Award Subgra | $507,481 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Federal Award Subgra | $187,315 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Federal Award Subgra | $186,273 |
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Federal Award Subgra | $184,999 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Federal Award Subgra | $158,729 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute | Slacksburg, VA | Federal Award Subgra | $139,862 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Federal Award Subgra | $133,956 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Federal Award Subgra | $133,710 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Federal Award Subgra | $122,271 |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Federal Award Subgra | $118,073 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Federal Award Subgra | $115,139 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Federal Award Subgra | $109,014 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Federal Award Subgra | $104,546 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Federal Award Subgra | $103,011 |
| Auburn University | Auburn University, AL | Federal Award Subgra | $102,114 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Federal Award Subgra | $100,315 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Federal Award Subgra | $93,091 |
| Pennsylvania State University | State College, PA | Federal Award Subgra | $91,331 |
| University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | Federal Award Subgra | $90,326 |
| University of California | Davis, CA | Federal Award Subgra | $88,489 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Federal Award Subgra | $87,212 |
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, NM | Federal Award Subgra | $74,552 |
| Utah State University | Kaysville, UT | Federal Award Subgra | $73,775 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Federal Award Subgra | $71,779 |
| Lincoln University | Jefferson City, MO | Federal Award Subawa | $69,714 |
The 25 largest of 51 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Extension Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Extension Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Extension Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,692,461 in grants paid (51 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Extension Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Washington State University (WA), $507K, West Virginia University (WV), $187K, Ohio State University (OH), $186K, University of Minnesota (MN), $185K and University of Florida (FL), $159K.