Grantmaking public charity · EIN 35-2026389
Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Indianapolis, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.35M in grants paid across 15 grants, with $20.7M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Purdue University, US Meat Export Federation and US Soybean Export Council.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Isa annually reviews concept submissions from potential grant partners. the volunteer elected board of directors, consisting of indiana farmers, selects which partners will be invited to submit full proposals and approve final projects for funding through the annual budget. isa staff receive reports from grant partners detailing project outcomes to evaluate the project's benefit to soybean farmers. project results and outcomes are presented for board review to determine whether each investment should continue, be modified, or conclude based on its demonstrated benefit to soybean producers. results are shared with the board of directors through committee meetings and communicated to other producers via meetings, print publications, social media, radio, and other outreach channels.
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
Isa provides consumer information, industry information, and producer communications programs under the federal sparc act and order. as the qualified state soybean board (qssb) for indiana, isa also maintains a membership and policy committee composed of dues-paying members who may engage in lobbying on issues affecting soybean farmers. revenue and expenses related to lobbying activities are fully segregated from checkoff funds, as checkoff dollars may not be used for lobbying purposes.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | Lafayette, IN | Research Grants | $988,908 |
| US Meat Export Federation | Denver, CO | Market Development Projects | $983,600 |
| US Soybean Export Council | Chesterfield, MO | Market Development and Research Projects | $789,675 |
| US Poultry & Egg Association | Stone Mountain, GA | Market Development Projects | $752,885 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Research Grants | $225,000 |
| American Soybean Association | St Louis, MO | Research Grants | $100,000 |
| Ourobio Transform LLC | Richmond, VA | Research Grants | $100,000 |
| Sironix Renewables Inc | Seattle, WA | Research Grants | $100,000 |
| Fiicza | Ft Mill, SC | Research Grants | $75,000 |
| Hogan Consulting | Bald Head Island, NC | Research Grants | $75,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Research Grants | $42,500 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Research Grants | $40,000 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Value Creation and Other Projects | $37,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Research Grants | $25,000 |
| United Soybean Board | Chesterfield, IN | Research Grants | $10,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc'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 Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,345,068 in grants paid (15 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Purdue University (IN), $989K, US Meat Export Federation (CO), $984K, US Soybean Export Council (MO), $790K, US Poultry & Egg Association (GA), $753K and Ohio State University (OH), $225K.