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Est.

2009

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Institute for Feed Education and Research Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In the filing year 2025, it awarded a total of $527.8K across 24 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUSTAIN THE FUTURE OF FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. THE INSTITUTE WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS THE ENORMOUS CHALLENGES OUR FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES WILL FACE IN THE NEXT 40 YEARS AND BEYOND, AS THE WORLD'S POPULATION GROWS BY ALMOST 2.5 BILLION PEOPLE. OVER THIS PERIOD, FOOD PRODUCTION NEEDS WILL DOUBLE. THE INSTITUTE COLLECTIVELY REPRESENTS THE FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES, WITH THE VISION OF HELPING TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE TO FEED THE WORLD. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS AGGRESSIVE GOAL, OUR INDUSTRY MUST BE SUSTAINABLE. THE INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING CRITICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO MAKE OUR FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES SUSTAINABLE WELL INTO THE FUTURE.
Total Funding Given
$527.8K
2025
Grantees funded
24
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$16.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.1K
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Andrew Timmins
Board Member
C
Constance Cullman
Board Member
S
Sarah Novak
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC?
No. INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC give?
INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Minnesota, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC make each year?
In 2025, INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $528 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC fund recently?
In 2025, INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UC DAVIS FOUNDATION, Mille Lacs County 4-H Federation MN, and NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC?
INSTITUTE FOR FEED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.