Agricultural Research Foundation
OUR MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE, FACILITATE, AID AND ENGAGE IN SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, RESEARCH EXPERIMENTATION, AND TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL TRAINING ACTIVITIES RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE …
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Office Hours currently in effect: 8:30-2:30 Tue, Wed, and Thurs. Appointments appreciated. Other days/times by appointment.
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Mission
Our mission is to encourage, facilitate, aid and engage in scientific investigation, research experimentation, and to support educational training activities relating to agriculture and natural resources throughout the state of oregon and beyond.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Agricultural Research Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1934, it is among the oldest science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAgricultural Research Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Corvallis, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1934 and has been operating for 92 years. Its EIN is 930400250. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Agricultural Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 930400250. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Agricultural Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Agricultural Research Foundation is located in Corvallis, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1934 and has been active for 92 years. Its registered address is 1600 SW Western Blvd Suite 320, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Agricultural Research Foundation has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Agricultural Research Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Agricultural Research Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Agricultural Research Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Office Hours currently in effect: 8:30-2:30 Tue, Wed, and Thurs. Appointments appreciated. Other days/times by appointment. Agricultural Research Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1934.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $13M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Agricultural Research Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Agricultural Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 930400250, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 78 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 78 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1934
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Agricultural Research Foundation
- What is Agricultural Research Foundation?
- Agricultural Research Foundation is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Corvallis, United States. Office Hours currently in effect: 8:30-2:30 Tue, Wed, and Thurs. Appointments appreciated. Other days/times by appointment.
- When was Agricultural Research Foundation founded?
- Agricultural Research Foundation was founded in 1934.
- Who leads Agricultural Research Foundation?
- Josh Kvidt serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Agricultural Research Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Corvallis, OR, United States.
- What is Agricultural Research Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Agricultural Research Foundation trustworthy?
- Agricultural Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Agricultural Research Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 930400250.
- What is Agricultural Research Foundation's website?
- https://agresearchfoundation.oregonstate.edu