The Tractor Supply Company Foundation concentrates its giving on national organizations that support rural and agricultural communities, with particular emphasis on farmland conservation and youth agricultural education. It makes large, general-purpose grants to well-established national networks and education programs rather than many small local projects. The foundation’s support favors sustaining sector-wide capacity (policy/conservation groups) and pipeline-building for farm-focused youth programs.
A $888,500 grant to American Farmland Trust stands out in the recent record and captures the Tractor Supply Company Foundation’s emphasis on land stewardship. Across the grants list, the foundation backs agricultural education, conservation, and community-serving organizations, with many awards directed to national nonprofits that work across rural and farm-centered communities. It also supports youth pipeline programs tied to agriculture, including the National FFA Foundation and National 4-H Council. The giving pattern suggests a mix of large capacity-building grants and program-specific support, rather than many small local awards. The foundation’s recent grants also show support for service organizations that extend beyond agriculture, including disaster response, veterans-focused work, and animal-related programs. Several recipients appear more than once across the record, which points to continued relationships rather than one-time transactions. In Tennessee, where a substantial share of grants land, the foundation also supports local land conservation and community organizations. Overall, the profile that emerges is of a corporate foundation aligned with rural life, agricultural education, and community resilience.
Agricultural education is a core theme. In 2025, Tractor Supply Company Foundation gave $331,750 to the National Ffa Foundation for ag education, and it also awarded $250,000 to the National 4-H Council for ag education in the same year. Land conservation is another clear line of support. The foundation gave $888,500 to American Farmland Trust for general charitable purposes, a grant that sits alongside multiple awards to conservation-oriented groups such as Cul2vate and the Land Trust of Tennessee. Its community-serving grants extend to disaster response and public-service organizations. In 2025, it gave $200,000 to the American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches for serving communities, and $100,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council for the same broad purpose. The foundation also funds animal-related programs, including $100,000 to K-9's for Warriors for pets and companion rescues.
Typical grants cluster around a mid-sized center point: p25 is $5,000, median is $11,000, and p75 is $50,000. The recent list also includes several six-figure awards, indicating that the foundation uses both modest and large grants in the same portfolio. Recipients recur across years. American Farmland Trust, National 4-H Council, Cul2vate, Conexion Americas, Cheekwood Botanical Garden, and Friends of Franklin Parks Inc all appear more than once in the recent-grants list. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing support rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or program-related investments. Some support flows through named campaigns and sponsorship channels, including grants-for-growing and community sponsorship requests.
$3.9M
$6.1M
$4.3M
$4.9M
Most grants fall between $5K and $50K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in TX.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Tractor Supply Company Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 3,552 | $10.9M | 100.0% |
| 2 | United Kingdom |
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Highly concentrated: very few, large grants to national organizations; mix of unrestricted/general support and program funding; evidence of repeat support (National 4‑H Council received multiple grants).
Notable grantees: American Farmland Trust, National 4‑H Council, National FFA Foundation
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly domestic: 177 of 178 grants went to U.S. recipients, with 1 grant to the UK. Tennessee is the top state by grant count, and 30% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent awards cluster in Tennessee cities such as Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin, alongside national recipients in Washington, DC and Indianapolis, IN. Outside Tennessee, the foundation’s giving reaches organizations in Owasso, OK; Camarillo, CA; Ponte Vedra, FL; Staten Island, NY; Los Angeles, CA; and New York, NY.
The foundation’s recent grants center on farmland conservation and sustainable land stewardship, youth agricultural leadership and skills development, and agricultural education and career pipeline development. Those themes appear through grants to organizations such as American Farmland Trust, National FFA Foundation, and National 4-H Council.
Its grant-size distribution is p25 $5,000, median $11,000, and p75 $50,000. The recent record also includes larger awards above $100,000, showing that the foundation uses both smaller grants and substantial support.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year in the recent-grants list, including American Farmland Trust, National 4-H Council, Cul2vate, Conexion Americas, Cheekwood Botanical Garden, and Friends of Franklin Parks Inc.
The foundation’s active programs include unsolicited channels such as FFA Future Leaders Scholarship, Sponsorship Requests, Grants for Growing Fundraiser, and 4-H Paper Clover Campaign. It also lists Tractor Supply Sponsorships / Community Partnerships as a portal for sponsorship and partnership requests.
Tennessee is the top state by grant count, and 30% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent Tennessee recipients include organizations in Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin, alongside national grants to groups based in Washington, DC and Indianapolis, IN.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FFA FOUNDATION | INDIANPOLIS, IN | $280,750 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOLDS OF HONOR TN CHAPTER | FRANKLIN, TN | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN | NASHVILLE, TN | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| K-9'S FOR WARRIORS | PONTE VERDA, FL | $122,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TEAM RUBICON | LOS ANGELESE, CA | $110,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CUL2VATE | BRENTWOOD, TN | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| 911 DAY | IRVINE, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOB WOODRUFF FAMILY FOUNDATION | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL POLICE DOG FOUNDATION | CAMARILLO, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OPERATION HOMEFRONT INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION | MISSOULA, MT | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MUTTNATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF FRANKLIN PARKS INC | FRANKLIN, TN | $60,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MANRRS | ROSEWELL, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE LAND TRUST FOR TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PAWS4PEOPLE INC | WILMINGTON, NC | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OPERATION STAND DOWN | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TROUT UNLIMITED | ARLINGTON, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FARMER VETERAN COALITION | WACO, TX | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED | MEMPHIS, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SADDLE UP | FRANKLIN, TN | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY | FRANKLIN, TN | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EQUINE NETWORK FOUNDATION INC | LONGMONT, CO | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEALING HEARTS AND HORSES | EATONTON, GA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL | NASHVILLE, TN | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF WARNER PARK | NASHVILLE, TN | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO | MOSCOW, ID | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CEDAR OAKS ANIMAL RESCUE | CASA GRANDE, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION | BOYDS, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE AVALON NETWORK INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE OSU FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRANKLIN SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL FFA | FRANKLIN, KY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL | FLUSHING, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF HAMILTON COUNTY | FISHERS, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STARK COUNTY AREA VOCATIONAL | MASSILLON, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SIMPSON COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL | FRANKLIN, KY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA | HOT SPRINGS, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER POINT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | CENTER POINT, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PULASKI COUNTY 4H FOUNDATION | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OWL'S HILL SANCTURARY | BRENTWOOD, TN | $3,600 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATURAL CRISIS RESPONSE CANINES | JENSEN BEACH, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BEVIER SCHOOL 4-H | BEVIER, MT | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CITY OF LAS VEGAS FIRE DEPARTMENT | LAS VEGAS, NM | $500 | 2026 | HOMETOWN HEROES DONATION |
| JIM HOGG COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE | HEBBRONVILLE, TX | $500 | 2026 | HOMETOWN HEROES DONATION |
| THOMASTON FIRE DEPARTMENT | THOMASTON, ME | $500 | 2026 | HOMETOWN HEROES DONATION |
| RIGGS-HAMILTON AMERICAN LEGION POST #20 | RUSSELLVILLE, AR | $500 | 2026 | HOMETOWN HEROES DONATION |
FOLDS OF HONOR TN CHAPTER
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
911 DAY
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL POLICE DOG FOUNDATION
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MUTTNATION
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF FRANKLIN PARKS INC
$60,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MANRRS
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DUCKS UNLIMITED
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EQUINE NETWORK FOUNDATION INC
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HEALING HEARTS AND HORSES
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CEDAR OAKS ANIMAL RESCUE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE OSU FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRANKLIN SIMPSON HIGH SCHOOL FFA
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
STARK COUNTY AREA VOCATIONAL
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SIMPSON COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTER POINT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PULASKI COUNTY 4H FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OWL'S HILL SANCTURARY
$3,600GENERAL SUPPORT
NATURAL CRISIS RESPONSE CANINES
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BEVIER SCHOOL 4-H
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CITY OF LAS VEGAS FIRE DEPARTMENT
$500HOMETOWN HEROES DONATION
JIM HOGG COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
$500HOMETOWN HEROES DONATION
THOMASTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
$500HOMETOWN HEROES DONATION
RIGGS-HAMILTON AMERICAN LEGION POST #20
$500HOMETOWN HEROES DONATION