About Iowa Corn Grower's Association
Iowa Corn works to unlock the potential of corn in a sustainable manner to meet the global need for food and energy, while creating opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability.
Focus Areas
AgricultureCorn productionFood and energyRenewable fuelsLivestock feedBioplastics and corn-based productsResearch and innovationSustainabilitySoil and water qualityEducationLeadership developmentScholarshipsRural communities
Who They Fund
About Iowa Corn Grower's Association
A defining feature of Iowa Corn Grower's Association grantmaking is its use of producer checkoff funds to build demand for corn, DDGS, ethanol, and cornfed meat products through trade and market development partners. The largest recent grants in the record went to National Corn Growers Association and US Grains Council, both used for general support or outreach and education programs, alongside similar support for US Meat Export Federation. That pattern shows a funder that works through industry organizations rather than individual applicants, with grantmaking tied closely to market access, export promotion, and education. The association also supports agricultural research and new uses for corn, including investments connected to higher blends of renewable fuels, improved livestock feed, and production efficiency. Related grants to Iowa State University and the University of Illinois Chicago show that its giving extends into institutional research as well as the trade and advocacy side of the corn sector. Leadership development appears in its scholarship and training programs for students, farmers, and ag industry professionals, creating a mix of market, research, and capacity-building support around corn growers’ long-term interests.
What Iowa Corn Grower's Association Funds
Market development is a central theme. In 2024, Iowa Corn Grower's Association gave $3,441,285 to US Grains Council for support foreign trade and corn market development, and in 2024 it gave $2,254,000 to US Meat Export Federation for the same purpose. Those grants point to a strong emphasis on domestic and international demand for corn-related products. Research and new uses are another clear lane. The association granted $101,625 to Iowa State University in 2025 for a research grant, general support, and outreach and education programs, and $75,000 to University of Illinois Chicago in 2025 for a Hormel Institute research grant. Water quality and nutrient support also appears in the record through grants to Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance and Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council. Its giving also reaches agricultural education and stewardship, including support for Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation and the Stewardship Advocate Program.
How Iowa Corn Grower's Association Gives
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $60,000 at the 75th percentile, but the recent record also includes large checkoff-funded awards in the millions to national trade and commodity organizations. The grant list shows repeated support for several recipients across multiple years, including National Corn Growers Association, US Grains Council, US Meat Export Federation, Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance, and Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation. That indicates recurring institutional support rather than one-off gifts. The organization makes program-related investments and uses producer checkoff funds in addition to grants. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including scholarships and the Stewardship Advocate Program, while market development and leadership programs are selection-based or partner-driven.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$8.9M
Total Assets
$27.1M
Total Revenue
$24.6M
Total Expenses
$23.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $60K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$60K
Geographic Reach
Regional16 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
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