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Food and agriculture research and public policy institutes

There are 102 food and agriculture research institutes in the United States. Combined, these food and agriculture research institutes employ 1,177 people, earn more than $425 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $478 million.
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Job trends for Food and agriculture research institutes

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
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16
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
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1,000+
 
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Sizes of food and agriculture research institutes

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
24
$250k to $1M
 
3
$1M to $5M
 
7
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
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Directory of food and agriculture research institutes

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International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

IFDC is a nonprofit international center that, for more than 30 years, has provided a broad range of services in technical assistance, research, training, and problem solving.
Revenue
$60.3m
Assets
$29.5m
Employees
56
EIN
63-0676451
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rice Research Organization (IRRI)

IRRI is the world's premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations.
Revenue
$85.5m
Assets
$92.4m
Employees
1,038
EIN
23-7185638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz y Trigo

CIMMYT improves livelihoods through maize and wheat science with programs such as IDP and RPP. It is located in Mexico.
Revenue
$220.5m
Assets
$258.9m
Employees
4
EIN
23-7181761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas was established in 1977. It is one of 15 such centers supported by the CGIAR. ICARDA's founding mandate to promote agricultural development in the dry areas of developing countries.
Revenue
$33.4m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
0
EIN
98-0054968
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Food Policy Action Council

Chicago Food Policy Action Council advocates for responsible policies to improve food sovereignty and provides resources to advance food justice.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
17
EIN
30-0626664
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA)

To accelerate sustainability in agriculture via mutual partnerships that advance transparent and science-based assessment tools to understand and manage social, economic, and environmental impacts.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
7
EIN
45-3867653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agricultural Utilization Research Institute

Agricultural research institute in Crookston, MN. Conducts research, promotes new products and uses, expands markets for state's agricultural commodities.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
38
EIN
41-1635043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture promotes agricultural literacy through engaging education programs, fosters partnerships, and supports K-12 initiatives to appreciate agriculture's role in society.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
0
EIN
36-6169577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cotton Foundation

Cotton Foundation promotes education, research, and development in the U.S. cotton industry through Emerging Leaders and Producer Information Exchange programs.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
0
EIN
62-6048143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Vineyard Foundation

A leader in maintaining industry progress, the American Vineyard Foundation (avf), provides the unique opportunity to unify the grape and wine industries through collaborative research efforts.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
1
EIN
94-2638230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rice Research Trust

The Trust was formed to provide funds from investment of Trust assets to support Research activities for agriculture. To provide funds from investment of Trust assets to support Research activities for agriculture.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
0
EIN
94-6109102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agricultural and Applied Economics Association

Professional society promoting knowledge of agriculture, rural communities, and natural resources. Hosts annual meeting and publishes American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
0
EIN
61-0705416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Academia Puertorriquena de Gastronomia

Academia Puertorriquena de Gastronomia is a food or agriculture research or public policy institute in San Juan, PR that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
66-1079146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fields of Gold Foundation

Fields of Gold Foundation is a food or agriculture research or public policy institute in Hendersonvlle, NC that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-2572977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mississippi Institute for Food Sustainability and Security

Mississippi Institute for Food Sustainability and Security is a food or agriculture research or public policy institute in Starkville, MS that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3621292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boone County Cattlemens Association

Boone County Cattlemens Association is a food or agriculture research or public policy institute in Ashland, MO that was founded in 1999.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
43-1528730
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Cornerstone Campaign

Cornerstone Campaign promotes responsible use and regulates agricultural technology. It supports multiple non-profit organizations that advocate for the proper use of biotechnologies in agriculture. Its headquarters are located in Washington, DC.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
05-0528669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Research Foundation

Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Research Foundation is a food or agriculture research or public policy institute in The Dalles, OR that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1996281
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SRI Global

Grants to non-profit community organization in Mali to introduce and scale-up to farmers in 13 villages. 127 direct beneficiaries, estimated 1270 indirect beneficiaries, based on average 10 family members per farmer. Extension and outreach in Thailand.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-4749893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Never Better Foundation

Never Better Foundation is a food or agriculture research or public policy institute in Worthington, OH that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-2942676
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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