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Funding for FIRST LEGO League (FLL), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams. The grant provides upfront funding for registration fees, robot kits, and field setup kits. Teams must apply before paying registration to maintain eligibility. For the current 2025-2026 season, applications remain open for teams with a confirmed John Deere employee mentor or for championship qualification funding.
John Deere Foundation is a private corporation based in MOLINE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1949. The principal officer is % John Deere Foundation. It holds total assets of $220.5M. Annual income is reported at $132.8M. JOHN DEERE HISTORIC SITE. According to available records, John Deere Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $106.8M, with a median grant of $104K. Annual giving has grown from $17.2M in 2020 to $26.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $42.4M distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $26M, with an average award of $5.9M. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Delaware and Illinois and Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
JOHN DEERE HISTORIC SITE
Expenses: $285K
JOHN DEERE HISTORIC SITE. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DE, IL, IA.
John Deere Foundation has distributed a total of $106.8M across 18 grants. The median grant size is $104K, with an average of $5.9M. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $26M.
John Deere Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John Deere Foundation is headquartered in MOLINE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua A Jepsen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cory J Reed | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan D Campbell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rajesh Kalathur | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary K W Jones | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$42.5M
Total Assets
$212.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$183.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$13.7M
Distribution Amount
$11M
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$106.8M
Average Grant
$5.9M
Median Grant
$104K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving FoundationGRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | Newwark, DE | $26M | 2023 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation IncGRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | Cirencester | $136K | 2023 |
| Haus Des Stiftens GgmbhGRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | Muenchen | $107K | 2023 |
| Canada Online Giving FoundationGRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | Calgary | $53K | 2023 |
| Greater Cedar Valley AllianceGENERAL FUNDS | Waterloo, IA | $100K |
GILBERT, AZ
FRANKENMUTH, MI
BOSTON, MA
ROXBURY, CT
CHENEY, KS
| Rhonda Copeland |
| ASSISTANT TREASURER |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Stephen Hamborg | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John C May | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| C Nathan Clark | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mara S Downing | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward R Berk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Rose | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Felecia J Pryor | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 |
| Greater Des Moines PartnershipGENERAL FUNDS | Des Moines, IA | $100K | 2021 |
| Grants Paid - Attachment 18Various - See Attached | Various, IL | $17.2M | 2020 |
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