John Deere Foundation
EIN 366051024Total Given 2020–2024
$195.1M
31 grants · $39.0M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$107K
typical big bets · $10K–$991K
grant size
50%
supporter · 5/10 multi-year
repeat
$220.5M
Assets (2024)
10
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
John Deere Foundation
Phone
(309) 765-5256
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
The John Deere Foundation does NOT accept unsolicited requests.
Restrictions
REQUESTING ORGANIZATION MUCH HAVE A CURRENT IRS 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT DESIGNATION OR BE A SCHOOL WITH A NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS (NCES) SCHOOL ID NUMBER. THE FOUNATION DOES NOT DONATE JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT NOR ENGAGE IN SELF-DEALING OR ACTIVITIES RESULTING IN A BENEFIT TO DEERE & COMPANY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $18.1M | $238.2M | $75.1M | 2 |
| 2022 | $35.1M | $228.5M | $30.3M | 10 |
| 2023 | $56.7M | $212.6M | $17.7M | 9 |
| 2024 | $85.2M | $220.5M | $18.8M | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 31 grants on record
Minimum
$639
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$107K
Average
$6.3M
75th Pctl
$991K
Maximum
$50.4M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MD
Mara S Downing
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
JM
John C May
4+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
LE
Laura Eberlin
Vice President
Leadership
SH
Stephen Hamborg
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RC
Rhonda Copeland
2 yrs
Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
HS
Hilary Stubben
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
EB
Edward R Berk
3 yrs
Director
JR
Justin Rose
3 yrs
Director
FP
Felecia J Pryor
3 yrs
Director
JJ
Joshua a Jepsen
3 yrs
Director
CR
Cory J Reed
4+ yrs
Director
RC
Ryan D Campbell
4+ yrs
Director
RK
Rajesh Kalathur
3 yrs
Director
KW
Kellye Walker
Director
CC
C Nathan Clark
3 yrs
President, Director
Leadership
JM
John C May
4+ yrs
Chairman, Director
Leadership
SH
Stephen Hamborg
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
RC
Rhonda Copeland
2 yrs
Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
RC
Ryan D Campbell
4+ yrs
Director
MD
Mara S Downing
4+ yrs
Director
MJ
Mary K W Jones
3 yrs
Director
RK
Rajesh Kalathur
3 yrs
Director
CR
Cory J Reed
4+ yrs
Director
JJ
Joshua a Jepsen
3 yrs
Director
FP
Felecia J Pryor
3 yrs
Director
JR
Justin Rose
3 yrs
Director
EB
Edward R Berk
3 yrs
Director
JM
John C May
4+ yrs
Chairman, Director
Leadership
CC
C Nathan Clark
3 yrs
President, Director
Leadership
LR
Lisa a Rymars
Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
JT
Jeffrey a Trahan
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JJ
Joshua a Jepsen
3 yrs
Director
CR
Cory J Reed
4+ yrs
Director
RC
Ryan D Campbell
4+ yrs
Director
RK
Rajesh Kalathur
3 yrs
Director
MD
Mara S Downing
4+ yrs
Director
MJ
Mary K W Jones
3 yrs
Director
EB
Edward R Berk
3 yrs
Director
JR
Justin Rose
3 yrs
Director
FP
Felecia J Pryor
3 yrs
Director
CC
C Nathan Clark
3 yrs
President, Director
Leadership
JM
John C May
4+ yrs
Chairman, Director
Leadership
JT
Jeffrey A Trahan
2 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LH
Lisa A Holst
Assistant Treasurer
Leadership
TD
Todd E Davies
Secretary
Leadership
MJ
Mary K W Jones
3 yrs
Director
JS
John H Stone
Director
MH
Marc A Howze
Director
RC
Ryan D Campbell
4+ yrs
Director
CR
Cory J Reed
4+ yrs
Director
MD
Mara S Downing
4+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (31 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newwark, DE | $50,389,722 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2024 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newwark, DE | $33,674,553 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2024 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newwark, DE | $29,673,837 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2023 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newwark, DE | $26,006,743 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2023 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newwark, DE | $20,905,552 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2022 |
| Grants Paid - Attachment 18 | Various, IL | $17,217,090 | Various - See Attached | 2020 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newwark, DE | $12,185,650 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2022 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newwark, DE | $1,081,758 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2022 |
| Quad Cities YWCA | Rock Island, IL | $900,000 | Community Development | 2020 |
| Birdies for Charity | East Moline, IL | $689,585 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2023 |
| Birdies for Charity | East Moline, IL | $626,447 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2022 |
| Haus Des Stiftens Fur Unternehmen & Non-Profits Ggmbh | Muenchen, None | $524,748 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2024 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | Cirencester, None | $453,358 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2024 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation Inc | Cirencester, None | $254,317 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2022 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation Inc | Cirencester, None | $135,779 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2023 |
| Haus Des Stiftens Ggmbh | Muenchen, None | $107,222 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2023 |
| Canada Online Giving Foundation | Calgary, None | $71,963 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2024 |
| Canada Online Giving Foundation | Calgary, None | $52,987 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2023 |
| Canada Online Giving Foundation | Calgary, None | $34,976 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2022 |
| Haus Des Stiftens Ggmbh | Muenchen, None | $29,676 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2023 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation Inc | Cirencester, None | $23,319 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2023 |
| Haus Des Stiftens Fur Unternehmen & Non-Profits Ggmbh | Muenchen, None | $15,124 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2024 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation Inc | Cirencester, None | $10,861 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2024 |
| Haus Des Stiftens Ggmbh | Muenchen, None | $9,456 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2022 |
| Fonds De Participation Solidaire | Lyon, None | $7,660 | GRANTS TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES | 2024 |