The 1890 Universities Foundation

Organization Overview

The 1890 Universities Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, 1890 Universities Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 1890 Universities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, 1890 Universities Foundation generated $4.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 112.2% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2021, 1890 Universities Foundation has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $3,974,306. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH,SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SHARING AMONG UNIVERSITIES THROUGH SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, SYMPOSIUMS,COLLOQUIA AND SEMINARS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXCITE: EXTENSION COLLABORATIVE ON IMMUNIZATION, TEACHING & ENGAGEMENTTO HELP PROMOTE VACCINE CONFIDENCE AND UPTAKE, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE HAVE ENTERED INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT TO ENGAGE LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (LGUS) AND THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM (CES) TO IMPROVE VACCINATION COVERAGE IN RURAL AND OTHER MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.


CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR FARMING SYSTEMS AND RURAL PROPOSPERITY AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY (CISFRL): THE INTENT OF THE 1890 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE THAT WERE ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED IN 2015 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SECOND MORRILL ACT OF 1890. THE 1890 COES ARE HOSTED BY 1890 LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS WITH THE GOALS OF: 1) INCREASING PROFITABILITY AND RURAL PROSPERITY IN UNDERSERVED FARMING COMMUNITIES; 2) ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS FOR ENHANCED INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; AND 3) INCREASING DIVERSITY IN THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AGRICULTURE AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) PIPELINE.


CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR SMALL FARMS, RANCHES AND FOREST LANDS (SFRLS):THE CISFRL'S OVERALL GOAL IS FOR 1890 LGUS TO SHARE AND LEVERAGE BEST PRACTICES, INNOVATIONS, TECHNOLOGIES AND PERSONNEL TO BETTER ADDRESS THE PROFITABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL FARMS, RANCHES AND FOREST LANDS (SFRLS) ACROSS AN EIGHTEEN STATE REGION OVER THE SHORT AND LONG TERM. THE CISFRL MANAGEMENT APPROACH BUILDS ON THE SUCCESSES OF THE SOUTHERN FOOD SYSTEMS EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (SOFSEC) EXPERIENCE AND THE PILOT 125TH ANNIVERSARY 1890 CENTER OF EXCELLENCE;, 2015-2017. THE FORMER REFINED METHODS FOR MULTIPLE UNIVERSITIES TO WORK TOGETHER WITH OPTIMUM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM EACH. THE LATTER FOCUSED ON TECHNICAL AND STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE TO SMALL FARMER CLUSTERS, RESULTING IN 900 FARMERS (REPRESENTING 43 CLUSTERS) POSITIVELY IMPACTED BY THE PILOT STUDY. THE CISFRL MANAGEMENT PLAN USES AN INTEGRATIVE RESEARCH-EDUCATION-EXTENSION APPROACH AND MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE/UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS TO BENEFIT AND STRENGTHEN SFRLS AND COMMUNITIES AND INCORPORATE THE COLLECTIVE LEARNINGS INTO THE FANH SCIENCES PROGRAMS/CURRICULA AT THE 1890 LGUS.


EXCITE: EXTENSION COLLABORATIVE ON IMMUNIZATION, TEACHING & ENGAGEMENTTO HELP PROMOTE VACCINE CONFIDENCE AND UPTAKE, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE HAVE ENTERED INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT TO ENGAGE LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (LGUS) AND THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM (CES) TO IMPROVE VACCINATION COVERAGE IN RURAL AND OTHER MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.


CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR FARMING SYSTEMS AND RURAL PROPOSPERITY AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY (CFSRPES): THE INTENT OF THE 1890 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE THAT WERE ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED IN 2015 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SECOND MORRILL ACT OF 1890. THE 1890 COES ARE HOSTED BY 1890 LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS WITH THE GOALS OF: 1) INCREASING PROFITABILITY AND RURAL PROSPERITY IN UNDERSERVED FARMING COMMUNITIES; 2) ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS FOR ENHANCED INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; AND 3) INCREASING DIVERSITY IN THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AGRICULTURE AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) PIPELINE.


CENTER OF EXCELLENCE TO MOTIVATE AND EDUCATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT (MEA)


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,498,144
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,883,765
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,381,909
Total Program Service Revenue$190,000
Investment income $18
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,571,927

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The 1890 Universities Foundation has awarded $3,974,306 in support to 34 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Institute, WV

PURPOSE: FEDERAL SUBAWARD

$314,048

WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Institute, WV

PURPOSE: FEDERAL SUBAWARD

$314,048

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: FEDERAL SUBAWARD

$247,743

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: FEDERAL SUBAWARD

$247,743

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

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Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: FEDERAL SUBAWARD

$234,236

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

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Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: FEDERAL SUBAWARD

$234,236
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The 1890 Universities Foundation has recieved totaling $450,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$450,000
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