Institute of Food Techologists Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-2136957
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $1.4MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $59MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
AS AN ORGANIZATION, THE INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS IS FOCUSING ITS WORK IN FOUR MAIN AREAS, OR "ROLES AND GOALS." EACH IS WIDE-REACHING AND HELPS TO ADVANCE OUR MISSION.STEWARD FOR THE PROFESSION AND ITS COMMUNITY - PROVIDE LEARNING, NETWORKING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES THAT ENABLE FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS TO BECOME LEADERS IN THE GLOBAL FOOD SCIENCE COMMUNITY.RESEARCH CHAMPION AND INNOVATION CATALYST - CHAMPION EMERGING SCIENCES AND FOSTER TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION AND TRANSFER TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR FOOD-RELATED RESEARCH AND TO SUPPORT INNOVATION IN FOOD SCIENCE.INFLUENTIAL ADVOCATE AND TRUSTED SPOKESORGANIZATION - ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS THAT ENHANCE RECOGNITION OF THE PROFESSION AND RESULT IN INCREASED UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD.GLOBAL CITIZEN AND PARTNER - PROACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO, AND BE A PARTNER FOR, THE GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Davis | $28K | 2023 |
| Global Seed Savers | $25K | 2023 |
| Tiny Seed Project Inc | $25K | 2023 |
| Uv4good | $25K | 2023 |
| North Carolina State University | $17K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: ioft.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.