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Heifer Project International
Little Rock, Arkansas · EIN 351019477 · Private foundation
Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Heifer Project International has awarded $28.7M across 25 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp). This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.
$52.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$246.4M
Total assets
25
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant
What Heifer Project International funds
Heifer Project International's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, health care.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Heifer Project International, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $5.2M | 2020 |
| Cypress Valley Meat Company 1 LLC TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERS | Vilonia, AR | $4.1M | 2025 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $3.3M | 2021 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $3.1M | 2019 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $3.0M | 2023 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $2.8M | 2024 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) CHARITABLE PURPOSE BY ELIMINATING DEBT FOR FUTURE OF CHARITABLE ENTITY | Leslie, AR | $1.9M | 2025 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $1.6M | 2018 |
| Arkansas Foodshed Cooperative TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Little Rock, AR | $713K | 2019 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $525K | 2025 |
| Arkansas Foodshed Cooperative TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Little Rock, AR | $510K | 2020 |
| Cypress Valley Meat Company 1 LLC TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Vilonia, AR | $438K | 2021 |
| Cypress Valley Meat Company 1 LLC TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERS | Vilonia, AR | $400K | 2024 |
| Foodshed Farms Csa TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | North Little Rock, AR | $371K | 2018 |
| Cypress Valley Meat Company 1 LLC TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Vilonia, AR | $188K | 2020 |
Heifer Project International giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Heifer Project International
Heifer Project International's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at heifer.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Heifer Project International
- Does Heifer Project International accept grant applications?
- Heifer Project International's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Heifer Project International fund?
- Heifer Project International's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp), Cypress Valley Meat Company 1 LLC, Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp). Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Heifer Project International give in grants?
- Heifer Project International reported $52.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.7M over 25 grants.
- Where is Heifer Project International located?
- Heifer Project International is based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351019477.
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About this profile. This page is built from Heifer Project International's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Heifer Project International. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.