Help the Holstein Foundation make an Impact

The Holstein Foundation's mission is possible because of supporters like you. Your generosity provides meaningful educational programs, leadership opportunities, and industry experiences that help young people reach their full potential. By investing in youth today, you're helping ensure a vibrant future for the dairy community tomorrow.

“Your generosity and engagement through gifts, volunteerism, and time continue to turn that purpose into real opportunity for young people across our industry.”

— Nick Randle, Holstein Foundation Chair

2026 By the Numbers

Your support is helping create opportunities for young people to learn, lead, and grow within the dairy industry. From leadership development and scholarships to educational resources and youth activities that reach hundreds of participants each year, the Holstein Foundation continues to invest in programs that inspire growth, build confidence, and strengthen the future of the dairy community. Every contribution helps turn potential into opportunity and impact into lasting success.

In 2025, we received

$240,828

in contributions

Contributions were from

182 different

individuals and organizations

6,722 youth dairy project ribbons

a year have been provided free of charge on average for the past 10 years

$4,000

in collegiate scholarships provided to three individuals

74 youth participants

from 16 states competed in Dairy Jeopardy at the 2026 National Holstein Convention

2026 Impact Report

Read a message from Holstein Foundation Chair Nick Randle, view lists of the general and consecutive donors and memorial and tribute gifts, and learn more about the new programs being offered.