Ensuring the future of angus
Established in 1980, the Angus Foundation remains committed to supporting opportunities for success in the Angus breed and the beef industry. Through your generous support, we advance our mission to ensure a bright future for the breed.
Advancing the breed through Education, Youth and Research.
Give today and help continue the Angus legacy.
Create opportunities for the next generation.
Your impact
We couldn’t do what we do without you. Your generosity allows the Foundation to advance its mission and create opportunities for the next generation. From funding scholarships for youth to providing industry-leading education through Angus University, your support is an investment in the future of the breed.

$4.9 Mil.
in scholarships awarded since 1998.
315
BLI attendees to date.
$600,000
committed to Association research the past 5 years.
139
youth scholarships awarded in 2024.
Our Mission
The Angus Foundation, an affiliate of the American Angus Association, was established in 1980 under the laws of the State of Illinois as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization to fund and support programs involving education, youth and research in the Angus breed and agricultural industry.
Education
Providing educational opportunities for Angus breeders to enhance their knowledge and advance their operations.
Learn moreYouth
Supporting the future of the Angus breed through scholarships, awards and youth leadership conferences.
Learn moreResearch
Funding industry-leading research to further the Angus breed’s relevance in the beef industry.
Learn moreANGUS FOUNDATION NEWS

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2025 Angus Foundation Scholarship Applications Open
Youth can apply for Angus Foundation scholarships until May 1.
Ways to make a difference
Your generous gift is an investment in the future of the Angus breed.
Give to the Angus Fund
Provide unrestricted support for the Foundation’s mission through the Angus Fund.
Learn moreSupport Scholarships and Awards
Invest in the potential of Angus youth through scholarships and awards.
Learn moreBe a Bucket Filler
Guided by her mom’s motto to “be a bucket filler,” Paige Lemenager has embraced leadership and growth within the NJAA. From her first National Junior Angus Show to receiving the 2024 Jim Baldridge Outstanding Leadership Award, Paige’s achievements reflect hard work and learning. As her junior career ends, Paige remains committed to making a positive impact—one bucket at a time.
Paige Lemenager, an Angus Foundation Success Story
Coming Full Circle
Kallie Knott is a young Angus breeder and veterinary school student, and feels the benefits of the Angus Foundation investment in her life. Now, giving back is what she and her family see as a logical next step to continue the legacy.
Kallie Knott, an Angus Foundation Success Story