The Maschhoffs Impact

The Maschhoffs Impact — Connecting to our Communities.

THE MASCHHOFFS IMPACT

Our Purpose in Action

The Maschhoffs Impact embodies our commitment to making a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities we serve. By working together under a unified business program and focused giving initiatives, we aim to contribute to the betterment of our communities and foster a brighter future.

Community Infrastructure

We support community infrastructure—like parks, playgrounds, first responders, schools, and food programs—by funding projects, providing equipment, and supporting upgrades.

Youth Engagement & Agriculture Education

We are shaping the future of agriculture by supporting organizations and individuals that educate people of all ages on the positive impact of the swine industry.

Employees & Partners

We support organizations and causes that matter to our employees and partners, particularly those beyond our other focus areas, ensuring every initiative reflects our purpose and core values.
The Maschhoffs Impact Grant Process
1.

Submit Application by Deadline

2.

Board Review

3.

Award & Impact

Community Enhancement and Essential Services

Community Enhancement Grants: Support for community centers, schools, county fairs, parks, playgrounds, and other facilities through upgrades, new builds, or equipment purchases up to $5,000.

Essential Services Grants:  Funding for first responders, fire departments, EMS, etc. for the purpose of training, communication purchases, or equipment purchases up to $5,000.

  • Application Deadline: March 31st
  • Board Review: April through June
  • Award & Impact: July through September

Open Now! Application deadline is March 31st.

Community Resilience

Food Insecurity Grants: Donations for facility upgrades or food supplies; one donation per location per year in supported communities.

Community Disaster Relief: Assistance for natural disasters or recovery initiatives in supported communities; urgent requests may be reviewed outside quarterly meetings.

  • Application Deadline: Applications accepted year-round.
  • Board Review: Board reviews applications quarterly in December, March, June, September
  • Award & Impact: Funding decisions and impact communicated the month following each review.

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Youth Involvement and Ag Education

Youth Involvement & Ag Education Grants: Support for youth involvement through funding for ag events, trade-focused education, community exhibits, classroom upgrades, swine shows, college ag club activities, and unique opportunities benefiting ag students, schools, and organizations aligned with our values.

  • Application Deadline: Applications accepted year-round.
  • Board Review: Board reviews applications quarterly in December, March, June, September
  • Award & Impact: Funding decisions and impact communicated the month following each review.

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Employee & Partner Support

Donation and Match Program: Through our Donation and Match Program, employees and partners can request monetary donations or matching funds to support nonprofit organizations that matter to them. All match requests in excess of $1,000 must include a donation receipt. Receipts should be submitted at the time of application to impact@pigsrus.net

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Unplanned Events: Include but is not limited to natural disasters, community recovery initiatives, health emergencies, or unforeseen illness and death. Program is intended for impacted employees and partners of The Maschhoffs.

  • Application Deadline: Applications accepted year-round.
  • Board Review: Board reviews applications quarterly in December, March, June, September. The Board may convene an urgent meeting to review situations as they arise.
  • Award & Impact: Funding decisions and impact communicated the month following each review.

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The Maschhoffs Impact Future Leaders Scholarship

Scholarships awarded 1x annually for children & dependents of employees and production partners

Parent(s) of applicant must be employed/contracted with The Maschhoffs for a minimum of 1 year.

Parent(s) of recipient must be employed/contracted at the time of the award.

Each child or dependent of an employee or partner is eligible to receive only one scholarship from The Maschhoffs per year.

Multiple children from the same family are eligible to apply.

Scholarship recipients will be invited, but not required, to participate in a 3-day Leadership Externship Experience.

  • Application Deadline: August 1st – December 31st
  • Board Review: January through March
  • Award & Impact: April through June

Open Now! Application deadline is 11:59PM December 31, 2026.

Legacy Impact

The Legacy Impact Grant is designed to support transformational projects, initiatives, and organizations that create lasting benefits in the communities where The Maschhoffs employees and production partners live, work, and raise their families. This funding opportunity invests in large-scale efforts that address significant community needs, strengthen local infrastructure, expand opportunities for future generations, and leave a meaningful legacy for years to come.

  • Application Deadline: June 30th
  • Board Review: July – September
  • Award & Impact: July – September

Open Now! Application deadline is June 30th.

The Maschhoffs Impact in Action
Application Resources

Please refer to the timeline provided within each application section above, which outlines the specific application deadlines, review periods, and award/impact timeframes.

Anyone is welcome to apply, as long as the request aligns with our purpose, fits within one of our key areas of impact, and meets the criteria outlined in each grant application

We have committed $1 million over three years, allocated across our three key areas of impact to support community projects, scholarships, and employee volunteer efforts. A dedicated annual budget will fund these initiatives, with the board reviewing and adjusting allocations each year to ensure alignment with the scale and success of our efforts.

OUR IMPACT

$350,000 invested in 2025.

12 communities supported.

500+ students impacted.