{"id":38729,"date":"2025-08-26T11:35:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charolaisusa.com\/?page_id=38729"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:29:04","slug":"acf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/charolaisusa.com\/american-international-junior-charolais-foundation\/acf\/","title":{"rendered":"American Charolais Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\t\tACF\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\tAmerican Charolais Foundation\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tStrengthening the Breed for Generations to Come\t<\/h2>\n\t

Formed on October 20, 2015, and recognized as a 501(c)(3) in spring 2017, the American Charolais Foundation (ACF) is dedicated to advancing the Charolais breed through research, development, and educational initiatives that benefit the beef cattle industry.<\/p>\n\t\t

Our Mission:<\/h5>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

To fund initiatives that improve the Charolais breed, support producer education, and promote the value of Charolais genetics in the beef industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mail your Gift:<\/strong>
American Charolais Foundation
11700 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
EIN: 81-3471120
Make checks payable to ACF. Include name + email<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLooking for another way to give?\n\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tWhat We Do:\t<\/h2>\n\t\t
Research<\/h5>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Supporting genetic, performance, and industry studies to drive herd improvement.<\/p>\n\t\t

Youth & Education<\/h5>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Providing resources and learning opportunities for Charolais breeders and cattlemen.<\/p>\n\t\t

Breed Promotion<\/h5>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Expanding awareness of Charolais’ impact on profitability, efficiency, and beef quality.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tHow to Contribute\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tGifts of Money\t<\/h4>\n\t

The most common and simplest way to contribute. All gift sizes are welcome. The Foundation will send a thank you letter with the information needed to substantiate the deduction.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBequest in Will or Trust\t<\/h4>\n\t

With the help of an advisor, a gift can be made to the American Charolais Foundation in your will or trust as part of your estate plan.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tDirect Distribution from IRA\t<\/h4>\n\t

Most retirement plans, including 401k and IRA plans, do not charge income tax until the distribution of funds. Donors above the age of 70 1\/2 may make charitable contributions directly from an individual retirement account (IRA) without incurring income taxes for the distribution.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tLife Insurance or Retirement Plan Beneficiary\t<\/h4>\n\t

The beneficiary designation of your policies and plans determine where the proceeds will be distributed. The death proceeds of a life insurance policy are not typically transfered through your will and can be distributed to a charitable organization if listed as your beneficiary. Retirement assets make ideal gifts to tax-exempt organizations such as the ACF with eligibility to receive the full amount and not pay income taxes as the beneficiary.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tCharitable Reminder or Lead Trusts\t<\/h4>\n\t

With a charitable remainder trust, the donor receives income from the assets of the trust for a period of time and at termination the remainder of the property will be transferred to the charitable organization. With a charitable lead trust, the charitable organization receives income for a period of time and at termination of the trust the remainder passes back to the donor.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tScholarships Available\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\t\tACF Veterinary\/Medical Student Professional Scholarship\t<\/h5>\n\tRussell W. Ludeke – Harold Christopher Truax II Memorial Award applications can be found below. Completed applications must be postmarked to the ACF office on or before September 1
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\nEligible applicants for this $4,000 veterinary or medical student professional scholarship must be enrolled in an accredited veterinary medicine or medical institution and be or have relation to an American-International Charolais Association member. Application evaluation criteria includes academic excellence, financial need, leadership and interest in the cattle industry.\n\t

About the Russell W. Ludeke – Harold Christopher Truax II Memorial Award<\/p>\n

With an initial gift from QuestMark Information Management, Inc., Charolais breeders Larry and Beth Ludeke of Bar J Charolais, Liverpool, Texas and the Evelyn Gay Duhon Family of JVS Cattle Co., Sulphur, Louisiana, seek to provide professional awards annually to those impacted by the Charolais breed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload the application\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tBoard of Trustees\t<\/h5>\n\tLarry Ludeke – President<\/strong>
\nLiverpool, TX
\n(832) 439-4666\n\tRay Franz<\/strong>
\nSidney, MT
\n(406) 798-3675\n\tMichael Schumacher<\/strong>
\nBowling Green, MO
\n(573) 324-2528\n\tRod Smith<\/strong>
\nSulphur, LA
\n(337) 274-0552\n\tJ. Robert Tibbs, Jr<\/strong>
\nHavre de Grace, MD
\n(410) 734-6873\n\tBrett Spader – AICA Executive Vice President<\/strong>
\n816-464-2474 ext 101\n\t\t

ACF Impact<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Through these scholarship programs and fundraising efforts, ACF is building the next generation of breed-conscious professionals and ensuring sustained innovation in Charolais cattle.<\/p>\n

Mail your Gift:<\/strong>
American Charolais Foundation
11700 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
EIN: 81-3471120
Make checks payable to ACF. Include name + email<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLooking for another way to give?\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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