The angus foundation, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit affiliate of the american angus association, secures and stewards charitable gifts to cultivate and foster the advancement of education, youth and research activities benefiting the angus breed.

Annual scholarships are awarded to qualifying individuals. support and sponsor the national junior angus association, youth beef industry congress, young cattleman's conference, and other programs and events. provide funding for research projects to identify possible solutions to the unique challenges incurred by agricultural interests, specifically the beef cattle industry.