{"id":132704,"date":"2026-02-10T15:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/?page_id=132704"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T18:27:08","slug":"bison-foundations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/bison-foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"Bison Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bison Foundations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The National Bison Association is proud to work with a broad spectrum of partners to achieve our mission.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Throlson American Bison Foundation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please donate<\/a> to the Throlson American Bison Foundation to support the continued education of the next generation of bison stewards through its annual scholarship program and other educational outreach programs. Formed in 1992 to honor Ken Throlson, DVM, \u201cDoc Ken\u201d, for all the knowledge he had passed along to new and established bison producers over the years. College juniors, seniors, or graduate students studying bison-related fields can apply. Please consider supporting the Throlson American Bison Foundation and note the organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in which donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law (tax ID 84-1209568).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The National Bison Association Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 Throlson American Bison Scholarship Program. This program has been established to encourage bison-related studies and develop leadership among future bison industry professionals. In January 2027, the Throlson American Bison Foundation will award scholarships totaling, but not limited to, $10,000 to outstanding college junior, senior or graduate students studying fields related to the bison industry. A minimum of $2,000 of the $10,000 amount will be awarded in memory of Richard Zahringer to a student pursuing a degree in agricultural economics, ag-business, or accounting. Ideally, this student will have a future interest in livestock, specifically bison. Click here to apply – https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/throlson-scholarship-application\/<\/a> and apply by October 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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National Buffalo Foundation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Preserve their History. Foster their Future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Buffalo Foundation’s mission is to be the major trusted funding source for bison research and education.  We will continue to provide leadership by creating and strengthening partnerships to proactively enhance the future of the bison. In recent years, the National Buffalo Foundation Board of Directors have focused on the current needs of the industry and the general public while working to expand the financial resources needed to fund some very promising future projects. Learn more at https:\/\/www.nationalbuffalofoundation.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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