World Food Prize Foundation Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsIowa, United States51-200 Employees
The World Food Prize Foundation is a non-profit based in Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1986 by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, who received the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. It honors individuals whose work has advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food worldwide, regardless of race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs. Beyond the prize, the foundation hosts the Borlaug Dialogue international symposium and runs youth programs such as the Global Youth Institute and the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship. In June 2026, the organization expanded its offices in Des Moines as part of its ongoing effort to advance global food security, agricultural innovation, and sustainable development. Its activities include youth education programs and international internships aimed at engaging the next generation in careers related to agriculture and food security.