EIN 42-0331840

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(5)
Num. employees
70
State
Year formed
1918
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation works to create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities through marketing and communications, which issues the weekly publication "Iowa Farm Bureau spokesman." They also implement programs and policies by working with 100 county Farm bureaus and their volunteer leaders around the state through the development and delivery of training programs.
Related structure
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is a parent organization to a group of 101 other organizations.
Total revenues
$65,263,992
2023
Total expenses
$79,625,467
2023
Total assets
$1,712,183,129
2023
Num. employees
70
2023

Program areas at Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Marketing and communications - news service issues the weekly publication, Iowa Farm Bureau spokesman, which is the primary communications vehicle between state and county leaders and farming members providing reports on Farm Bureau policy implementation and regulatory issues as well as state, national and international agriculture news. Also published is a bi-monthly magazine, family living, distributed to ag-supporting members. Approximately 130,000 members benefited from both publications. Additionally, a weekly e-newsletter for member leaders, the dirt, is also published by news services benefitting over 900 members each week. The spokesman speaks is a farmer-focused podcast that has over 83,272 unique downloads on useful Farm trends and tips since its inception. The team also produces a semi-annual consumer e-newsletter, the Iowa dish, with a subscriber base of more than 75,688 subscribers featuring Farm and food news. Marketing focuses on member retention and acquisition through various mediums including video, advertising, print, radio, multi-media and web marketing. The team markets Farm Bureau benefits, services, policy positions and programs to the membership as well as the public and oversees the organization's brand. They also manage relationships with member benefit partners and coordinate partner promotions. Key events include the Iowa state fair, ffa, outreach efforts with the university of Iowa through our anf partnership and Iowa state university through our Farm strong partnership, among numerous other partnerships. Combined, partner promotions reached over two million consumers with farming and Farm Bureau information. Public relations strategically communicates Farm Bureau policy and agricultural issues to key organizational stakeholders, including: members, employees, elected leaders, members of the news media, influencers and the general public. The team conducts message, media and communications training for members, training over 115 last year. The team also managed media relation efforts, coordinating 184 media interviews resulting in nearly 1,486 placements with a reach of over 8.8 million. The digital marketing department provides strategic outreach through online (web-based) and social media platforms (facebook, instagram, twitter, snapchat, etc.) To engage, develop, maintain and expand relevant and impactful dialogues with key audiences. Over 155,000 members benefited from these programs.
Government relations - work with volunteer agricultural leaders to influence public policy decisions at the county, state and national levels. Provides information, education, and advocacy about issues affecting farmers and other rural iowans. Over 156,000 members benefited.
Field service - work with 100 county Farm bureaus and their volunteer leaders around the state to implement programs, activities, and policies that benefit members and the organization in general. This is accomplished by development and delivery of training programs for county boards of directors and their executive boards as well as key county committee members. These programs enhance leadership skills and stimulate development of future leaders for Farm Bureau, agriculture, and rural Iowa. The member education programs such as regularly scheduled webinars and in-person conferences, help members across the state with their business succession and transition challenges, risk management strategies and business development decisions. The educational programs also assist farmers and young farmers to begin new Farm businesses, assists farmers to improve their existing Farm and business management skills and improve net Farm income.

Grants made by Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Iowa FFA FoundationPartnership Contributions$1,000,000
Iowa High School Athletic AssociationGeneral Contribution$838,750
Iowa Girls' High School Athletic UnionGeneral Contribution$690,000
...and 117 more grants made totalling $3,107,750

Personnel at Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

NameTitleCompensation
James GardnerChief Financial Officer and Controller / Controller and Chief Financial Officer$0
Sara PayneChief Marketing and Communications Officer / Chief Marketing and Communication Officer$0
Marty SchwagerExecutive Director , Secretary - Treasurer$0
Chad bishopDirector , Information Resources$0
Donald PetersenDirector , Government Relations / Director Government Relations$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$110,346
Program services$6,947,641
Investment income and dividends$39,714,636
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$7,644,954
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,791,033
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-4,203
Miscellaneous revenues$59,585
Total revenues$65,263,992

Form 990s for Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-09-13990View PDF
2022-102023-09-14990View PDF
2021-102022-09-15990View PDF
2020-102021-09-13990View PDF
2019-102020-12-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsUnionsAgricultural programsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementAgricultureBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyOperates internationallyState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsRelated 527
General information
Address
5400 University Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
iowafarmbureau.com/ 
Phone
(515) 225-5400
IRS details
EIN
42-0331840
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1918
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
813930: Labor Unions
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has new information, or want to find more organizations like Iowa Farm Bureau Federation?

Create free Cause IQ account