Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs
Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Ames, Iowa, registered in 1967, with $287,536 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1883, Ames, IA, 50010 EIN 42-0815497 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$288K
▼ 17.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$321K
Net assets
$155K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America: 6 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $78K (FY2010) to $288K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,405Net assets $155K
Operating margin
-11.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$158K
Total liabilities
$2,405
Net assets
$155K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287,536▼17.9% | $320,593▼3.9% | $155,179▼17.6% | $157,584▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $350,251▲86.8% | $333,541▲30.1% | $188,236▲9.7% | $189,983▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $187,546▼42.5% | $256,305▼1.4% | $171,526▼28.6% | $173,767▼28.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $326,037▼58.8% | $259,815▼64.9% | $240,286▲38.0% | $241,238▲36.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $791,757▲144% | $739,868▲185% | $174,064▲42.5% | $176,684▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $324,453▲127% | $259,450▲118% | $122,175▲114% | $124,449▲115% | 990 |
| 2018 | $143,090▲93.3% | $119,100▲145% | $57,172▲118% | $57,855▲33.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $74,024▲103% | $48,623▲62.3% | $26,187▲3232% | $43,236▲112% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $36,450▲22.5% | $29,964▼29.6% | $786▲107% | $20,354▲333% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $29,763▼65.7% | $42,581▼50.4% | -$11,388▼896% | $4,704▼79.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $86,829▲12.0% | $85,913▲1.1% | $1,430▲178% | $23,032▲785% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $77,538 | $84,991 | $514 | $2,603 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $5,300 total
1 grant to Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America totaling $5,300, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Wildlife Federation | Conservation assistance | 2017 | $5,300 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0815497, based in Ames, Iowa.
- What is Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America's EIN?
- Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0815497.
- How much revenue does Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America report?
- Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America reported $287,536 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America have?
- CharityIndex grades Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union of America (EIN 42-0815497) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.