Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Wdm, Iowa, registered in 1945, with $65,263,992 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5400 University Ave, Wdm, IA, 50266 EIN 42-0331840 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2022)
$65.3M
▼ 5.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$79.6M
Net assets
$1.7B
Employees
70
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—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 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation— 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 rating255 mo reserves · -22% 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 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation: 255 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
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. For Iowa Farm Bureau Federation: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities.
What they do
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.
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.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $61.9M (FY2013) to $65.3M (FY2022) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $20.3MNet assets $1.7B
Operating margin
-22.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7B
Total liabilities
$20.3M
Net assets
$1.7B
Salaries & benefits
$8.1M
10% of expenses
Board members
11
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,263,992▼5.9% | $79,625,467▲120% | $1,691,850,307▼0.7% | $1,712,183,129▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $69,379,179▼40.9% | $36,145,043▲18.4% | $1,703,603,665▼5.9% | $1,721,496,861▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $117,381,320▲34.9% | $30,529,965▼45.9% | $1,810,711,865▲20.3% | $1,817,745,146▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,995,533▼10.8% | $56,392,802▲44.4% | $1,505,279,865▼4.4% | $1,514,260,280▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $97,485,677▼16.1% | $39,048,404▲8.0% | $1,574,287,379▼4.8% | $1,612,075,235▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $116,207,347▲28.7% | $36,162,020▲14.2% | $1,653,070,842▼4.0% | $1,689,946,955▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $90,288,925▲1.8% | $31,676,964▼15.3% | $1,722,034,877▲21.2% | $1,758,817,880▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $88,687,217▲0.8% | $37,397,759▲18.5% | $1,421,311,408▲4.6% | $1,456,907,487▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $87,988,415▲42.0% | $31,559,574▲5.0% | $1,358,207,991▲22.4% | $1,389,134,371▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $61,942,242 | $30,047,305▲2.1% | $1,109,434,394▲9.7% | $1,139,797,741▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,430,182 | $1,011,586,635 | $1,041,931,807 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2022)
Highest-paid: Dana Ardary — $183,628 (0.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Ardary | Marketing Manager | 40 | $183,628 |
| Joe Heinrich | Former Vice President | 18 | $73,673 |
| William Frazee | District 9 Director | 18 | $51,406 |
| Andy Hill | District 2 Director | 18 | $48,760 |
| Randy Brincks | District 1 Director | 18 | $48,723 |
| Tim Kaldenberg | District 8 Director | 18 | $47,897 |
| Joe Dierickx | District 6 Director | 18 | $47,488 |
| Matt Schuiteman | District 3 Director | 18 | $47,217 |
| Brian Feldpausch | Vice President | 18 | $47,181 |
| Greg Jochum | Former District 4 Director | 18 | $46,578 |
| Rick Plowman | District 7 Director | 18 | $46,023 |
| Sharyl Bruning | District 4 Director | 18 | $5,406 |
| Allen Burt | District 5 Director | 18 | $660 |
| Brent Johnson | President | 20 | — |
| Chad Bishop | Director, Information Reso | 25 | — |
| Craig D Hill | Former President | 20 | — |
| Duane Johnson | Former Executive Director/ | 20 | — |
| Edward Parker | Former General Counsel | 30 | — |
| James Gardner | Chief Financial Officer | 30 | — |
| Karl Olson | Assistant General Counsel | 40 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ita Group | Travel Services | $1,162,807 |
| Times Citizens Communications | Mgm & Printg of Pubs | $402,415 |
| Bow and Arrow | Marketing Prod Svc | $222,027 |
| Central Lighting & Equipment | Marketing Prod Svc | $169,712 |
| Center For Food Integrity | Integrated Marketing | $169,600 |
Grants made · $47.8M in FY2022
121 grants totaling $47.8M in FY2022 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Iowa Farm Bureau Federation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Ffa Foundation | Partnership contributions | $1,000,000 |
| Iowa High School Athleticassociation | General contribution | $838,750 |
| Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union | General contribution | $690,000 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement & advancement program | $454,525 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement, county share grant | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | County farm bureau operating agreement | $447,025 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Iowa Farm Bureau Federation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0331840, based in Wdm, Iowa.
- What is Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's EIN?
- Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0331840.
- How much revenue does Iowa Farm Bureau Federation report?
- Iowa Farm Bureau Federation reported $65,263,992 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Iowa Farm Bureau Federation have?
- CharityIndex grades Iowa Farm Bureau Federation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's latest Form 990 is $183,628, paid to Dana Ardary (Marketing Manager).
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Data for Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (EIN 42-0331840) 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.