2024-10-29T06:48:03-07:00 2023-12-31 420331840 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 5400 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266 990 2023-01-01 420137360 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation IOWA 3194725231 1105 W 9th St Vinton IA 52349 Michael Hopper President 3194725231 2024-03-25 true true Timothy Bigley P03143640 5152255400 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Benton County Farm Bureau Michael Hopper 1105 W 9th St Vinton IA 52349 191720 false 0626 X N/A X 1918 IA To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. 16 16 2 16 0 0 1020526 20165 68593 71873 -989 34316 21624 8108 1109754 134462 4842 16922 0 42972 46613 0 0 76242 83383 124056 146918 985698 -12456 1698686 1706669 5208 3410 1693478 1703259 X To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. false false See Schedule O. See Schedule O. See Schedule O. false true false true false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Matt Werner Treasurer 3194725231 1105 W 9th St Vinton IA 52349 Michael Hopper President 1.50 X X 0 0 100 Samantha Peterson Vice President 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Matthew Werner Secretary/Treasurer 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Darren Stein Voting Delegate 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Shelby Williams Former Director (10/23) 1.00 X 0 0 0 William Newton Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Ritscher Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Al Schafbuch Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Kroneman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dustin Schirm Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Wrage Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Thompson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dean Jensen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Kerkman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lynn Rinderknecht Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Kotouc Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Devin Lansing Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Baily Sonka Former Director (10/23) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carissa Buttjer Former Director (10/23) 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 100 false false false 20165 20165 Membership dues 813910 71873 0 0 71873 34318 0 34318 23443 21059 2384 2384 2384 36197 36199 -2 -2 0 0 -2 Expense recoveries 900099 3648 3648 0 0 Other 900099 2076 2076 0 0 5724 134462 77597 0 36700 13922 0 3000 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 41013 0 0 0 2159 0 0 0 3341 0 0 0 1753 0 0 0 2003 0 0 0 1797 0 0 0 1272 0 0 0 14708 0 0 0 5420 0 0 0 10501 0 0 0 38566 0 0 0 680 0 0 0 836 0 0 0 Dues and subscriptions 3641 0 0 0 Other program services 1402 0 0 0 Membership acquisition 811 0 0 0 Miscellaneous -7 0 0 0 146918 0 0 0 124979 105189 32841 33093 4409 4702 224538 167707 59507 56831 229203 256499 1247747 1250355 1698686 1706669 5208 3410 5208 3410 X 1693478 1703259 1693478 1703259 1698686 1706669 -12456 22237 X false false false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true false false Other Part III-A, Line 1. 90% of dues came from persons, families, or entities who paid annual dues of $132 or less in 2023. See Rev. Proc. 2022-38. 1006715 53223 24600 138 1035200 0 995176 11539 1006715 1.00000 false false 0 12182 12182 200751 157122 43629 11605 10585 1020 56831 FBL Deferred Annuity 255179 F CFBRDT, LLC 995176 C 1250355 Pt V, Line 4 The Board designated funds are invested in a diversified portfolio that will provide a source of investment income to support the Organizations programs on a long-term basis. true Benton County Agricultural Society 805 E 5th St Vinton IA 52349 420686919 501(c)(3) 13225 General Contribution 1 Pt I Line 2 Grant requests are accepted from non-profit organizations that are aligned with the mission and goals of the Benton County Farm Bureau. Disbursements of funds is approved by the Board of Directors. Monitoring of awarded grants may include one or more of the following: a site visit to grant recipient, phone contact or file notes. Pt VI, Line 6 Any person may be a Farm Bureau member. All Farm Bureau members have the same vote and access to member benefits. Pt VI, Line 7a The Organizations members elect the Board of Directors each year at the annual meeting. In order to hold an officer position within Farm Bureau, the member must be actively engaged in farming, which must be his/her primary interest. Pt VI, Line 7b Decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members include setting annual membership dues and nominating voting delegates to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Pt VI, Line 11b Management reviews the documents and presents the return to all members of the governing body. Following final board approval, the return is signed by an officer and submitted to the IRS. Pt VI, Line 12c On an annual basis, all officers, directors, and key employees are required to sign a statement which affirms that they have: 1) received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, 2) read and understood the policy, 3) agreed to comply with the policy, 4) understand that the Organization is tax-exempt and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose. A sub-committee, comprised of non-conflicted Board of Directors, annually receives all conflict of interest information, reviews, and determines if there are conflicts of interest. The committee then reports its findings back to the Board. Pt VI, Line 19 The Organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available for public inspection. Pursuant to state law, some documents may be available to members. Other Part III, Line 4a - Policy Development - A group of Benton County Farm Bureau leaders met with local elected officials to discuss budgets and rural issues to represent our farming members. A Committee formulated a survey making it available to the farmer members encouraging them to participate in the grassroots policy development process. The questions were regarding issues at the local, state, and national levels. Policy was written based on results of the survey for the rural communities and agricultural sector. Issue surfacing was promoted, members were encouraged to surface, post, and prioritize rural and ag related issues through e-mails and on-line. Both in person and virtual meetings were held with state legislators to discuss important issues affecting agriculture before the new session began. A group of members hosted a teleconference to meet with state legislators twice during the state legislative session to discuss important issued impacting agriculture. Other Part III, Line 4b - Public Relations - There was a tent at the County Fair where members were able to come and socialize with the board members, get information on member benefits, and get a meal voucher provided by Benton County Farm Bureau. The meal voucher was valid at many different stands around the Fair and also included a beverage. Having the Member Appreciation Event at the County Fair also allowed for the board members to talk to potential new members and discuss all of the benefits they get through the Farm Bureau. There was also a presentation from Frazier Nursery with trees and shrubs on display as well as some door prizes. With the more relaxed environment of the event families that have young children were more likely to come and socialize. It was also an easy way for members that were already at the Fair to stop by. Other Part III, Line 4c - Education - The organization communicated with teachers, educators, and schools, including FFA advisors, promoting resources and grant opportunities available to incorporate agriculture into the classrooms. The Education Outreach Program Coordinator provided lesson plans for students and teachers. The Ag in the Classroom Program reached 820 students through classroom lessons, community events, and STEM kits. Up to $3,000 of local scholarships were awarded to 4 high school students as they furthered their education.