2026-09-15T17:43:51-05:00 2025-10-31 710355269 LANDMARK PLC CPAS 200 W CAPITOL AVE SUITE 1700 LITTLE ROCK AR 72201 990 2024-11-01 814517307 ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION ARKA 5012244400 PO BOX 31 LITTLE ROCK AR 72203 LEIGH PRUSS VP FINANCE 5012244400 2026-09-15 1 1 SHERRY CHESSER CPA P00174819 5013752025 2024 LEIGH PRUSS PO BOX 31 LITTLE ROCK AR 72203 1078520 0 X WWW.ARFB.COM X 2016 AR ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL ISSUES, AND TO SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, LITIGATION, AND DISASTER RELIEF. 20 0 0 52 0 0 820456 910850 0 0 34912 35350 -54711 -143915 800657 802285 889072 352358 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122470 160128 1011542 512486 -210885 289799 1204836 1384514 588116 428392 616720 956122 X ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL ISSUES, AND TO SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, LITIGATION, AND DISASTER RELIEF. 0 0 142352 80000 27668 AG IN THE CLASSROOM IS A NATIONALLY AFFILIATED PROGRAM TO INCREASE AGRICULTURAL LITERACY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAMS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN FARM AND CITY BY TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT FARMING AND FOOD PRODUCTION. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE COORDINATING AGENCY FOR THE PROGRAM IN ARKANSAS BY PROVIDING CHILDREN'S BOOKS, PRODUCTION MAPS, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, OTHER CLASSROOM MATERIALS, AND EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS FEATURING THE MAJOR CROPS PRODUCED IN ARKANSAS. ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU STAFF MEMBERS CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT AGRICULTURE TO INDIVIDUAL CLASSROOMS, ENTIRE GRADES, OR WHOLE SCHOOLS. THE AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS GARDEN GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS AND AWARDS FOR TEACHERS EDUCATING ABOUT AGRICULTURE. 97590 66960 6815 EDUCATING ABOUT AGRICULTURE AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION TO APPRECIATE AND ENGAGE IN ARKANSAS' LARGEST INDUSTRY IS A PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION THROUGH FUNDING VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL GRANTS, HOSTING AN AG MECHANICS CONTEST TO INSPIRE INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE, PARTNERING WITH 4-H PROGRAMS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS. 94321 81850 60300 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA - THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND OPERATION OF THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. THE NATURE OF THIS PARTNERSHIP IS TO SUPPORT AND FOSTER COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE THE FFA CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION. 44177 5000 15008 SINCE 1947, THE ARKANSAS FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR PROGRAM HAS SERVED AS A VEHICLE TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING FARM FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR PROGRAM ARE:- TO GIVE RECOGNITION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO FARM FAMILIES WHO ARE DOING AN OUTSTANDING JOB ON THEIR FARM AND IN THEIR COMMUNITY.- TO GAIN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY AND STATE.- TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON IMPROVED FARM PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT. 88600 88600 30000 ARKANSAS HUNTERS FEEDING THE HUNGRY (AHFTH) FOCUSES ON SHARING AN ABUNDANT RESOURCE, WILD GAME, WITH ARKANSANS WHO ARE HUNGRY. SINCE 2000, AHFTH RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF HUNTERS TO DONATE VENISON AND OTHER WILD GAME, AS WELL AS COOPERATION FROM MEAT PROCESSORS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, SUPPORT FROM LOCAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATIONS AND THE GENEROSITY OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS. THE FOUNDATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE ENABLED AN EXPANSION OF THE MEAT STICK PROGRAM INTO ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PROVIDING A LOW-FAT SNACK FOR STUDENTS WHO CAN OFTEN BE WITHOUT A SIGNIFICANT PROTEIN SOURCE. 42919 29948 0 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES - TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTUREAL AND RURAL ISSUES, AND TO SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION. 175696 123548 45008 509959 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 AR X LEIGH PRUSS 5012244400 PO BOX 31 LITTLE ROCK AR 72203 JARROD YATES EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 40.00 X 0 264035 52800 RICH HILLMAN OUTGOING PRESIDENT 0.00 0.00 X X 0 51200 0 DAN WRIGHT INCOMING PRESIDENT 5.00 25.00 X X 0 60395 0 MIKE FREEZE VICE PRESIDENT 5.00 20.00 X X 0 28400 0 TERRY DABBS INCOMING SECRETARY/PRESIDE 1.00 5.00 X X 0 30425 0 JON CARROLL DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 13350 0 DANA STEWART DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 9225 0 JACK EVANS DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 12300 0 SHERRY FELTS DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 12300 0 CHASE GROVES DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 26100 0 TERRY LASTER DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 5250 0 MEGAN ALLEN DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 16850 0 CALEB PLYLER DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 13625 0 JOE THRASH DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 11600 0 JASON HENSON DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 16650 0 BOB SHOFNER DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 12150 0 BRAD DOYLE DIRECTOR 1.00 5.00 X 0 5550 0 0 589405 52800 0 0 1 0 0 116107 530000 264743 910850 35663 35663 97824 98137 -313 -313 -313 34183 116107 178098 -143915 -143915 802285 0 0 -108565 322358 322358 30000 30000 2527 2527 9193 9193 69292 69292 500 500 42272 42272 EVENTS EXPENSE 33997 33997 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2347 2347 512486 509959 2527 0 711142 282392 1023 128 10741 0 20401 19220 55750 55750 0 0 461529 1082774 1204836 1384514 15616 13392 572500 415000 588116 428392 X 594671 874297 22049 81825 616720 956122 1204836 1384514 289799 49603 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 233200 526945 744325 820456 910850 3235776 233200 526945 744325 820456 910850 3235776 1920337 1315439 1418 6758 21646 33491 35663 98976 5234 5234 3339986 0.39380 0.37670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 55750 55750 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS PAYABLE 415000 415000 X 1027460 49603 178099 227702 799758 2527 2527 802285 688058 178099 178099 509959 2527 2527 512486 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION HAS RECEIVED A DETERMINATION LETTER INDICATING THAT IT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(3). ACCOUNTING STANDARDS REQUIRE THE FOUNDATION TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD BE UNSUSTAINABLE UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; HOWEVER THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 178,099. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 178,099. TRAP SHOOT 42065 35190 6875 2309 4533 5821 3686 FOUNDATION NIGHT 94800 70949 23851 83168 39120 10739 1 13425 9968 3457 28478 244 150290 116107 34183 2309 4533 117467 39120 14669 178098 -143915 1 ARKANSAS HUNTERS FEEDING THE HUNGRY PO BOX 55303 LITTLE ROCK AR 72215 710843575 501(C)(3) 88600 0 DONATIONS PLUS MATCHING FUNDS ARKANSAS FFA FOUNDATION 301 CATHERINE PARK RD HOT SPRINGS AR 71913 237079719 501(C)(3) 60300 0 DEPT OF ED MOU - FUNDS FOR FFA ARKANSAS FFA FOUNDATION 301 CATHERINE PARK RD HOT SPRINGS AR 71913 237079719 501(C)(3) 10000 0 DONATION ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION 1 FOUR-H WAY LITTLE ROCK AR 72223 716060767 501(C)(3) 10000 0 DONATION ARKANSAS FFA FOUNDATION 301 CATHERINE PARK RD HOT SPRINGS AR 71913 237079719 501(C)(3) 7500 0 DONATION-TRAP SHOOT PROCEEDS ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION 1 FOUR-H WAY LITTLE ROCK AR 72223 716060767 501(C)(3) 7500 0 DONATION-TRAP SHOOT PROCEEDS GIRL SCOUT DIAMONDS OF ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA & TEXAS 1719 MERRILL DRIVE LITTLE ROCK AR 72212 710309373 501(C)(3) 7500 0 SUPPORT AGRICULTURE-CENTERED ACTIVITIES AND BADGE PROGRAMS GIRL SCOUTS IN THEIR COMMUNITY PROGRAM TROOPS. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY 2400 OLD MAIN HILL LOGAN UT 84332 876000528 501(C)(3) 50000 0 ELEMENTARY AG EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM 10 AG IN THE CLASSROOM GRANTS 12925 30000 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A REPORT OF HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WERE SPENT AND TRACK QUANTIFIABLE MEASURES OF HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE REACHED BY THE PROGRAM THE GRANT FUNDED. THE FOUNDATION STIPULATES THE RELATED REPORT DATE AND REQUIRES THE RECIPIENT TO ALLOW ACCESS TO FINANCIAL RECORDS TO VERIFY GRANT EXPENDITURES AND ACTIVITES. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JARROD YATES EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 0 259760 0 0 0 4275 0 41676 0 11124 0 316835 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PRIOR TO FILING, THE VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE WILL REVIEW AND SIGN THE RETURN. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY WITH THE BOARD AND LEGAL COUNSEL AND SIGNED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PAY ANY COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION REFLECTED IN PART VII AS PAID FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IS DETERMINED BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATION WHO ENGAGES A COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM AND USES A SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN DESIGNED BY THEM. ALL SALARIES FALL WITHIN THE DESIGNATED RANGES OF THE PLAN, ARE APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND REFERRED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION PO BOX 31 LITTLE ROCK AR 72203 710888051 AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS AR 501(C)(3) PF ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION 0 ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION PO BOX 31 LITTLE ROCK AR 72203 710242776 AGRICULTURAL ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION SHARING AR 501(C)(5) 0 FARM BUREAU BUILDING INC PO BOX 31 LITTLE ROCK AR 72203 716055307 RENTAL AR ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION C 0 ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU INVESTMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 31 LITTLE ROCK AR 72203 716050687 INVESTMENTS AR ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION C 0 ARKANSAS CASUALTY INVESTMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 31 LITTLE ROCK AR 72203 716050686 INVESTMENTS AR ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION C 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION P 222726 ACTUAL ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU INVESTMENT CORPORATION C 500000 ACTUAL