2026-09-02T09:50:20-07:00 2025-12-31 420331840 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 5400 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266 990 2025-01-01 420685007 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation IOWA 6418323043 709 Main St Osage IA 50461 Ken Kroneman Treasurer 6418323043 2026-09-02 true Timothy Bigley P03143640 5152255400 2025 Mitchell County Farm Bureau Katie Elgin 709 Main St Osage IA 50461 160346 false 0626 X N/A X 1918 IA To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. 12 12 0 19 0 0 34676 34955 72000 70260 48786 44533 0 155462 149748 4926 5677 0 687 750 0 0 98688 116608 104301 123035 51161 26713 1437944 1498838 3198 9023 1434746 1489815 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 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false X 12 12 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Ken Kroneman Treasurer 6418323043 709 Main St Osage IA 50461 Katie Elgin President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Brendt Warrington Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 125 Kayla Groff Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 250 Marcus Uthe Former Secretary (10/25) 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Ken Kroneman Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 125 Nick Thorson Voting Delegate 2.00 X X 0 0 150 Beth Rachut Former Voting Delegate (10/25) 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Garrett Barker Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bradford Bisbee Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jordon Groff Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rodney Koch Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lee Meitner Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kristin Newton Director 1.00 X 0 0 50 Carter Patterson Director 1.00 X 0 0 50 0 0 750 false false false 17419 17536 34955 Membership dues 813910 70260 0 0 70260 36992 0 36992 18139 10598 7541 7541 0 0 7541 149748 70260 0 44533 2677 0 3000 0 750 0 0 0 1171 0 0 0 1421 0 0 0 2683 0 0 0 38027 0 0 0 10196 0 0 0 7846 0 0 0 7930 0 0 0 8117 0 0 0 7954 0 0 0 25762 0 0 0 890 0 0 0 Dues and subscriptions 2834 0 0 0 Membership acquisition 193 0 0 0 Other program services 937 0 0 0 Repairs and maintenance 647 0 0 0 123035 0 0 0 43 43 78931 65756 3620 4682 8703 8703 0 0 246197 314701 1109153 1113656 1437944 1498838 2698 8523 500 500 3198 9023 X 1434746 1489815 1434746 1489815 1437944 1498838 26713 28356 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 $143 or less in 2025. See Rev. Proc. 2024-40. 1065494 63842 25845 197 1103294 1035200 55670 25215 161 1065494 1006715 53223 24600 138 1035200 0 995176 11539 1006715 1.00000 false false 0 0 8703 8703 0 0 FBL Deferred Annuity 118480 F CFBRDT, LLC 995176 C 1113656 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. Pt VI, Line 6 The organization has members. Any person may be a county Farm Bureau member. All county Farm Bureau members have voting rights and the same access to member benefits. Pt VI, Line 7a The organizations members elect the Board of Directors. Pt VI, Line 7b Certain rights are reserved to members of the organization, including: 1) elect the Board of Directors, including the voting delegate to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, 2) adopt amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, and 3) adopt amendments to those bylaws designated as member bylaws. Pt VI, Line 11b A complete copy of Form 990 is provided to members of the governing body for review prior to filing. The return is then signed by an authorized officer and filed with 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 - Promotion - The organization employs an Ag in the Classroom Coordinator. This year the coordinator was able to make over 5,000 student contacts. The coordinator, along with several volunteers and community partners, conducted an Ag Fair for all 2nd grade students and a rural Drivers Education Program for 9th grade students. A scholarship committee was formed and provided scholarships to local students planning to attend college. The organization participates in and sponsors many events for the benefit of members and the larger community. They held their annual grocery cart races which results in healthy foods, along with monetary donations, being donated to local food pantries. The Mitchell County Farm Bureau utilizes their tractor cab simulator at several events. The cab is fitted with a farming simulator to allow community members the opportunity to see what farming in a real tractor is like. Through the annual 4th of July BBQ hosted by the organization, community members learned about Farm Bureau. They participated in the County Fair by donating apples to the Little Hands on the Farm program. They used signs at the fair to promote agriculture in Mitchell County. They also actively use social media to promote Farm Bureau and agriculture. Other Part III, Line 4b - Policy - The organization promoted the issue surfacing and issue prioritization process by getting grassroots members to participate through electronic surveys. Board members used member input to develop policy positions, followed by the organizations Voting Delegate representing the County Farm Bureaus policy position at the Summer Policy Adoption Conference. Volunteers met with elected officials at the state, national, and local level to promote agriculture and advocate for the advancement of issues important to members. The board met with the County Board of Supervisors and other local officials to discuss the importance of agriculture and improving the condition of the county. Members educated and advocated Farm Bureau policy to the County Board of Supervisors. Board Members responded to call-to-action email requests encouraging the advancement of member policy to their legislators. Volunteers attend a Day at the Capitol to meet lawmakers and keep member policy a priority. Other Part III, Line 4c - Membership - The County Farm Bureau operates a membership program that provides members with access to educational resources, industry updates, and opportunities for professional engagement. During the year, the County Farm Bureau served members, offering a structured platform for networking, training, and participation in mission aligned initiatives. Membership benefits included access to educational workshops, digital publications, volunteer opportunities, and member only events, all designed to support the professional growth and community involvement of participants. The Organization hosted opportunities for young farmers to network including a family night out. Membership revenue helps support the Organizations broader mission by funding outreach efforts, program development, and operational capacity. The membership program continues to promote engagement, strengthen community connections, and expand awareness of the Organizations activities. Pt VI, Line 2 Jordon Groff and Kayla Groff have a family relationship. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contract labor 38027.