2026-09-17T10:05:21-07:00 2025-12-31 420331840 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 5400 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266 990 2025-01-01 420158725 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation IOWA 3193342561 1400 1st Street W Independence IA 50644 Randy Francois Treasurer 3193342561 2026-09-16 true Timothy Bigley P03143640 5152255400 2025 Buchanan County Farm Bureau Meghan Leibold 1400 1st Street W Independence IA 50644 178075 false 0626 X N/A X 1917 IA To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. 10 10 0 13 0 0 22989 26299 80460 79245 163878 48012 -11411 0 255916 153556 2900 5150 0 190 225 0 0 107819 118043 110909 123418 145007 30138 1558594 1615821 2943 3790 1555651 1612031 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 1 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Randy Francois Treasurer 3193342561 1400 1st St W Independence IA 50644 Meghan Leibold President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Luke Weston Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 45 Lucretia Mangrich Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Katherine Wegner Former Secretary (10/25) 1.00 X X 0 0 45 Randy Francois Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Carl Dodge Voting Delegate 1.00 X X 0 0 90 Alex Crow Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jared Kelly Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Craig Sperfslage Former Director (10/25) 0.50 X 0 0 0 Erin Thompson Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Emily Martins Director (11/25) 0.50 X 0 0 0 Andy Erger Director (11/25) 0.50 X 0 0 45 0 0 225 false false false 26110 189 26299 Membership dues 813910 79245 0 0 79245 42709 0 42709 29822 24519 5303 5303 0 0 5303 153556 79245 0 48012 2150 0 3000 0 225 0 0 0 1760 0 0 0 2010 0 0 0 1947 0 0 0 33031 0 0 0 2656 0 0 0 9785 0 0 0 7800 0 0 0 6634 0 0 0 2726 0 0 0 38720 0 0 0 156 0 0 0 1889 0 0 0 Dues and subscriptions 3906 0 0 0 Membership acquisition 3463 0 0 0 Other program services 1408 0 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance 102 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 123418 0 0 0 307231 70414 2763 3047 5090 4699 547 391 250725 544619 997328 997350 1558594 1615821 2943 3790 2943 3790 X 1555651 1612031 1555651 1612031 1558594 1615821 30138 26242 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 5090 4699 391 391 FBL Deferred Annuity Investment 2174 F CFBRDT, LLC 995176 C 997350 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 - Policy Development - Buchanan County Farm Bureau hosted a meeting with supervisors and our engineer to review the county budget, tax evaluations, rural road and bridge projects, water quality initiatives, flood mitigation efforts, and staffing updates. Additionally, Buchanan County Farm Bureau organized a town hall with our legislators to discuss current developments and key issues being addressed during the legislative session. Other Part III, Line 4b - Promotion - Buchanan County Farm Bureau carried out several community and agricultural support efforts, including hosting T-Bone Tuesday to celebrate Beef month and Windsor Wednesday to celebrate Pork month. We also provided napkins and water for the FFA Farmer Meals program and supported FFA activities, including FFA Week snacks and the help send an FFA student to attend the FFA Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. Buchanan County Farm Bureau sponsored Buccaneer and Friends of Action organizations and supported the local food bank. Farm safety materials were also distributed to help promote safe practices in the agricultural community. Other Part III, Line 4c - Membership - Buchanan County Farm Bureau supports its members through a membership program that provides opportunities for education, engagement, and connection. Members have access to learning resources, agricultural updates, volunteer activities, and special events that encourage stronger involvement in the agricultural community. Membership plays a key role in supporting the organizations work by sustaining outreach efforts and daily operations. Through these efforts, Buchanan County Farm Bureau continues to strengthen community connections and promote agricultural awareness throughout Buchanan County. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contract labor 33031.