Nonprofit · EIN 42-1036179
IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $24,640,673 | $23,408,801 | $1,231,872 | $27,093,304 | $8,582,127 | $18,511,177 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,252,047 | $25,944,919 | $2,307,128 | $27,369,569 | $8,028,522 | $19,341,047 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $20,970,550 | $20,156,684 | $813,866 | $20,266,725 | $3,300,266 | $16,966,459 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $267,931
- Program service revenue
- $23,865,496
- Investment income
- $354,439
- Net rental income
- $117,187
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$14,334
- Other revenue
- $152,807
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,958,137
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,375,757
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,588,916
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,659,572
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $43,962
- Occupancy
- $43,102
- Travel
- $392,394
- Depreciation
- $87,462
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,369,569
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,093,304
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,582,127
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,511,177
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,665,065
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,042,602
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $468,575
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$12,888
- Gross receipts
- $25,481,745
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 460
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- IA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG FLOSS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $491,342 | $68,329 |
| BRIAN R JONES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $288,582 | $56,583 |
| RODNEY WILLIAMSON | VP OF RESEARCH & SUSTAINABILITY Key employee | 40 | $243,153 | $51,600 |
| KEVIN STUDER | DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL POLICY Key employee | 40 | $200,866 | $45,204 |
| SHANNON TEXTOR | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS Key employee | 40 | $188,169 | $38,359 |
| RYAN SAUER | VP OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $185,144 | $33,687 |
| CARRIE DODDS | VP OF GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $153,610 | $46,580 |
| MINDY LARSEN POLDBERG | VP OF GOV'T RELATIONS (UNTIL 7/24) Former | 40 | $143,760 | $40,688 |
| JULIE KIRBY | VP OF FINANCE (UNTIL 7/24) Former | 0 | $153,123 | $30,226 |
| GREG WANDREY | DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,818 | $20,919 |
| ALEXANDER BUCK | DIR. OF INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,261 | $46,031 |
| DENISE FORNEY | VP OF TALENT & ORG DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,845 | $20,632 |
| CHRIS BENGTSON | MGR. ECON ANALYSIS & INVESTMENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,498 | $10,200 |
| VALERIE SANCHEZ | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $97,634 | $22,320 |
| STUART SWANSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $11,250 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOLENE RIESSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $8,250 |
| DAN KEITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $5,600 |
| MARK MUELLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $5,000 |
| MIKE VER STEEG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,500 |
| LAURA FOELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,400 |
| ADAM BIERBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,100 |
| WILL CANNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,000 |
| LOGAN LYON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,000 |
| STEVE KUIPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $850 |
| ELLIOT HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RUSTY OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG FLOSS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $489,495 | $69,541 |
| BRIAN R JONES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $281,229 | $53,586 |
| MINDY LARSEN POLDBERG | DIR. OF GOV'T RELATIONS (UNTIL 7/24) Key employee | 40 | $232,868 | $55,540 |
| RODNEY WILLIAMSON | DIR. OF RESEARCH & SUSTAINABILITY Key employee | 40 | $235,960 | $51,011 |
| JULIE KIRBY | VP OF FINANCE (THRU 7/24) Officer | 40 | $225,634 | $42,730 |
| SHANNON TEXTOR | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Key employee | 40 | $182,534 | $37,997 |
| KEVIN STUDER | DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL POLICY Key employee | 40 | $173,974 | $43,166 |
| CARRIE DODDS | VP OF GRASSROOTS DEV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,988 | $45,358 |
| DAVID ERTL | TECH. COMMERCIALIZATION (UNTIL 6/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,349 | $41,762 |
| GREG WANDREY | DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,032 | $10,214 |
| RYAN SAUER | DIRECTOR OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,823 | $884 |
| JOLENE RIESSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $6,850 | $0 |
| STU SWANSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $6,450 | $0 |
| DENNIS FRIEST | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $4,950 | $0 |
| MARK MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $4,550 | $0 |
| DAN KEITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $3,900 | $0 |
| MIKE VER STEEG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,950 | $0 |
| ADAM BIERBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,500 | $0 |
| LANCE LILLIBRIDGE | OFFICER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $2,400 | $0 |
| STEVE KUIPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,100 | $0 |
| WILL CANNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,000 | $0 |
| LOGAN LYON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $1,800 | $0 |
| LAURA FOELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $1,000 | $0 |
| AARIKA SCHWARCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $100 | $0 |
| VALERIE SANCHEZ | SR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (FROM 8/24) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG FLOSS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $464,858 | $62,036 |
| BRIAN R JONES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $265,373 | $55,178 |
| RODNEY WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & DEV Key employee | 40 | $222,904 | $48,631 |
| MINDY LARSEN POLDBERG | DIRECTOR OF GOV'T RELATION Key employee | 40 | $207,297 | $54,100 |
| JULIE KIRBY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPS Officer | 40 | $215,316 | $37,497 |
| SHANNON TEXTOR | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,410 | $35,786 |
| KEVIN STUDER | FEDERAL POLICY ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,222 | $40,850 |
| GRANT MENKE | DIRECTOR OF MARKET DEVELOP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,940 | $40,929 |
| CARRIE DODDS | DIRECTOR OF GROWER SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,782 | $41,306 |
| DAVID ERTL | TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,446 | $39,442 |
| STU SWANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $6,900 | $0 |
| DENNIS FRIEST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $6,300 | $0 |
| LANCE LILLIBRIDGE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $3,700 | $0 |
| JOLENE RIESSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| DAN KEITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| MARK MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $3,600 | $0 |
| WILL CANNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,500 | $0 |
| ADAM BIERBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,400 | $0 |
| STEVE KUIPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $2,350 | $0 |
| LOGAN LYON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $1,400 | $0 |
| BARB KASTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $600 | $0 |
| MIKE VER STEEG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $300 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5505 NW 88TH ST STE 100, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-2948
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CRAIG FLOSS, 5505 NW 88TH STREET 100, JOHNSTON, IA 50131
- Signed the 990
- CRAIG FLOSS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (515) 225-9242
- Website
- IOWACORN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
THE IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (ICGA) IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION LOBBYING TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ITS MORE THAN 7,000 CORN FARMER MEMBERS. ICGA SERVES AS THE COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR IOWA CORN FARMERS, LOBBYING ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUES AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. ICGA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LONG-TERM IOWA CORN GROWER PROFITABILITY.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH: THE IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION RESEARCH IS CENTERED ON DEVELOPING NEW USES FOR CORN AND IMPROVING THE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY OF GROWING CORN. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE DISCOVER NEW USES TO HELP CREATE DEMAND FOR THE SURPLUS CROP. IN ADDITION, WE FUND RESEARCH TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CORN PRODUCTION. THIS IS THE KEY TO ADVANCING THE INDUSTRY AND IS IMPORTANT FOR THE FUTURE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF CORN FARMERS ACROSS THE NATION. SEVERAL PATENTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOPLASTICS AND BIOCHEMICALS TO MAKE RENEWABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL.ONE METHOD OF SUPPORTING RESEARCH IS THE WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION, NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION LLC (NPI) WHICH BEGAN OPERATIONS IN NOVEMBER OF 2024. THE STRATEGY OF NPI IS TO IDENTIFY UNEXPLOITED TECHNOLOGIES THAT, IF COMMERCIALIZED, WOULD PROVIDE BENEFITS TO CORN FARMERS.
- MARKET DEVELOPMENT: THE BEST WAY TO ENHANCE GROWER PROFITABILITY IS TO CREATE NEW DEMAND FOR CORN IN ALL FORMS. THE IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION'S (ICGA) INVESTMENT IN THE US GRAINS COUNCIL AND THE US MEAT EXPORT FEDERATION HAS HELPED INCREASE DEMAND FOR US CORN IN ALL FORMS AROUND THE WORLD, AND ALSO HELPED PROFITABILITY OF FARMERS IN IOWA AND AROUND THE COUNTRY. THE ICGA WORKS TO REDUCE TRADE BARRIERS FOR CORN AND LIVESTOCK AROUND THE WORLD TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EXPORT MARKETS FOR US FARMERS. ICGA WORKS TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR FOOD, FEED AND FUEL. ETHANOL IS A KEY MARKET FOR IOWA'S FARMERS, AND ICGA WORKS TO MAINTAIN MARKET ACCESS FOR ETHANOL ACROSS THE U.S. AND TO REMOVE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR HIGHER BLENDS OF ETHANOL.
- EDUCATION/PROMOTION: THE IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (ICGA) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WORK TO REACH BOTH FARMER AND CONSUMER AUDIENCES ABOUT THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL VITALITY OF THE CORN INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF IOWA. EDUCATION ABOUT CORN AND THE 4,000 PRODUCTS MADE FROM CORN HAPPENS THROUGH EARNED MEDIA, ADVERTISING, PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, AND THE IOWA CORN MOBILE EDUCATION CENTER (ICMEC). FARMER TO FARMER EDUCATION ON WATER QUALITY AND CONSERVATION METHODS OCCURS AT CROP FAIRS, STEWARDSHIP ADVOCATE EVENTS, AND OTHER FIELD DAYS. DISTRICT AND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH ICGA ON CONSUMER AND FARMER EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS. ICGA WORKS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS ABOUT THE PRIORITIES SET FORWARD BY MEMBERSHIP AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE BOARD.
- IOWA CORN OPPORTUNITIES, LLC (ICO), IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION'S WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, BEGAN OPERATIONS DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2008 AND WAS FORMED PRIMARILY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT TO PROJECTS THAT WILL PROVIDE A DEMONSTRATABLE BENEFIT TO IOWA CORN PRODUCERS. IOWA CORN OPPORTUNITIES BELIEVES IN A STRONG AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY WHERE FARMERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES GAIN INCREASING BENEFITS AND PROFITS WHILE INVESTING IN NEW AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. IOWA CORN OPPORTUNITIES MISSION IS TO ASSIST NEW AND GROWING COMPANIES IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY, LEVERAGE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE FUTURE PROFIT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORN GROWERS, AND GENERATE A PROFITABLE RETURN TO USE IN CONTINUED INVESTMENTS TO CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORN GROWERS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1036179
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 9459 (53 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,093,304
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,481,745
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $24,640,673 | $23,408,801 | $27,093,304 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $28,252,047 | $25,944,919 | $27,369,569 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $20,970,550 | $20,156,684 | $20,266,725 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $19,989,952 | $20,074,813 | $20,295,827 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 42-1036179).
Questions about IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION is 42-1036179.
- Is IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1980.
- Are donations to IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CRAIG FLOSS.
- Who are the officers and directors of IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 24 received compensation from the organization, the highest $491,342 (CRAIG FLOSS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,640,673, expenses of $23,408,801 and total assets of $27,093,304 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (53)
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1447292 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 91-1901975 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 47-4849273 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1323687 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 47-1551689 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 91-1986919 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 81-5132957 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 81-4743014 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1508293 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1508288 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1508297 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 91-1962055 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1386582 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 81-5399586 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 91-1916808 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1408290 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1206093 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1508285 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 90-0400180 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2023
- IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1311085 · JOHNSTON, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
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