Nonprofit · EIN 48-1196853
KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MANHATTAN, KS 66503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $954,683 | $832,521 | $122,162 | $1,926,312 | $0 | $1,926,312 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $936,388 | $515,296 | $421,092 | $1,804,150 | $0 | $1,804,150 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $507,121 | $406,796 | $100,325 | $1,383,058 | $0 | $1,383,058 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $841,177
- of which government grants
- $400,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $123,744
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $69,819
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$10,238
- Other revenue
- -$10,238
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $646,314
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $10,677
- Program services (functional)
- $812,924
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,119
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,478
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,804,150
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,926,312
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,926,312
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,236,338
- Gross receipts
- $1,438,962
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY HOLDREN | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 | $410,054 | $74,484 |
| JOSEPH NEWLAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $338,883 | $22,779 |
| JOEL LEFTWICH | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $223,782 | $59,830 |
| KERRY SPENCER | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $184,386 | $55,724 |
| RYAN FLICKNER | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $174,687 | $56,565 |
| BRETT ADAMS | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 | $146,024 | $51,769 |
| DAN STROM | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $147,332 | $44,428 |
| MEAGAN CRAMER | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $128,898 | $48,651 |
| GEORGE PRETZ | VICE-PRES/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $23,550 | $0 |
| JIM SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $23,475 | $0 |
| AMY CASSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY DINKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY ESFELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FELTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIETA HAUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE HUNSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JACKIE MUNDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LISA RIVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY HOLDREN | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 | $390,688 | $70,829 |
| JOSEPH NEWLAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $314,562 | $21,168 |
| JOEL LEFTWICH | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $217,468 | $56,769 |
| KERRY SPENCER | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $177,472 | $52,637 |
| RYAN FLICKNER | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $168,751 | $54,651 |
| WENDEE GRADY | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $154,182 | $53,761 |
| BRETT ADAMS | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 | $140,539 | $48,821 |
| DAN STROM | RELATED ORG Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $141,699 | $41,750 |
| GEORGE PRETZ | VICE-PRES/DI Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $21,750 | $0 |
| CRAIG COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $20,625 | $0 |
| AMY CASSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY DINKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY ESFELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FELTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FILINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIETA HAUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE HUNSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE MUNDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA RIVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Holdren | Secretary Officer | – | $0 | $370,410 | $67,312 |
| Joseph Newland | President Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $274,412 | $17,687 |
| Joel Leftwich | Related Org Employee Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $211,886 | $52,444 |
| Kerry Spencer | Related Org Employee Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $172,975 | $48,404 |
| Ryan Flickner | Related Org Employee Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $164,518 | $49,797 |
| Wendee Grady | Related Org Employee Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $150,265 | $49,472 |
| Brett Adams | Treasurer Officer | – | $0 | $138,258 | $44,813 |
| Dan Strom | Related Org Employee Highest-paid employee | – | $0 | $138,421 | $38,170 |
| George Pretz | Vice-Pres/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $23,100 | $0 |
| Douglas Zillinger | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $20,625 | $0 |
| Marieta Hauser | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edie Dahlsten | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Esfeld | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Filinger | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy France | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| George Hunsinger | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Mertz | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Cassel | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Dinkel | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2627 KFB PLZ, MANHATTAN, KS 66503-8154
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRETT ADAMS, 2627 KFB PLAZA, MANHATTAN, KS 66503
- Signed the 990
- BRETT ADAMS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (785) 587-6470
Mission
STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURE AND THE LIVES OF KANSANS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS USED THE FUNDS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT GENERALLY BENEFITED MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE OF KANSAS THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION AND PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT WITH THE INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS OF THESE PROGRAMS. THE KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS AND PROVIDES GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS DESIGNED TO HELP IMPROVE AGRICULTURE AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN RURAL KANSAS. THIS IS DONE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, END HUNGER GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES, AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN EMPOWERING YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ENABLE STUDENTS TO ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION AND UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. END HUNGER GRANTS ADDRESS THE PRESSING ISSUE OF FOOD INSECURITIES IN COMMUNITIES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES, ORGANIZATIONS CAN MAKE A TANGIBLE IMPACT BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE MEALS AND RESOURCES TO THOSE IN NEED. THESE GRANTS CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ARE CRUCIAL FOR FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AND PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION. BY INVESTING IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS CAN EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR. THIS NOT ONLY BENEFITS FARMERS BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS ENSURING FOOD SECURITY ON A LARGER SCALE.Expenses $220,344 · grants $220,344
- THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AS A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH THAT CREATES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMS AND RANCHES BY ESTABLISHING A PHYSICAL SYSTEM OF PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL FOOD THAT CAN BE PURCHASED BY LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONSUMERS.Expenses $159,632
- THE SUPPORT OF WATER INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON FOSTERING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FIELD PRACTICES, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND MUNICIPAL WATER APPLICATIONS; WITH THE GOAL RESULTING IN MEASURABLE AND SCALABLE GROUND WATER CONSERVATION, IMPROVED WATER QUALITY AND OVERALL SOIL AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH.Expenses $425,969 · grants $425,969
- SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $6,979
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-1196853
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,926,312
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,438,962
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $954,683 | $832,521 | $1,926,312 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $936,388 | $515,296 | $1,804,150 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $507,121 | $406,796 | $1,383,058 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $300,071 | $251,675 | $1,282,733 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 48-1196853).
Questions about KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION is 48-1196853.
- Is KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION 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 KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRETT ADAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $954,683, expenses of $832,521 and total assets of $1,926,312 at year end.
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