Nonprofit · EIN 81-0518824
MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BOZEMAN, MT 59718
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $237,607 | $141,450 | $96,157 | $1,615,028 | $6,887 | $1,608,141 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $251,624 | $117,953 | $133,671 | $1,486,787 | $3,445 | $1,483,342 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $174,613 | $105,022 | $69,591 | $1,256,630 | $15,902 | $1,240,728 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $155,240
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $71,048
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,911
- Other revenue
- $11,319
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,675
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,470
- Occupancy
- $32,100
- Travel
- $4,977
- Program services (functional)
- $119,570
- Management and general (functional)
- $19,711
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,169
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,486,787
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,615,028
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,887
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,608,141
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,310,077
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,452,631
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $155,510
- Gross receipts
- $244,529
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT KULBECK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $124,231 | $34,292 |
| DIANA BAILEY | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $129,909 | $16,165 |
| CYNDI JOHNSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $7,800 | $0 |
| SCOTT STONER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $6,250 | $0 |
| DARCIA PATTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $1,900 | $0 |
| BETH BLEVINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 |
| ED BANDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 |
| CASEY MOTT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 |
| KRIS DESCHEEMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 |
| HANS MCPHERSON | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SKY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEW ZIMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT KULBECK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $111,282 | $33,956 |
| DIANA BAILEY | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $122,111 | $15,710 |
| JOHN YOUNGBERG | FORMER EXECUTIVE VP Former | 0 | $0 | $120,761 | $0 |
| CYNDI JOHNSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $7,700 | $0 |
| DARCIA PATTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $1,400 | $0 |
| GARY HEIBERTSHAUSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $900 | $0 |
| ED BANDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $850 | $0 |
| KRIS DESCHEEMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $600 | $0 |
| HANS MCPHERSON | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SKY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT STONER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEW ZIMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN YOUNGBERG | FORMER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Former | 0 | $0 | $149,975 | $8,288 |
| SCOTT KULBECK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $110,658 | $32,099 |
| DIANA BAILEY | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $117,735 | $15,317 |
| HANS MCPHERSON | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNDI JOHNSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HEIBERTSHAUSEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SKY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ED BANDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS DESCHEEMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT STONER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LEW ZIMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARCIA PATTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 RED MOUNTAIN DRIVE 101, BOZEMAN, MT 59718-4761
- In care of
- % J T CUMMINS JR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT KULBECK, 100 RED MOUNTAIN DRIVE 101, BOZEMAN, MT 59718
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT KULBECK, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 587-3153
- Website
- MFBF.ORG/FOUNDATION
- Return prepared by
- PINION LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION (MFBFO) IS TO SUPPORT MONTANA AGRICULTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR YOUTH.
Program accomplishments
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT- OUR FOUNDATION SUPPORTED YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDED $40,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MFBF COLLEGIATE AND VOTING MEMBERS CAN ATTEND STATE AND NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FUNDING FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION.YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS - MFB FOUNDATION IS A STRONG SUPPORTER OF YOUTH AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AND DONATED OVER $15,000 IN PROGRAM SUPPORT TO MONTANA 4-H AND MONTANA FFA. OUR BOARD MEMBERS ARE ACTIVE IN LOCAL AND STATE PROGRAMS AS JUDGES AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THOSE PROGRAMS AS PART OF OUR SUPPORT AND TO CONNECT MFB FOUNDATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED MORE THAN $5,000 WORTH OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MATERIALS TO CLASSROOMS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT MONTANA. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATOR APPROVED FOOD AND FARM FACTS PAMPHLETS, AG MAGAZINES FOR KIDS ON ALL TOPICS RELATED TO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, AND HUNDREDS OF AWARD WINNING BOOKS AND TEACHER FUIDES FOR CLASSROOMS AND COMMUNITIES. THESE MATERIALS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW AGRICULTURE FEEDS THE WORLD AND CARES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $109,077 · grants $33,500
- YOUTH AGRICULTURE SPEECH CONTEST - MFB FOUNDATION HOSTS A SPEECH CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE FFA CONVENTION (ANOTHER PARTNER OF THE FOUNDATION) WHERE 7TH - 9TH GRADE STUDENTS PRESENT A PREPARED SPEECH ON A DESIGNATED AGRICULTURE TOPIC. 19 STUDENTS COMPETED AND $1,050 WAS AWARDED TO CONTEST WINNERS.Expenses $1,318
- MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION PROVIDED TEN $1,000 MINI GRANTS DURING OUR FISCAL YEAR. OUR MINI GRANTS SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND PROMOTION PROJECTS. HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE MINI GRANTS AWARDED AND PROJECTS SUPPORTED:CLASSROOM GARDEN: A RURAL FIRST GRADE CLASSROOM WAS AWARDED A $1,000 GRANT TO PURCHASE A HYDROPONIC AND LIGHT GROWING SYSTEM FOR THEIR CLASSROOM. THEY WERE ABLE TO SHOWCASE TO THE SCHOOL HOW THEY PLANTED VEGETABLE AND HERB SEEDS AND EVEN HARVESTED SOME FOR THEIR HOMES. THE EQUIPMENT WILL CONTINUE TO BE USED FOR FUTURE CLASSES.AG MECHANICS CLASS TOOLKITS: A MONTANA SCHOOL WAS AWARDED A $1,000 MINI GRANT TO PURCHASE 30 SMALL ENGINE TOOLKITS FOR THE AGRICULTURE MECHANICS CLASSROOM. THESE KITS ENABLE THE TEACHER TO EXPAND THEIR LESSONS ON SMALL ENGINES AND ENSURE THAT EVERY PARTICIPANT HAD A HANDS-ON EDUCATION IN A CRITICAL STEM AREA.Expenses $9,175 · grants $9,175
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0518824
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K112)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,615,028
- Income (IRS master file)
- $244,529
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $237,607 | $141,450 | $1,615,028 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $251,624 | $117,953 | $1,486,787 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $174,613 | $105,022 | $1,256,630 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $149,637 | $85,035 | $1,130,491 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 81-0518824).
Questions about MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION is 81-0518824.
- Is MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA 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 MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SCOTT KULBECK.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $237,607, expenses of $141,450 and total assets of $1,615,028 at year end.
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