NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION

EIN: 311582315 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,118,694
Total Expenses
$1,226,884
Total Assets
$434,874
Net Assets
$-1,582
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
ROBERT LAREW
Phone
2025541600
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION'S (NFUF) MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO EDUCATE OUR YOUTH, NEIGHBORS, MEDIA AND POLICYMAKERS ON THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND COOPERATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FAMILY AGRICULTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $648,752

FSMA FDA CA: THE LOCAL FOOD SAFETY COLLABORATIVE (LFSC) IS A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION (NFUF) AND THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION...

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FSMA FDA CA: THE LOCAL FOOD SAFETY COLLABORATIVE (LFSC) IS A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION (NFUF) AND THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA). IT IS AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TO LOCAL PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS TO ENHANCE THE FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY, AND TO HELP THESE LOCAL PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT (FSMA) REGULATIONS. NFUF PARTICULARLY FOCUSES ON ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE, VALUE-ADDED, AND DIVERSIFIED FARMERS AND PROCESSORS. LFSC PLACES PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON IDENTIFYING AND BETTER UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE SECTOR IN ATTAINING FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE.

Program 2
Expenses: $80,988 Revenue: $8,080

WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: CONFERENCE BRINGING WOMEN TOGETHER FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO NETWORK AND DISCUSS ISSUES FACING WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE.

Program 3
Expenses: $77,289 Revenue: $3,984

COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE ON COOPERATIVES: COLLEGIATE LEVEL PROGRAM CONDUCTED TO DISCOVER THE COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE IN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORE COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES, BROADEN...

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COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE ON COOPERATIVES: COLLEGIATE LEVEL PROGRAM CONDUCTED TO DISCOVER THE COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE IN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORE COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES, BROADEN UNDERSTANDING OF COOPERATIVES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, AND INCREASE THE EXPOSURE TO COOPERATIVE INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,101,442
Program Service Revenue $14,140
Investment Income $3,112
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,118,694

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $264,414
Salaries & Benefits $507,784
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,018,322
Other Expenses $454,686
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,226,884

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,118,694 $1,287,805 -0.1%
Expenses $1,226,884 $1,317,920 -0.1%
Net Income $-108,190 $-30,115 +2.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
13

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$447,989
Total Directors
13
$447,989
Key Employees
2
$396,121
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT LAREW PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $19,800 $397,946
JEFFERY KIPPLEY VICE PRESIDENT (FROM 3/22) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $3,463 $50,043
DARIN VON RUDEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG SOMBKE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON LEHMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONN TESKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY WERTISH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HANSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER NOONAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WATNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BLUBAUGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER SCHWEITZER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD FRANKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID VELDE GENERAL COUNSEL 1.00
Key Emp
$0 $9,824 $212,930
ETHAN WHITMORE VP OF OPERATIONS 8.00
Key Emp
$0 $18,644 $183,191
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,118,694 $1,226,884 $434,874 $-108,190
2022 $1,287,805 $1,317,920 $552,036 $-30,115
2021 $1,575,455 $1,637,362 $576,906 $-61,907
2020 $958,443 $1,006,697 $487,432 $-48,254
2019 $2,445,079 $2,484,174 $598,345 $-39,095
2018 $2,049,257 $1,807,194 $474,588 $242,063
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