AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE

EIN: 366169577 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,805,092
Total Expenses
$2,043,850
Total Assets
$6,159,897
Net Assets
$5,882,847
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JOBY YOUNG
Phone
8004438456
Tax Period
2023-12-01 to 2024-11-30

AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE STRIVES TO BUILD AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, AND A POSITIVE PERCEPTION OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A VARIERTY OF FUN AND ENGAGING STANDARDS-BASED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS, AND FOR EDUCATORS INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT WHERE FOOD COMES FROM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,771,567 Revenue: $36,578

AG LITERACY - AN AGRICULTURALLY LITERATE PERSON IS DEFINED AS "ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS AND CAN COMMUNICATE THE SOURCE AND VALUE OF AGRICULTURE AS IT AFFECTS QUALITY OF LIFE." THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU...

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AG LITERACY - AN AGRICULTURALLY LITERATE PERSON IS DEFINED AS "ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS AND CAN COMMUNICATE THE SOURCE AND VALUE OF AGRICULTURE AS IT AFFECTS QUALITY OF LIFE." THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE GROWS AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURE BY: CREATING FACT-BASED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12; OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SCIENCE-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER EDUCATORS; AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS ARE USED IN CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

Program 2
Expenses: $27,825 Revenue: $76,267

FEEDING MINDS PRESS - WE ENGAGE YOUNG LEARNERS ABOUT WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM BY PUBLISHING ACCURATE BOOKS ABOUT AGRICULTURE. PUBLISHED BOOKS FEATURE TOPICS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO AGRICULTURE AND...

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FEEDING MINDS PRESS - WE ENGAGE YOUNG LEARNERS ABOUT WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM BY PUBLISHING ACCURATE BOOKS ABOUT AGRICULTURE. PUBLISHED BOOKS FEATURE TOPICS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO AGRICULTURE AND SOCIETY, CONNECTING READERS TO HOW FOOD IS GROWN AND WHO GROWS IT. OUR BOOKS FEATURE AGE-APPROPRIATE INFORMATION ABOUT MODERN AGRICULTURE PRACTICES USED BY TODAY'S FARMERS AND RANCHERS HIGHLIGHTING HOW THEY CARE FOR LIVESTOCK AND THE LAND.

Program 3
Expenses: $16,977 Revenue: $0

WHITE-REINHARDT FUND FOR EDUCATION - THE WHITE-REINHARDT PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS PROJECTS THAT WILL INCREASE AGRICULTURAL LITERACY. COUNTY AND STATE FARM BUREAUS MAY APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR...

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WHITE-REINHARDT FUND FOR EDUCATION - THE WHITE-REINHARDT PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS PROJECTS THAT WILL INCREASE AGRICULTURAL LITERACY. COUNTY AND STATE FARM BUREAUS MAY APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K-12 TO INITIATE NEW AG LITERACY PROGRAMS OR EXPAND EXISTING PROGRAMS. THE WHITE-REINHARDT FUND FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE FULL-TIME EDUCATORS AND/OR VOLUNTEERS WHO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN CLASSROOM AG LITERACY PROGRAMS OR EVENTS. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE AWARDED FUNDS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM CONFERENCE WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT THEY WILL USE KNOWLEDGE GAINED TO EXPAND THEIR OUTREACH TO STUDENTS ON TOPICS RELATED TO FOOD, FIBER, AND FUEL. THE CHRISTINA SUE LILJA TEACHER RESOURCE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH GRANTS TO PURCHASE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE RESOURCES TO USE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,600,567
Program Service Revenue $5,000
Investment Income $146,228
Other Revenue $53,297
TOTAL REVENUE $1,805,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $44,628
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $38,800
Program Expenses $1,816,369
Other Expenses $1,999,222
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,043,850

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,805,092 $2,641,122 -0.3%
Expenses $2,043,850 $2,674,403 -0.2%
Net Income $-238,758 $-33,281 +6.2%
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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
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
80

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
5
$2,063,183
Total Directors
19
$768,490
Key Employees
1
$224,697
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VINCENT DUVALL CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $39,906 $685,665
SCOTT VANDERWAL VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $50,875
ANGELA BAILEY BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK BURKETT BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISABELLA CHISM BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $16,350
MIKE CONLON BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREY DAVIS BOARD MEMBER (THRU 07/16/24) 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTI FISHER BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN GOBLE BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH HUNT BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE JOHANSSON BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/05/23) 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN KRENTZ BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/04/23) 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA KUSCHEL BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MOORE BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY RAMSEY BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA RINEHART BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/07/24) 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK SCOTT BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEB SMITH BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $13,200
PAUL LARSON BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $2,400
JOBY YOUNG EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $22,033 $451,465
ELLEN STEEN GREER GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $81,096 $457,863
KATHLEEN CULLINS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $49,660 $417,315
DANIEL MELOY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 04/08/24) 40.00
Key Emp
$0 $32,435 $224,697
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,805,092 $2,043,850 $6,159,897 $-238,758
2023 $2,641,122 $2,674,403 $5,775,838 $-33,281
2022 $2,840,933 $2,826,626 $5,928,109 $14,307
2021 $1,943,434 $1,999,407 $5,885,350 $-55,973
2020 $1,825,522 $1,730,560 $5,378,360 $94,962
2018 $1,924,575 $1,882,106 $5,378,567 $42,469
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