MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION

EIN: 410708297

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$4,298,666
Total Expenses
$3,722,451
Total Assets
$43,915,988
Net Assets
$43,006,827
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
GARY WERTISH
Phone
6516391223
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION is a community nonprofit that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 134% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.7M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT MEMBERSHIP INTEREST, COMPRISED OF RURAL FARM COMMUNITES, BY INFORMING AND EDUCATING THEM ON ISSUES RELATIVE TO AGRICULTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS, COMPRISED OF RURAL FARM COMMUNITIES, BY INFORMING AND EDUCATING THEM ON ISSUES RELATIVE TO AGRICULTURE.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $115,190
Program Service Revenue $1,677,324
Investment Income $2,050,341
Other Revenue $455,811
TOTAL REVENUE $4,298,666

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,797,700
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $1,824,751
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,722,451

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,298,666 $1,837,036 +1.3%
Expenses $3,722,451 $2,858,302 +0.3%
Net Income $576,215 $-1,021,266 -1.6%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
160
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$330,250
Total Directors
8
$330,250
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY WERTISH PRESIDENT 39.70
Officer Director
$250,000 $8,250 $258,250
ANNE SCHWAGERL VICE PRESIDE 39.70
Officer Director
$66,230 $5,770 $72,000
CAROL ANDERSON CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA LARSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE LINDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA ROACH SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH VANDERPOL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED WINTER VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $4,298,666 $3,722,451 $43,915,988 $576,215
2022 $1,837,036 $2,858,302 $36,827,833 $-1,021,266
2021 $1,479,983 $2,515,016 $33,411,504 $-1,035,033
2020 $1,481,532 $1,764,799 $29,142,450 $-283,267
2019 $1,676,175 $2,857,107 $27,032,492 $-1,180,932
2018 $1,685,932 $2,407,510 $20,922,850 $-721,578
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