IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION D/B/A O'BRIEN COUNTY FARM BUREAU

EIN: 420680729

PRIMGHAR, IA

Total Revenue
$129,637
Total Expenses
$101,285
Total Assets
$1,232,865
Net Assets
$1,230,724
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1918
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
KAREN APPLETON
Phone
7129572535
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION D/B/A O'BRIEN COUNTY FARM BUREAU, founded in 1918, is a small nonprofit that reported $130K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $28K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

TO CREATE A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR AGRICULTURE, FARM FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PUBLIC RELATIONS: THE COMPANY SUPPORTS ITS COUNTY FAIR IN MANY WAYS. ONE OF THE MORE POPULAR EVENTS IS THE WATERMELON FEED HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY TALENT COMPETITION. THIS GIVES DIRECTORS...

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PUBLIC RELATIONS: THE COMPANY SUPPORTS ITS COUNTY FAIR IN MANY WAYS. ONE OF THE MORE POPULAR EVENTS IS THE WATERMELON FEED HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY TALENT COMPETITION. THIS GIVES DIRECTORS THE ABILITY TO CONVERSE WITH THE PUBLIC ABOUT FB AND FARMER ACTIONS. WE HAVE A BOARD MEMBER THAT TAKES PHOTOS OF ALL 4H YOUTH THAT SHOW SOMETHING AT THE FAIR. THOSE PICTURES ARE DISPLAYED AT THE COMPANY BOOTH DURING THE FAIR. THE STUDENTS THEN RECEIVE THE PICTURES FOR THEIR 4H SCRAP BOOKS. THE COMPANY OPERATES A BOOTH AT THE FAIR TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT FB AND AGRICULTURE. THEY USE TRIVIA QUESTIONS TO TELL THE STORY OF AGRICULTURE. THE COMPANY SPONSORED A LIVE STREAM VIDEO OF THE COUNTY FAIR 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOWS AND OVER 2000 VIEWS WERE MADE ON THIS FEED. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO SHOW CASE THE HARD WORK OF OUR COUNTY 4-HERS AND SHARE THE AGRICULTURE STORY. SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY BOARD SERVE AS FAIR BOARD MEMBERS AND WORK ALL YEAR TO MAKE THE FAIR A SUCCESS. THE COMPANY MADE DONATIONS TO LOVE INC AND TO UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY. THE COMPANY ALSO SPONSORED A FOOD DRIVE AT VALENTINE'S DAY. WE ALSO PROVIDE POPCORN BAGS AT THE LOCAL SPORTING EVENTS.

Program 2

AG IN THE CLASSROOM/YOUTH EDUCATION: THE COMPANY SPONSORS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. OUR DIRECTORS PRESENT THE AWARDS AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES AND TALK ABOUT THE...

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AG IN THE CLASSROOM/YOUTH EDUCATION: THE COMPANY SPONSORS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. OUR DIRECTORS PRESENT THE AWARDS AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES AND TALK ABOUT THE VALUE OF BEING A MEMBER. THE COMPANY PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL FFA CHAPTERS IN THE COUNTY. THE COMPANY HELPS FINANCIALLY SUPPORT FARM SAFETY DAY OFFERED TO SECOND GRADERS IN THE COUNTY AND TO PRECISION AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS OFFERED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE DIRECTORS ARE LARGE SUPPORTERS OF THE LOCAL GROUP THAT WORKS WITH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AG EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. THE COMPANY PAID FOR A COUNTY TEACHER TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL AG IN THE CLASSROOM CONFERENCE IN DES MOINES. WE ALSO SPONSORED A GROUP OF 8TH GRADERS TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FERTILIZER IN AGRICULTURE.

Program 3

PUBLIC POLICY: THE COMPANY VALUES THE MEMBERS OPINIONS ON ALL ISSUES AFFECTING AGRICULTURE. EACH FALL WE ASK FOR MEMBER INPUT ON THE TOPICS THE COMPANY SHOULD BE WORKING ON. WE THEN GIVE AN...

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PUBLIC POLICY: THE COMPANY VALUES THE MEMBERS OPINIONS ON ALL ISSUES AFFECTING AGRICULTURE. EACH FALL WE ASK FOR MEMBER INPUT ON THE TOPICS THE COMPANY SHOULD BE WORKING ON. WE THEN GIVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO VIEW ALL ISSUES BROUGHT UP STATEWIDE AND INDICATE WHICH ISSUES ARE A PRIORITY. IN MARCH OF EACH YEAR, WE SEND OUT A SURVEY ASKING MEMBERS OPINIONS ON SEVERAL ISSUES THAT WERE THE MOST IMPORTANT TO THE MEMBERSHIP. OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES THAT INFORMATION TO COME UP WITH POLICY FOR THE COMPANY. WE WILL PRESENT OUR POLICY AT THE COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN AUGUST. A DELEGATE FROM THE COMPANY TAKES THE SUGGESTED ISSUES AND SPEAKS FOR THE COMPANY AT THE STATE CONFERENCE.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,676
Program Service Revenue $50,490
Investment Income $56,955
Other Revenue $4,516
TOTAL REVENUE $129,637

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,400
Salaries & Benefits $32,025
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $59,562
TOTAL EXPENSES $101,285

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $129,637 $118,824 +0.1%
Expenses $101,285 $90,037 +0.1%
Net Income $28,352 $28,787 0.0%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
1
Volunteers
15

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
$180
Total Directors
12
$450
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN APPLETON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $45 $45
CHET VANDERVELDE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY HOFLAND SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $45 $45
BRENT MCDOWELL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $45 $45
BRETT PEELEN VOTING DELEGATE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $45 $45
TIM PEELEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $45 $45
DUDLEY MCDOWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $45 $45
DENNIS HEEMSTRA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $45 $45
DARYL HAACK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $45 $45
SCOTT OSBORN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $45 $45
CHELSEA FISCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $45 $45
ERIC HOFLAND DIRECTOR 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 $129,637 $101,285 $1,232,865 $28,352
2023 $118,824 $90,037 $1,230,489 $28,787
2022 $1,086,591 $93,317 $1,227,111 $993,274
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