National Farmers Union Foundation

Organization Overview

National Farmers Union Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (K01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Farmers Union Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, National Farmers Union Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, National Farmers Union Foundation has awarded 86 individual grants totaling $3,064,784. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND RURAL AMERICANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE--THIS PROGRAM CENTERS ON HELPING FARMERS PERFORM ASSESSMENTS OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON FARMLAND, AND GAUGE THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTING CONSERVATION PRACTICES.


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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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Doug Sombke
Treasurer
$0
Robert Larew
President
$0
Patty Edelburg
Vice President
$0
Darin Von Ruden
Secretary
$0
Martha Dale See Sched O
Director, Finance (until 9/21)
$0
Ethan Whitmore
VP Of Operations
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,391,336
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$179,828
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,571,164
Total Program Service Revenue$2,234
Investment income $2,057
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,575,455

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Farmers Union Foundation has awarded $640,995 in support to 18 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

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Lyons, NE

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

$138,555

IOWA FARMERS UNION

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Ames, IA

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING AND CONSERVATION PLANNING PROJECT

$97,775

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

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Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

$70,746

PENNSYLVANIA FARMERS UNION

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Stroudsburg, PA

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

$45,668

THE UNITED CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

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Safford, AL

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

$45,216

NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS COALITION

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Hudson, NY

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

$41,278
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that National Farmers Union Foundation has recieved totaling $105,005.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Chs Foundation

Inver Grove Heights, MN

PURPOSE: COLLEGE CONFERENCE ON COOPERATIVES

$60,000
Chs Foundation

Inver Grove Heights, MN

PURPOSE: NFUF COOPERATIVE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING

$45,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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