National Farmers Union Foundation
- Assets
- $434.9k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 31-1582315
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 12/2023, National Farmers Union Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.9% per year over the past 9 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 109 individual grants totaling $3,695,025. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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.
WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: CONFERENCE BRINGING WOMEN TOGETHER FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO NETWORK AND DISCUSS ISSUES FACING WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE.
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Larew President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffery Kippley Vice President (from 3/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darin Von Ruden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Sombke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Lehman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donn Teske Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $861,279 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $240,163 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,101,442 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,140 |
| Investment income | $1,746 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,366 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,118,694 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $264,414 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,949 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,064 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $391,064 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,040 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,018 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,713 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $486 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,759 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $264 |
| Fees for services: Other | $115,765 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,978 |
| Office expenses | $14,384 |
| Information technology | $18,194 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,607 |
| Travel | $83,914 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $125,534 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,776 |
| Insurance | $2,850 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,226,884 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $155,042 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $208,261 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,350 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $57,221 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $434,874 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,575 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $406,881 |
| Total liabilities | $436,456 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$124,985 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $123,403 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $434,874 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Farmers Union Foundation has awarded $246,875 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AUBURN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $15,415 |
CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $44,462 |
CORNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $67,104 |
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $11,957 |
KEEP GROWING DETROIT PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $18,739 |
KANSAS FARMERS UNION PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $8,263 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Consumer Goods Forum Herndon, VA | $14,027,261 | $17,502,977 |
American Frozen Food Institute Culpeper, VA | $8,946,145 | $5,539,349 |
Center For Food Safety Washington, DC | $2,464,788 | $3,194,590 |
Seafood Nutrition Partnership Arlington, VA | $1,496,586 | $650,122 |
National Farmers Union Foundation Washington, DC | $434,874 | $1,118,694 |
Root Cause Coalition Washington, DC | $673,493 | $825,926 |
Black Vegetarian Society Of Maryland Baltimore, MD | $0 | $551,311 |
Cspi Action Fund Washington, DC | $3,083,943 | $3,080,697 |
Freedmen Heirs Foundation Inc Germantown, MD | $356,828 | $0 |
Farmland Capital Alliance Inc Washington, DC | $323,032 | $317,351 |
Common Grain Alliance Roseland, VA | $13,112 | $0 |
Coalition On Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Falls Church, VA | $0 | $17,040 |
Minority & Veteran Farmers Of The Piedmont Ruckersville, VA | $113,405 | $155,107 |
Virginia Farmers Market Association Midlothian, VA | $22,221 | $0 |
International Food Information Council Washington, DC | $0 | $0 |