Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Organization Overview

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, operating under the name O'brien County Farm Bureau, is located in Primghar, IA. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. O'brien County Farm Bureau is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, O'brien County Farm Bureau generated $118.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $90.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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 1400 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. 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 THANKSGIVING. POPCORN BAGS WERE PROVIDED AT LOCAL EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Karen Appleton
President
$0
Chet Vander Velde
Vice President
$0
Jay Hofland
Secretary
$0
Brent Mcdowell
Treasurer
$0
Scott Osborn
Voting Delegate
$0
Tim Peelen
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$2,100
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$14,398
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,498
Total Program Service Revenue$50,175
Investment income $52,165
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$4,368
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 $118,824

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