Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, operating under the name Buena Vista County Farm Bureau, is located in Storm Lake, 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. As of 12/2022, Buena Vista County Farm Bureau employed 2 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Buena Vista 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 12/2022, Buena Vista County Farm Bureau generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 72.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $139.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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
POLICY THE COMPANY WAS ACTIVE IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOAL OF INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR 1,275 MEMBERS IN THE COUNTY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GENERATED AN OPINIONNAIRE TO DISTRIBUTE TO ALL OF THEIR MEMBERS SO THEY COULD VOICE THEIR VIEWS ON ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEIR MEMBERS. THESE WERE DISTRIBUTED VIA EMAIL AND U.S. MAIL. THE RESULTS WERE TABULATED AND POLICY WAS APPROVED BY MEMBERS AT THEIR POLICY DEVELOPMENT MEETING IN JUNE AND REVIEWED AT THE COMPANYS ANNUAL MEETING IN AUGUST, WITH 125 MEMBERS ATTENDING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kris Ehlers President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Colleen Miller Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
David Rydstrom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jeffrey Lietz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Richard Marshall Voting Delegate | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Lorna Bruns Kahl Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $997,276 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,523 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $995,176 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $999,799 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $67,400 |
Investment income | $27,499 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $14,024 |
Net Rental Income | -$1,172 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $261 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,108,341 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,750 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $5,202 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $46,971 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $188 |
Payroll taxes | $3,677 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,348 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $835 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $458 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,448 |
Office expenses | $5,959 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,100 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,671 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $29,656 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,239 |
Insurance | $2,346 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $139,494 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $92,033 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,779 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,323 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $147,543 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,096,274 |
Total assets | $1,391,012 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,888 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,888 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $391,948 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $995,176 |
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 | $1,391,012 |