2026-09-02T07:57:05-07:00 2025-12-31 420331840 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 5400 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266 990 2025-01-01 420680714 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation IOWA 6413437070 505 E Iowa St Greenfield IA 50849 Carl Ford President 6413437070 2026-09-02 true Timothy Bigley P03143640 5152255400 2025 Adair County Farm Bureau Carl Ford 505 E Iowa St Greenfield IA 50849 92306 false 0626 X N/A X 1917 IA To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. 10 10 1 15 0 0 17129 17881 43750 41250 29687 33175 0 90566 92306 8017 7179 0 21724 23941 0 0 52530 48273 82271 79393 8295 12913 1197931 1210798 1604 1558 1196327 1209240 X To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. false false See Schedule O. See Schedule O. See Schedule O. false true false true false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Joshua Woods Treasurer 6413437070 505 E Iowa St Greenfield IA 50849 Carl Ford President 2.00 X X 0 0 365 Beth Baudler-Christensen Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 40 Kathy Rohrig Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 85 Joshua Woods Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Clark Dolch Voting Delegate 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Randy Caviness Director 1.00 X 0 0 10 Sara Shepherd Director 1.00 X 0 0 10 Joshua Baudler Director 1.00 X 0 0 20 Lans Gibbs Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marlin Marckmann Director 1.00 X 0 0 65 Michael Christoffersen Former Director (10/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 595 false false false 17781 100 17881 Membership Dues 813910 41250 0 0 41250 33175 0 33175 92306 41250 0 33175 4679 0 2500 0 595 0 0 0 21492 0 0 0 168 0 0 0 1686 0 0 0 825 0 0 0 1075 0 0 0 3094 0 0 0 3377 0 0 0 1500 0 0 0 1591 0 0 0 10007 0 0 0 18150 0 0 0 1416 0 0 0 659 0 0 0 Dues and subscriptions 2528 0 0 0 Membership acquisition 463 0 0 0 Other program services 3588 0 0 0 79393 0 0 0 25 25 110761 122179 1853 1700 9910 7786 3540 2124 1081752 1084770 1197931 1210798 1604 1558 1604 1558 X 1196327 1209240 1196327 1209240 1197931 1210798 12913 X false false false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true false false Other Part III-A, Line 1. 90% of dues came from persons, families, or entities who paid annual dues of $143 or less in 2025. See Rev. Proc. 2024-40. 1065494 63842 25845 197 1103294 1035200 55670 25215 161 1065494 1006715 53223 24600 138 1035200 0 995176 11539 1006715 1.00000 false false 0 0 9910 7786 2124 2124 351 C FBL Deferred Annuity Investment 89243 F CFBRDT, LLC 995176 C 1084770 Pt V, Line 4 The Board designated funds are invested in a diversified portfolio that will provide a source of investment income to support the Organizations programs on a long-term basis. Pt VI, Line 6 The organization has members. Any person may be a county Farm Bureau member. All county Farm Bureau members have voting rights and the same access to member benefits. Pt VI, Line 7a The organizations members elect the Board of Directors. Pt VI, Line 7b Certain rights are reserved to members of the organization, including: 1) elect the Board of Directors, including the voting delegate to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, 2) adopt amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, and 3) adopt amendments to those bylaws designated as member bylaws. Pt VI, Line 11b A complete copy of Form 990 is provided to members of the governing body for review prior to filing. The return is then signed by an authorized officer and filed with the IRS. Pt VI, Line 12c On an annual basis, all officers, directors, and key employees are required to sign a statement which affirms that they have: 1) received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, 2) read and understood the policy, 3) agreed to comply with the policy, 4) understand that the Organization is tax-exempt and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose. A sub-committee, comprised of non-conflicted Board of Directors, annually receives all conflict of interest information, reviews, and determines if there are conflicts of interest. The committee then reports its findings back to the Board. Pt VI, Line 19 The Organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available for public inspection. Pursuant to state law, some documents may be available to members. Other Part III, Line 4a - Membership - The County Farm Bureau operates a membership program that provides members with access to educational resources, industry updates, and opportunities for professional engagement. During the year, the County Farm Bureau served members, offering a structured platform for networking, training, and participation in mission aligned initiatives. Membership benefits included access to educational workshops, print and digital publications, volunteer opportunities, and member only events, all designed to support the professional growth and community involvement of participants. Membership revenue helps support the Organizations broader mission by funding outreach efforts, program development, and operational capacity. The membership program continues to promote engagement, strengthen community connections, and expand awareness of the Organizations activities. Other Part III, Line 4b - Policy Development - A priority of our organization is policy development and policy implementation that is relevant to our members and the agriculture community. During the year, members are asked to surface ideas important to them, business, and/or their rural community. They are also asked to complete a survey, sharing feedback on the topics that were submitted. These ideas are considered for future organizational policy. A committee reviews the information that is submitted, and all Farm Bureau members are invited to join in on the process further by discussing the topics and information with the committee at the Policy Development Meeting. The Voting Delegate representing the organization shares the policies and topics put together by their county at the state-wide policy development conference. State adopted policies are lobbied for with intent to be implemented as soon as possible. National adopted policies are presented at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting by the Iowa Voting Delegates. Members also meet with county personnel (Supervisors, etc.) throughout the year to stay abreast of the issues the county is facing and encourage the elected officials to keep agriculture front of mind when they are making decisions affecting our rural community. Other Part III, Line 4c - Agriculture Promotions - The Organization participated in and sponsored a variety of events and opportunities throughout the year to promote agriculture in our community. The Organization supports the Ag4All Whos Your Iowa Farmer initiative which helps connect the general public to farmers and agriculture. The County Farm Bureau hosted an Egg Giveaway to celebrate National Egg Month and support a local, small egg business. They also partner with the local grocery store to promote May Beef Month and October Pork Month. The County Farm Bureau also supported small businesses that promote agriculture by hosting our Member Appreciation Event in conjunction with the local restaurants. We celebrate National Ag Week during the month of March by hosting agriculture focused fact posts on our Facebook page, the Organization also partnered with other agriculture groups and hosted a grocery store promotion event on National Ag Day. We also support financially, many events, educational programs and opportunities throughout the year.