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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

EIN 42-0680706 · Centerville, IA

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What it says it does

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

POLICY DEVELOPMENT: APPANOOSE COUNTY FARM BUREAU PRIDES ITSELF ON THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE VOLUNTEERS IN CREATING POLICY FOR THE ORGANIZATION. WE SEND OUT AN OPINIONNAIRE TO MEMBERS VIA EMAIL AND THEY ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH MAIL BY REQUEST. WE THEN, HOLD A MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FINDINGS OF THAT OPINIONNAIRE AND CREATE RESOLUTIONS THAT REFLECT THE OPINIONNAIRE. ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. THESE ARE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN THE FALL.
AG PROMOTION: APPANOOSE COUNTY FARM BUREAU USES THE ABILITY TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR AG PROMOTION. WE ALSO USE THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER AND TV STATION FOR A PROMOTION PLATFORM AS WELL. WE SPONSORED THE FARMER MARKET ON THE SQUARE ON FRIDAYS. WE ALSO WORK WITH THE LOCAL FAREWAY STORE FOR T-BONE TUESDAYS AND GAVE AWAY T-BONES DURING THE MONTH OF MAY FOR BEEF PROMOTION.
AG IN THE CLASSROOM: APPANOOSE COUNTY FARM BUREAU HAS A WELL-ESTABLISHED AG IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM. WE HAVE AN AG IN THE CLASSROOM COORDINATOR THAT WORKS WITH SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY TO DO TEACHER WORKSHOPS AND IN CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS. SHE IS IN THE CLASSROOM ONCE A MONTH THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
THE COMPANY HAS VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT ARE AIMED AT PROVIDING INFORMATION TO MEMBERS ON CURRENT AGRICULTURAL ISSUES THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, MEETINGS, ETC. 466 MEMBERS WERE BENEFITTED IN THIS MANNER DURING 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1943.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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