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Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation

EIN 48-1196853 · Manhattan, KS

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURE AND THE LIVES OF KANSANS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND SERVICE.

Income
$954,683
Spending
$832,521
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
27.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$484,538, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

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

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $220,344 spent. THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS USED THE FUNDS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT GENERALLY BENEFITED MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE OF KANSAS THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION AND PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT WITH THE INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS OF THESE PROGRAMS. THE KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS AND PROVIDES GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS DESIGNED TO HELP IMPROVE AGRICULTURE AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN RURAL KANSAS. THIS IS DONE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, END HUNGER GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES, AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN EMPOWERING YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ENABLE STUDENTS TO ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION AND UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. END HUNGER GRANTS ADDRESS THE PRESSING ISSUE OF FOOD INSECURITIES IN COMMUNITIES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES, ORGANIZATIONS CAN MAKE A TANGIBLE IMPACT BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE MEALS AND RESOURCES TO THOSE IN NEED. THESE GRANTS CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ARE CRUCIAL FOR FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AND PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION. BY INVESTING IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS CAN EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR. THIS NOT ONLY BENEFITS FARMERS BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS ENSURING FOOD SECURITY ON A LARGER SCALE. THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS USED THE FUNDS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT GENERALLY BENEFITED MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE OF KANSAS THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION AND PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT WITH THE INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS OF THESE PROGRAMS. THE KANSAS FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS AND PROVIDES GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS DESIGNED TO HELP IMPROVE AGRICULTURE AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN RURAL KANSAS. THIS IS DONE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, END HUNGER GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES, AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN EMPOWERING YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ENABLE STUDENTS TO ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION AND UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. END HUNGER GRANTS ADDRESS THE PRESSING ISSUE OF FOOD INSECURITIES IN COMMUNITIES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES, ORGANIZATIONS CAN MAKE A TANGIBLE IMPACT BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE MEALS AND RESOURCES TO THOSE IN NEED. THESE GRANTS CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ARE CRUCIAL FOR FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AND PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION. BY INVESTING IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS CAN EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR. THIS NOT ONLY BENEFITS FARMERS BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS ENSURING FOOD SECURITY ON A LARGER SCALE.
  2. $159,632 spent. THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AS A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH THAT CREATES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMS AND RANCHES BY ESTABLISHING A PHYSICAL SYSTEM OF PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL FOOD THAT CAN BE PURCHASED BY LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONSUMERS.
  3. $425,969 spent. THE SUPPORT OF WATER INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON FOSTERING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FIELD PRACTICES, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND MUNICIPAL WATER APPLICATIONS; WITH THE GOAL RESULTING IN MEASURABLE AND SCALABLE GROUND WATER CONSERVATION, IMPROVED WATER QUALITY AND OVERALL SOIL AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH.
  4. $6,979 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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