2026-09-02T08:45:54-07:00 2025-12-31 420331840 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 5400 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266 990 2025-01-01 420684999 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation IOWA 5634253383 PO Box 100 107 E State St Fayette IA 52142 Matthew Baerg President 5634253383 2026-09-02 true Timothy Bigley P03143640 5152255400 2025 Fayette County Farm Bureau Matthew Baerg PO Box 100 107 E State St Fayette IA 52142 165046 false 0626 X N/A X 1917 IA To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. 16 16 1 16 0 0 29349 28200 94080 90280 33164 33936 -3068 -2261 153525 150155 8000 6000 0 44358 47432 0 0 90933 83774 143291 137206 10234 12949 1314158 1327848 3304 3443 1310854 1324405 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 16 16 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Travis Soppe Treasurer 5634253383 PO Box 100 107 E State St Fayette IA 52142 Matthew Baerg President 2.50 X X 0 0 40 Damien Matt Vice President 2.50 X X 0 0 40 Joni Spies Secretary 2.50 X X 0 0 0 Travis Soppe Treasurer 2.50 X X 0 0 40 Tyler Wynthein Voting Delegate 2.50 X X 0 0 40 William Baerg Director 1.50 X 0 0 40 Joseph Bahe Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Ron Bodensteiner Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Kevin Bouska Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Kollin Brownell Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Heath Gieselman Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Mark Hamlett Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Cody Lerch Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Chris Lueder Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Mark Spies Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 Aaron Wenger Director 1.50 X 0 0 0 0 0 200 false false false 28200 28200 Membership dues 813910 90280 0 0 90280 33936 0 33936 8892 14891 -5999 -5999 -5999 Expense recoveries 900099 3738 3738 0 0 3738 150155 94018 0 27937 4000 0 2000 0 200 0 0 0 42710 0 0 0 1149 0 0 0 3373 0 0 0 2257 0 0 0 2507 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 1942 0 0 0 14723 0 0 0 971 0 0 0 2674 0 0 0 49654 0 0 0 613 0 0 0 1006 0 0 0 Dues and subscriptions 5049 0 0 0 Membership acquisition 370 0 0 0 Other program services 1806 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 137 0 0 0 137206 0 0 0 20179 29757 36255 37098 4051 4196 146836 128648 22760 18188 8086 8953 1222827 1229656 1314158 1327848 3304 3443 3304 3443 X 1310854 1324405 1310854 1324405 1314158 1327848 12949 602 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 11960 11960 119832 113910 5922 15044 14738 306 18188 FBL Deferred Annuity Investment 234480 F CFBRDT, LLC 995176 C 1229656 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 - Ag Education - The Fayette County Farm Bureau values Agricultural Literacy. Through the County Outreach Coordinator there were 24 teachers and 3,160 students impacted. Lessons included plant cycles, livestock, and biology. The most popular program was an animal nutrition lesson that focused on dairy cattle diets. Other Part III, Line 4b - Public Relations - The Fayette County Farm Bureau hosted a public Kiddie Tractor Pull event on the opening day of the Fayette County Fair. There was a tremendous turnout with over 120 youth participating in the event. We also were able to speak to the crowd at that time and informed the public of the Fayette County Farm Bureau, their mission, and their projects throughout the year. We also hosted a community meal where free donations support the County Fairgrounds and promote the consumption of real meat. Other Part III, Line 4c - Policy Development - The Fayette County Farm Bureau met with state and national legislators to discuss issues of importance and issues affecting agriculture. They also met with the County Supervisors and County Engineer to discuss issues affecting members and the community. The county Farm Bureau developed an opinionnaire survey for our members to acquire input on local state and national issues facing farmers. Once the results were collected, a meeting open to all Fayette Farm Bureau Members was held. The issues were then discussed, and once approved, policy was adopted. Pt VI, Line 2 Matthew Baerg and William Baerg have a family relationship. Mark Spies and Joni Spies have a family relationship.