Nonprofit · EIN 38-1718391
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Tax-exempt · LANSING, MI 48917
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,815,808 | $14,550,521 | $1,265,287 | $22,438,861 | $8,763,503 | $13,675,358 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,050,801 | $14,767,365 | $283,436 | $22,475,090 | $10,123,770 | $12,351,320 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,468,144
- Program service revenue
- $7,564,798
- Investment income
- $759,463
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $109,295
- Other revenue
- $23,403
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $84,635
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,025,289
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,115,465
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,420,445
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,321
- Accounting fees
- $28,100
- Occupancy
- $261,523
- Travel
- $1,153,825
- Depreciation
- $55,037
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,475,090
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,438,861
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,763,503
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,675,358
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $192,138
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,404,707
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,675,358
- Gross receipts
- $15,815,808
- Employees
- 138
- Volunteers
- 1,177
- Year formed
- 1919
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW KOK | SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 17.81 | $482,375 | $0 | $56,022 |
| TOM NUGENT | TREASURER, CFO & HUMAN RES. DIR. Officer | 9.44 | $380,323 | $0 | $62,693 |
| CARL BEDNARSKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 29.06 | $354,814 | $15,000 | $43,080 |
| SCOTT PIGGOTT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-END 1/4/24 Officer | 0 | $323,164 | $0 | $47,952 |
| STEVEN HUMMER | DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT Highest-paid employee | 0.21 | $256,155 | $0 | $51,065 |
| MATT SMEGO | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $226,721 | $0 | $46,051 |
| SARAH BLACK | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,199 | $0 | $46,867 |
| PAULA DROSTE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 19.08 | $202,580 | $0 | $41,605 |
| ALLISON EICHER | ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 25.8 | $196,403 | $0 | $36,883 |
| MICHELLE REYNAERT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 20.8 | $112,781 | $0 | $1,165 |
| MICHAEL FUSILIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10.48 | $21,136 | $19,000 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9.21 | $17,986 | $22,150 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MULDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9.15 | $18,036 | $19,000 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SCHAFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9.21 | $18,736 | $18,000 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DERUITER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 8.54 | $17,686 | $19,000 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONA DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9.15 | $16,636 | $19,000 |
| BEN LACROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10.15 | $17,286 | $18,000 |
| PAUL PRIDGEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8.52 | $15,786 | $19,000 |
| JENNIFER LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7.96 | $15,336 | $19,000 |
| ABE PASCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5.81 | $11,986 | $19,000 |
| DAVID BAHRMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.87 | $8,886 | $19,000 |
| JEFF SANDBORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.29 | $7,286 | $18,000 |
| LARRY WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.02 | $3,636 | $19,000 |
| TRAVIS FAHLEY | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 0.63 | $1,986 | $18,000 |
| ABBY VITTORE | DIRECTOR YF CHAIR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 3.63 | $9,136 | $0 |
| JESS ERLER | DIRECTOR P&E CHAIR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 1.69 | $3,986 | $0 |
| RILEY BRAZO | DIRECTOR YF CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $53 | $0 |
| ALYSA SANFORD | DIRECTOR P&E CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $53 | $0 |
| MIKE NOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $53 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW J KOK | SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 14.07 | $458,114 | $0 | $53,525 |
| SCOTT PIGGOTT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 20.8 | $336,573 | $0 | $57,166 |
| CARL BEDNARSKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 29.06 | $333,721 | $15,000 | $41,250 |
| TOM NUGENT | TREASURER, CFO & HUMAN RES. DIR. Officer | 8.1 | $308,314 | $0 | $50,641 |
| STEVEN HUMMER | DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT Highest-paid employee | 0.9 | $237,241 | $0 | $48,248 |
| SARAH BLACK | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,868 | $0 | $45,074 |
| PAULA DROSTE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 19.08 | $197,288 | $0 | $39,742 |
| MATT SMEGO | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $186,444 | $0 | $43,168 |
| DEBRA SCHMUCKER | HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,620 | $0 | $39,611 |
| DAVID D BAKER | TREASURER - PART YEAR Officer | 6.4 | $144,246 | $0 | $8,762 |
| JENNIFER LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9.02 | $24,736 | $19,000 | $0 |
| BRIGETTE LEACH | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 8.63 | $25,583 | $18,000 | $0 |
| JEFF SANDBORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9 | $20,986 | $19,000 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FUSILIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9.6 | $18,286 | $21,400 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DERUITER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 9.48 | $19,386 | $19,000 | $0 |
| LEONA DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9.31 | $16,286 | $19,000 | $0 |
| BEN LACROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10.21 | $14,536 | $19,000 | $0 |
| PAUL PRIDGEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7.73 | $13,886 | $19,000 | $0 |
| DAVID BAHRMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7.06 | $12,486 | $19,000 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SCHAFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7.69 | $12,236 | $19,000 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6.48 | $11,486 | $18,000 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS DARLING | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 4.33 | $8,383 | $18,000 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MULDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.54 | $3,936 | $19,000 | $0 |
| TRAVIS FAHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.33 | $3,336 | $19,000 | $0 |
| JESS ERLER | DIRECTOR P&E CHAIR Trustee or director | 6.12 | $10,186 | $0 | $0 |
| LANE GRIESER | DIRECTOR YF CHAIR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 5 | $8,383 | $0 | $0 |
| ABE PASCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.38 | $953 | $1,000 | $0 |
| LARRY WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.38 | $953 | $1,000 | $0 |
| ABBY VITTORE | DIRECTOR YF CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.38 | $953 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7373 W SAGINAW HWY, LANSING, MI 48917-1124
- In care of
- % PAYROLL DEPT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THOMAS L NUGENT, 7373 W SAGINAW HWY, LANSING, MI 48917
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS L NUGENT, CFO/HR DIR/TREASURER
- Phone
- (517) 323-7000
- Website
- WWW.MICHFB.COM
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) IS A MEMBER DIRECTED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Program accomplishments
- THE PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMODITY DIVISION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN THE PUBLIC POLICY, INDUSTRY, CONSERVATION, REGULATORY RELATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ARENAS. WE ASSIST COUNTY FARM BUREAUS AND FARM BUREAU MEMBERS WITH AGRICULTURAL AND POLICY ISSUES, WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS INTO POLICY POSITIONS, AND WE WORK TO IMPLEMENT THOSE POLICIES VIA A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING MANY DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND MANY AGENCIES OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. OUR GRASSROOTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS INVOLVES OVER 1,000 VOLUNTEER MEMBERS THROUGHOUT OUR STATE. THE FINAL RESULTS OF OUR GRASSROOTS POLICY PROCESS CULMINATE WITH NEW POLICIES ADOPTED BY VOTING DELEGATES AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING. OUR PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS SERVED OVER 1,000 MEMBERS THIS YEAR, PROVIDING THEM WITH NEW RESOURCES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. OUR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS ACHIEVE MANY SUCCESSES FOR OUR FARMERS, INCLUDING REDUCING REGULATORY BURDENS, IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CREATING A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT WHERE FARMING CAN THRIVE AND BE SUCCESSFUL.
- THE CENTER FOR MARKETING AND MEDIA DIVISION (CMM) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS REGARDING MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS:PRESS RELEASES THROUGH CISION MEDIA SOFTWARE TO MORE THAN 300 MICHIGAN-BASED MEDIA OUTLETS; MICHIGAN FARM NEWS FOR FARMER-MEMBERS ON THE LATEST BREAKING AGRICULTURAL NEWS; FARM GATE FOR ALL FARMER-MEMBERS ON INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND COUNTY FARM BUREAU ACTIVITIES; SEASONAL SAVINGS FOR ALL MEMBERS ON MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS AND SAVINGS AND INSURANCE RELATED SERVICES. CMM ALSO PROVIDES CONTENT UPDATES, OVERSIGHT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE AND EMAIL MARKETING TOOL. CMM PROVIDES EDITORIAL SUPPORT, GRAPHIC DESIGN, VIDEO SERVICES AND ALSO LEADS PROMOTION VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM.
- THE FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES. THE REGIONAL MANGER'S INTERACTION IS HOW FARM BUREAU'S GRASSROOTS PROCESS PROVIDES EVERY FARM BUREAU MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND VOICE THEIR CONCERNS REGARDING ISSUES PERTINENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY. PROMOTES LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT FOR COUNTY LEADERS THROUGH THE COUNTY LEADERSHIP ACTIVITES AND EVENTS AND PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE. DESIGNS, IMPLEMENTS, AND ADMINISTERS FIELD SUPPORT TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS.
- IN ADDITION, THE DIVISION PREPARES AND DEVELOPS AGRICULTURAL LEADERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR CURRENT LOCAL AG LEADERS, STATE AND LOCAL COMMITTEES, AND MEMBERS. A TARGETED PROGRAM IS FOR YOUNG FARMERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 35. IT OFFERS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, ACTION COMMITTEES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, COMPETITIONS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT AND TO DEVELOP FUTURE LEADERSHIP. PROMOTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY ARE OFFERED FOR 4-H CLUBS, AND FFA CHAPTERS, SCHOOLS, AND CIVIC GROUPS. THE FARM SCIENCE LAB IS A 40 FOOT MOBILE CLASSROOM THAT TRAVELS DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS AND IS DESIGNED TO REINFORCE GRADE-LEVEL STANDARDS WITH HANDS-ON SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND INCREASING STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF HOW AGRICULTURE IMPACTS THEIR DAILY LIVES. IN ADDITION TO THE FARM SCIENCE LABS, WE OPERATE A FARM SCIENCE VAN THAT TRAVELS TO SCHOOLS PROVIDING IN CLASSROOM EDUCATION. THE VAN OFFERS A LITTLE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE IN THE CLASSROOM VERSES IN THE MOBILE LAB BUT STILL PROVIDES GRADE-LEVEL STANDARDS WITH HANDS-ON SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND INCREASING STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF HOW AGRICULTURE IMPACTS THEIR DAILY LIVES.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-1718391
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,438,861
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,815,808
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,815,808 | $14,550,521 | $22,438,861 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $15,050,801 | $14,767,365 | $22,475,090 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,100,044 | $14,066,836 | $22,177,840 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-1718391).
Questions about MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
- What is the EIN of MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU is 38-1718391.
- Is MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1943.
- Are donations to MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THOMAS L NUGENT.
- Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 29 received compensation from the organization, the highest $482,375 (ANDREW KOK, SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL).
- How much revenue does MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,815,808, expenses of $14,550,521 and total assets of $22,438,861 at year end.
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