American Farm Bureau Federation
- Assets
- $90.9m
- Revenue
- $33.4m
- Investments
- $15.1m
- Employees
- 105
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1950
- Data as of
- 11/2021
- EIN
- 36-0725160
Organization Overview
American Farm Bureau Federation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 11/2021, American Farm Bureau Federation employed 105 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. American Farm Bureau Federation is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 11/2021, American Farm Bureau Federation generated $33.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.1m during the year ending 11/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, American Farm Bureau Federation has awarded 88 individual grants totaling $4,095,901. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION IS THE VOICE OF AGRICULTURE. WE ARE FARM AND RANCH FAMILIES WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF SAFE AND ABUNDANT FOOD, FIBER AND RENEWABLE FUEL FOR OUR NATION AND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC POLICY - POLICY IS CHANGING CONSTANTLY AND HAS A DIRECT IMPACT ON GRASSROOTS FARMER AND RANCHER MEMBERS. THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION'S WORK IN WASHINGTON, D.C., IS DRIVEN BY THE POLICY PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED BY FARMER AND RANCHER MEMBERS. HAVING A SEAT AT THE TABLE TO IMPACT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND OUTCOMES IS CRITICAL. BEGINNING AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL, FARM BUREAU ADVOCACY EFFORTS INVOLVE MEMBERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ENABLING ALL OF AGRICULTURE TO SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE THROUGH AFBF.
EVENTS - IDEAG GROUP LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF AFBF, DELIVERS AN OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE TO ATTENDEES, EXHIBITORS AND THOUGHT LEADERS IN AGRICULTURE AT REGIONAL FARM SHOWS. INTERACTIVE, CONTENT-RICH AND HIGH-VALUE PROGRAMMING IS THE CORNERSTONE OF EVERY IDEAG SHOW. WE MAKE IT A PRIORITY TO CONNECT FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO TOP-NOTCH GOODS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHO CAN MEET THEIR NEEDS.
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT - AS PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE FOOD SYSTEM - AND SPECIFICALLY IN SUSTAINABILITY - CONTINUES TO DRIVE RAPID CHANGE, IT'S MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO FEEL COMFORTABLE ENGAGING WITH THE PUBLIC, POLICYMAKERS AND MEDIA. AFBF PROVIDES INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVE OUTREACH TRAINING, STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO CONNECT WITH CONSUMERS AND OTHERS IN A MEANINGFUL WAY. SKILLS LEARNED ARE APPLIED AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vincent Duvall President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $570,309 |
Dale Moore Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $414,575 |
Kathleen J Cullins CFO & Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $399,389 |
Ellen Steen Greer General Counsel & Secretary | Officer | 40 | $358,734 |
Terri Moore Vp, Communication | 40 | $260,373 | |
Margaret Wolff Vp, Lead, Educ And Engage | 40 | $257,442 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cogent Global Solutions Production Services | 11/29/21 | $1,013,753 |
Omni Louisville Llc Catering And Audio Visual Services | 11/29/21 | $485,682 |
Freeman Convention Services | 11/29/21 | $437,178 |
Levy Premium Foodservice Catering Services | 11/29/21 | $339,981 |
Holiday Inn Capitol Meeting Services | 11/29/21 | $163,480 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $150,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $150,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,680,548 |
| Investment income | $631,571 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $47,579 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,657,223 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $33,384,645 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $310,009 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,057,699 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,790,241 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,450,397 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,288,050 |
| Payroll taxes | $902,469 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $665,840 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $101,486 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $35,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $462,582 |
| Advertising and promotion | $284,678 |
| Office expenses | $485,672 |
| Information technology | $637,331 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,498,139 |
| Travel | $994,683 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,804,189 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,191,019 |
| Insurance | $147,235 |
| All other expenses | $13,173 |
| Total functional expenses | $27,116,498 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,086,965 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,161,612 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $60,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,640,584 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,000,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,834,486 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $466,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $44,452,813 |
| Investments—other securities | $15,089,308 |
| Investments—program-related | $97,210 |
| Intangible assets | $4,942,713 |
| Other assets | $107,564 |
| Total assets | $90,939,255 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,762,192 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,795,920 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,411,499 |
| Total liabilities | $8,969,611 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $80,753,644 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,216,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $90,939,255 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Farm Bureau Federation has awarded $248,000 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $165,000 |
AGRI-PULSE COMMUNICATIONS INC PURPOSE: SPONORSHIPS FOR VARIOUS EVENTS | $27,500 |
Chevy Chase, MD PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
WESTERN GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Farm Bureau Federation has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eleanor Crook Foundation San Marcos, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Farm Bureau Federation Washington, DC | $90,939,255 | $33,384,645 |
Food Allergy Research & Education Inc Mclean, VA | $49,740,343 | $11,947,289 |
Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund Columbia, MD | $75,509,631 | $27,265,052 |
Downtown Business Improvement District Corporation Washington, DC | $12,848,344 | $15,153,939 |
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Inc Richmond, VA | $53,446,193 | $7,940,484 |
Painters And Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Fund Hanover, MD | $16,040,317 | $4,577,967 |
Locus Impact Investing Richmond, VA | $7,023,425 | $9,339,755 |
National Council Of Farmer Cooperatives Washington, DC | $7,136,808 | $5,507,889 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Gaithersburg, MD | $2,738,530 | $4,012,146 |
National Neca-Ibew Labor-Management Cooperatin Committee Trust Fund Washington, DC | $1,074,580 | $3,238,395 |
Montgomery County Agricultural Center Inc Gaithersburg, MD | $13,260,435 | $4,649,730 |
National Association Of State Departments Of Agriculture Arlington, VA | $1,267,720 | $1,834,352 |