American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture

Organization Overview

American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 11/2021, American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 11/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BUILDING AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, AND A POSITIVE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AG LITERACY - AN AGRICULTURALLY LITERATE PERSON IS DEFINED AS "ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS AND CAN COMMUNICATE THE SOURCE AND VALUE OF AGRICULTURE AS IT AFFECTS QUALITY OF LIFE." THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE STRIVES TO GROW AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURE BY CREATING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER EDUCATORS, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. ANOTHER AREA OF EMPHASIS IS CREATING THAT FIRST SPARK OF CURIOSITY IN YOUNG LEARNERS ABOUT WHERE FOOD, FIBER AND FUEL COMES FROM, AND THEN BEING THERE WITH RESOURCES TO HELP ANSWER QUESTIONS.


FEEDING MINDS PRESS - ENGAGING YOUNG LEARNERS ABOUT WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM THROUGH ACCURATE BOOKS ABOUT AGRICULTURE. PUBLISHED BOOKS FEATURE TOPICS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO AGRICULTURE AND SOCIETY, CONNECTING READERS TO WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM AND WHO GROWS IT. OUR BOOKS FEATURE MODERN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES USED BY TODAY'S FARMERS AND RANCHERS HIGHLIGHTING HOW THEY CARE FOR LIVESTOCK AND THE LAND.


WHITE-REINHARDT FUND FOR EDUCATION - THE WR PROGRAM FUNDS PROJECTS THAT WILL INCREASE AGRICULTURAL LITERACY. COUNTY AND STATE FARM BUREAUS MAY APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K-12 TO INITIATE NEW AG LITERACY PROGRAMS OR EXPAND EXISTING PROGRAMS. THE WR FUND FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE FULL-TIME EDUCATORS AND/OR VOLUNTEERS WHO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN CLASSROOM AG LITERACY PROGRAMS OR EVENTS. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE AWARDED FUNDS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM CONFERENCE WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT THEY WILL USE KNOWLEDGE GAINED TO EXPAND THEIR OUTREACH TO STUDENTS ON TOPICS RELATED TO FOOD, FIBER AND FUEL. THE CHRISTINA SUE LILJA TEACHER RESOURCE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH GRANTS TO PURCHASE AFBFA RESOURCES TO USE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Vivayic
Dev Educational Software & Ed Director
$730,391
Block 21 Service Company Llc
Venue Rental
$148,499
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$3,292
Related organizations$165,000
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,551,039
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,098
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,719,331
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $28,774
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,866
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $197,195
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,943,434

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Chs Foundation

Inver Grove Heights, MN

PURPOSE: COLLEGIATE FARM BUREAU DISCUSSION MEET

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,388,129
Other Expense$2,388,129

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