American Farm Bureau Federation
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 1920. It describes itself as a voice for agriculture and says it works with state and county Farm Bureau organizations on policy advocacy, events, and leadership, education, and engagement for farmers and ranchers.
American Farm Bureau Federation at a glance
In short: American Farm Bureau Federation gave $325K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in District of Columbia. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,569
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,032
- -16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $129,586,761
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Farm Bureau Federation
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Maryland Ave Sw 1000W, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 406-3600
Website: https://fb.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Farm Bureau Federation
Who American Farm Bureau Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture ($165K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 62 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AFBF is based in Washington, DC. In 2025, 53% of its grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 11% to Virginia, 7% to Missouri, 6% to Indiana, and 6% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Farm Bureau Federation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2023) to $439K (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Washington, DC | General Support | $165,000 |
| Croplife America Arlington, VA | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Agri-Pulse Communications Inc Camdenton, MO | Sponsorship | $13,500 |
| Congressional Sports for Charity Alexandria, VA | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| National FFA Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Agriculture Future of America Kansas City, MO | Contribution | $10,000 |
| National 4-H Congress Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences Atlanta, GA | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| At Ease Orchard Wilkinson, IN | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Western Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | Contribution | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,586,761 | $37,897,923 | $38,119,293 | $324,569 | 18 | $2,578,460 |
| 2024 | $125,601,852 | $36,693,260 | $33,321,639 | $259,250 | 12 | $2,240,518 |
| 2023 | $108,380,691 | $37,324,023 | $32,065,723 | $240,500 | 9 | $1,540,984 |
| 2022 | $87,420,763 | $35,509,348 | $31,737,618 | $298,500 | 14 | $922,530 |
| 2021 | $90,939,255 | $33,384,645 | $27,116,498 | $248,000 | 9 | $-1,025,652 |
| 2020 | $81,210,093 | $35,645,862 | $28,750,206 | $439,075 | 16 | $564,293 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AFBF’s stated mission is to bring farm and ranch families together to build a sustainable future of safe and abundant food, fiber, and renewable fuel for the nation and the world.
In its 2024 filing, AFBF describes policy advocacy shaped by priorities set by farmer and rancher delegates, conferences for members, and training to help farmers and ranchers engage with the public, policymakers, and media. Its website also lists programs including Young Farmers & Ranchers, Promotion & Engagement, and Women’s Leadership.
Recipients of AFBF’s 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture says it builds awareness and understanding of agriculture through educational programs for students and educators. At Ease Orchard says it empowers veterans and their families through farming, training, and support. Agriculture Future of America says it builds bridges for young leaders in food and agriculture, while MANRRS says it promotes academic and professional advancement for minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, AFBF reported 18 grants totaling $324,569. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $165,000, with a median of $8,750. The largest grant was $165,000 to the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture for general support. Other notable grants included $25,000 to CropLife America for sponsorship; $13,500 to Agri-Pulse Communications Inc. for sponsorship; and $10,000 each to Congressional Sports for Charity, National FFA Foundation, Agriculture Future of America, National 4-H Congress Foundation, MANRRS, and At Ease Orchard. AFBF also gave $7,250 to Delaware State Farm Bureau for a contribution.
The filing states that recipients of board-approved contributions for general support of agricultural programs are not required to substantiate related expenditures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vincent Duvall as president and Scott VanderWal as vice president. Directors listed include Angela Bailey, Carl Bednarski (through December 2024), Russell Boening, Allen Carter Jr., Isabella Chism, Carlyle Currier, Brian Duncan (through January 2025), and David Fisher.
American Farm Bureau Federation is led by Vincent Duvall, President on every filing since 2020; 33 of 47 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vincent Duvall
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$544K (2020) → $677K (2025)
Melissa Sanders Carroll
Executive Director & Ideag
Executive Director, Business & Operations → Executive Director, Bus Ops & Rev Development, 2022
Executive Director, Bus Ops & Rev Development → Executive Director & Ideag, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$238K (2021) → $245K (2025)
Brian Anderson
Executive Director & Technology
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$224K (2022) → $255K (2025)
Bryan Searle
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $5K (2025)
David Fisher
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Harry Ott
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $11K (2025)
Mike McCormick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Rodd Moesel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Russell Boening
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Shawn Harding
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $45K (2025)
Wayne Pryor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Isabella Chism
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $19K (2025)
Mark McHargue
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $14K (2025)
Tom McCall
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $9K (2025)
Dan Glessing
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Eric Mayberry
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $17K (2025)
Jeb Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $16K (2025)
Carlyle Currier
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$300 (2023) → $10K (2025)
Scott Mugrage
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $8K (2025)
Allen Carter Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Angela Bailey
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Eddie Melton
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$14K (2025)
Kevin Lussier
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$800 (2024) → $12K (2025)
Paul Larson
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $7K (2025)
Richard Fontenot
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Ryan Mackay
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Carl Bednarski
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Parnell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Kron
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Newland
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Duncan
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wright
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Lacross
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Olson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosella Mosby
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sink
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Steen Greer
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$351K (2020) → $399K (2025)
Kathleen J. Cullins
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$323K (2020) → $382K (2025)
Margaret Wolff
Vice President, Lead, Educ & Engage
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $296K (2025)
Scott Vanderwal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Terri Moore
Vice President & Communications
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$260K (2021) → $303K (2025)
Joby Young
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$189K (2023) → $432K (2025)
Samuel Kieffer
Vice President & Public Policy
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$244K (2022) → $273K (2025)
Travis Cushman
Dpty General Counsel, Lit & Publ
Dpty General Counsel, Lit & Public Affairs → Dpty General Counsel, Lit & Public Policy, 2023
Dpty General Counsel, Lit & Public Policy → Dpty General Counsel, Lit & Publ, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$224K (2022) → $272K (2025)
Former officers (39)
- Former: Jim Harper (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Haney (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rich Hillman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Richard Guebert Jr. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Stefanie Smallhouse (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jamie Johansson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kevin Krentz (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Matt Fimon (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Wayne Stafford (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Dale Moore (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Ron Gibson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Todd Fornstrom (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alisha Schwertner (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Tisbert (2023) — Director
- Former: Rich Felts (2023) — Director
- Former: Roger Cryan (2023) — Chief Economist
- Former: Craig Hill (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Aiken (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Ebert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ryck Suydam (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Iverson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph Tisbert (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Blake Hurst (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Donald Tuller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Donnie Parrish (2020–2021) — Senior Director & Congressional Relations
- Former: Gerald Long (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Hans McPherson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Hoblick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Newton (2020–2021) — Chief Economist
- Former: Kevin Paap (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Morgan Norris (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Schlegel (2020–2021) — Vice President & Public Affairs
- Former: Richard Felts (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sherry Saylor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Nelson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Pat Weyback (2020) — Deputy General Counsel
- Former: Patricia Wolff (2020) — Senior Director & Congressional Rel
- Former: Paul Molesky (2020) — Director
- Former: Ronald Anderson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $677K, to Vincent Duvall (President). 33 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Farm Bureau Federation
How much does American Farm Bureau Federation give each year?
American Farm Bureau Federation gave $325K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $259K across 12 grants.
What is American Farm Bureau Federation's typical grant size?
American Farm Bureau Federation's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $18,032, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Farm Bureau Federation that year got $7K on average.
Where does American Farm Bureau Federation give grants?
American Farm Bureau Federation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (11%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does American Farm Bureau Federation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of American Farm Bureau Federation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (10 grants) and "Sponsorship" (7 grants).
Who are American Farm Bureau Federation's largest grantees?
American Farm Bureau Federation's largest 2025 grantees include American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture ($165,000), Croplife America ($25,000) and Agri-Pulse Communications Inc ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Farm Bureau Federation?
American Farm Bureau Federation reported $129.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.9M.
What does American Farm Bureau Federation fund?
AFBF’s stated mission is to bring farm and ranch families together to build a sustainable future of safe and abundant food, fiber, and renewable fuel for the nation and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Farm Bureau Federation?
American Farm Bureau Federation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check fb.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Farm Bureau Federation's EIN?
American Farm Bureau Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-0725160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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