Communicating for Agriculture is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in FERGUS FALLS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $65K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$65K
+27.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+6.4% YoY
About Communicating for Agriculture
Based on IRS filings
Communicating for Agriculture is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in FERGUS FALLS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $65K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include World Fair Bid Committee ($25,000), Undue Medical Debt ($22,000), Giving Voice Initiative ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREATER FERGUS FALLS CORP FERGUS FALLS, MN | GENERAL FUND DONATION | $2,500 |
| DOUGH 4 JOE FERGUS FALLS, MN | CHARITY BENEFIT DONATION | $500 |
| GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS NURSEY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EMERGENCY SHELTER | $5,000 |
| WORLD FAIR BID COMMITTEE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | WORLD FAIR EDUCATIONAL FUND | $25,000 |
| UNDUE MEDICAL DEBT RYE, NY | MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF MN DEBT | $22,000 |
| GIVING VOICE INITIATIVE EDA, MN | GIVING VOICE MN INITIATIVE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN RUFER | CHAIRMAN/GEN | — | — |
| PATRICIA STRICKLAND | PRESIDENT/CO | — | — |
| ANGELA NELSON | CFO/SECRETAR | — | — |
| HILARY SMEDSRUD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARK RITCHIE | VP/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ROBERT RUMPZA | VP/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JEFF SMEDSRUD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Communicating for Agriculture?
Communicating for Agriculture is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in FERGUS FALLS, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Communicating for Agriculture operate?
Communicating for Agriculture has awarded grants in California, Iowa, Minnesota, New York.
What size grants does Communicating for Agriculture award?
In 2024, Communicating for Agriculture awarded 6 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communicating for Agriculture's EIN?
Communicating for Agriculture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1388895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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