Farmers Educational and Cooperative
NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION, GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATION, LEGISLATION AND EDUCATION, IS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO THE PROSPERITY OF FAMILY FARMS, RANCHES AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$116.0M
+9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$411K
Grant Count
8
Avg Grant Size
$51K
About Farmers Educational and Cooperative
Based on IRS filings
Farmers Educational and Cooperative is a nonprofit organization, based in JAMESTOWN, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $411K. Net investment income was $486K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $116,007,097 | $106,137,855 | $98,028,819 |
| Revenue | $3,415,716 | $2,773,538 | $2,847,047 |
| Expenses | $5,822,230 | $5,366,521 | $5,054,101 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $485,982 | $119,845 | $86,239 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association ($99,571), Cass County Soil Conservation District ($75,598), Mercer County Soil Conservation District ($67,930).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASS COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT FARGO, ND | SUPPORTING PRODUCERS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS | $75,598 |
| FOSTER COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRINGTON, ND | SUPPORTING PRODUCERS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS | $14,840 |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT WATFORD CITY, ND | SUPPORTING PRODUCERS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS | $10,259 |
| MERCER COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BEULAH, ND | SUPPORTING PRODUCERS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS | $67,930 |
| NORTH DAKOTA CONSERVATION DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MCCLUSKY, ND | SUPPORTING PRODUCERS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS | $99,571 |
| ROLETTE COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT ROLLA, ND | SUPPORTING PRODUCERS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS | $64,674 |
| STARK AND BILLINGS SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT DICKINSON, ND | SUPPORTING PRODUCERS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS | $46,253 |
| WARD COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT MINOT, ND | SUPPORTING PRODUCERS TO PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, MARKETS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS | $31,809 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONDA THROENER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $21,538 |
| SHANE SICKLER | TREASURER | 5 | $20,275 |
| ROBERT KUYLEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $41,645 |
| WESLEY NIEDERMAN JR | SECRETARY | 5 | $16,796 |
| JON IVERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $22,144 |
| TYLER STAFSLIEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $20,475 |
| MARK WATNE | PRESIDENT | 17 | $622,964 |
| MICHELLE ZIESCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $34,295 |
| ROBERT FINKEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $18,500 |
| BEN VIG | DIRECTOR | 5 | $650 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Farmers Educational and Cooperative?
As of 2024, Farmers Educational and Cooperative holds $116.0M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $411K in 2024.
Where does Farmers Educational and Cooperative operate?
Farmers Educational and Cooperative has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What size grants does Farmers Educational and Cooperative award?
In 2024, Farmers Educational and Cooperative awarded 8 grants totaling $411K — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Farmers Educational and Cooperative's EIN?
Farmers Educational and Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0130613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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