Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division
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.
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division at a glance
In short: Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division gave $414K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $414,324
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,791
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $46,849
- Total assets
- $124,248,550
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rolette County Soil Conservation District ($92K). Together the top 8 received $414K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 16 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $411K (2024) to $414K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rolette County Soil Conservation District Rolla, ND | Supporting producers to promote productivity, markets, and environmental benefits | $92,287 |
| Mercer County Soil Conservation District Beulah, ND | Supporting producers to promote productivity, markets, and environmental benefits | $89,097 |
| North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association McClusky, ND | Supporting producers to promote productivity, markets, and environmental benefits | $71,469 |
| Ward County Soil Conservation District Minot, ND | Supporting producers to promote productivity, markets, and environmental benefits | $48,779 |
| Stark and Billings Soil Conservation District Dickinson, ND | Supporting producers to promote productivity, markets, and environmental benefits | $44,919 |
| Cass County Soil Conservation District Fargo, ND | Supporting producers to promote productivity, markets, and environmental benefits | $42,878 |
| Foster County Soil Conservation District Carrington, ND | Supporting producers to promote productivity, markets, and environmental benefits | $18,949 |
| McKenzie County Soil Conservation District Watford City, ND | Supporting producers to promote productivity, markets, and environmental benefits | $5,946 |
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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 | $124,248,550 | $3,760,259 | $6,345,226 | $414,324 | 8 | $212,519 |
| 2024 | $116,007,097 | $3,415,716 | $5,822,230 | $410,934 | 8 | $485,982 |
| 2023 | $106,137,855 | $2,773,538 | $5,366,521 | — | — | $119,845 |
| 2022 | $98,028,819 | $2,847,047 | $5,054,101 | — | — | $86,239 |
| 2021 | $92,870,322 | $4,688,383 | $4,178,034 | — | — | $81,608 |
| 2020 | $81,910,722 | $3,366,870 | $4,502,992 | — | — | $103,600 |
| 2019 | $72,318,473 | $3,355,026 | $4,771,443 | — | — | $448,603 |
About Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division
Based on IRS filings
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division is a public charity, based in Jamestown, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $124.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $414K. Net investment income was $213K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division is led by Mark Watne, President on every filing since 2019; all 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Watne
President
On filings since 2019
17 hrs/week
$381K (2019) → $587K (2025)
Michelle Ziesch
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Tyler Stafslien
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Jon Iverson
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $21K (2025)
Robert Finken
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$28K (2023) → $27K (2025)
Benjamin Vig
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$22K (2025)
Robert Kuylen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $38K (2025)
Shane Sickler
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $28K (2025)
Wesley Niederman Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $21K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ronda Throener (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Ben Vig (2024) — Director
- Former: Bob Finken (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ryan Taylor (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tania Falk (2019–2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Terry Borstad (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $587K, to Mark Watne (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division
How much does Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division give each year?
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division gave $414K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $411K across 8 grants.
What is Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division's typical grant size?
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division's median grant in 2025 was $46,849, and its average grant was $51,791, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division give grants?
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division's largest grantees?
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division's largest 2025 grantees include Rolette County Soil Conservation District ($92,287), Mercer County Soil Conservation District ($89,097) and North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association ($71,469), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division?
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division reported $124.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division's EIN?
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America - North Dakota Division's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0130613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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