Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois Agricultural Association (IAA), based in Bloomington, Illinois, is a public charity whose mission centers on agriculture, farm-family life, member services, and agricultural information. The Illinois Farm Bureau says it began as the Illinois Agricultural Association in 1912 and became the state-level Illinois Farm Bureau in 1916; IAA’s 2024 filing states that it was formed in 1928.
Illinois Agricultural Association at a glance
In short: Illinois Agricultural Association gave $8.7M across 88 grants in 2025 (avg $99K), mostly in Illinois. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,735,663
- +151.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 88
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $99,269
- +88.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $82,820
- Total assets
- $82,993,301
- +22.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (27 of 88, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Illinois Agricultural Association
- How to Apply
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For the Illinois Farm Bureau corporate giving process, the website accepts requests through its online application system from registered 501(c)(3) organizations; mailed and faxed applications are not accepted. The FAQ states that applications are open year-round and reviewed quarterly.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1701 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61702
Phone: (309) 557-2488
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Illinois Agricultural Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cook County Farm Bureau ($363K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
351 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 351 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars were reported for recipients in Illinois. The listed recipients were county Farm Bureaus across the state. The Illinois Farm Bureau describes its corporate giving as rooted in central Illinois communities, with contributions also supporting statewide causes serving rural Illinois communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Illinois Agricultural Association open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 27 of 88 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $113K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $83K first-time, $82K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2019) to $8.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 88 grants totaling $8.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County Farm Bureau Countryside, IL | Agricultural Education | $363,408 |
| Ford-Iroquis County Farm Bureau Gilman, IL | Agricultural Education | $307,846 |
| Clinton County Farm Bureau Breese, IL | Agricultural Education | $294,735 |
| Ogle County Farm Bureau Oregon, IL | Agricultural Education | $291,826 |
| Washington County Farm Bureau Nashville, IL | Agricultural Education | $200,125 |
| Montgomery County Farm Bureau Hillsboro, IL | Agricultural Education | $198,578 |
| Kane County Farm Bureau Charles, IL | Agricultural Education | $195,827 |
| Pike-Scott County Farm Bureau Pittsfield, IL | Agricultural Education | $191,459 |
| Randolph County Farm Bureau Sparta, IL | Agricultural Education | $191,162 |
| Marion County Farm Bureau Salem, IL | Agricultural Education | $155,612 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reported 88 grants; the 2024 and 2023 filings each reported 66 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,993,301 | $73,899,983 | $73,856,956 | $8,735,663 | 88 | $35,748,953 |
| 2024 | $67,724,629 | $62,672,601 | $60,225,898 | $3,477,279 | 66 | $23,471,019 |
| 2023 | $65,650,666 | $58,995,923 | $58,673,429 | $3,028,740 | 66 | $21,887,484 |
| 2022 | $65,928,010 | $57,014,223 | $55,713,726 | $2,766,107 | 66 | $22,046,684 |
| 2021 | $66,126,421 | $53,830,805 | $51,659,310 | $2,558,621 | 65 | $21,053,834 |
| 2020 | $64,038,155 | $54,153,885 | $52,363,851 | $2,531,117 | 65 | $21,640,288 |
| 2019 | $61,799,239 | $52,865,318 | $50,340,675 | $2,474,462 | 66 | $20,515,924 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
IAA’s stated mission is “to improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life by educating and disseminating agricultural information to members and others” in areas including finance, economics, and governmental policy. Its filing describes member services that provide information, education, and organizational and management tools; governmental affairs work that monitors policy and agency activity; commodity information on production, marketing, and risk management; and general information distributed through broadcasts, its website, and publications.
The filing describes a County Finance Program intended to assist county Farm Bureaus in financial need. Under that program, some funds are distributed by formula and other funds are available through an application and grant-committee process. County Farm Bureaus explain how requested funds will be used, and results are reported to the IAA Board.
The Illinois Farm Bureau’s website describes corporate giving priorities as investing in future leaders, enriching Illinois communities, cultivating environmental stewardship, and championing agricultural innovation. Its guidelines say requests should come from registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Among the county Farm Bureau grantees in 2025, Cook County Farm Bureau described its mission as serving members with programs reflecting agricultural heritage, while Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau described a mission focused on farm-family income, members’ economic well-being, and agriculture’s public image.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, IAA reported 88 grants totaling $8,735,663. Grant amounts ranged from $10,983 to $363,408, with a median of $82,820. The largest listed grants included $363,408 to Cook County Farm Bureau, $307,846 to Ford-Iroquois County Farm Bureau, $294,735 to Clinton County Farm Bureau, and $291,826 to Ogle County Farm Bureau. Each of these grants was listed for agricultural education.
The Illinois Farm Bureau website describes a separate corporate giving process in which requests for grants or sponsorships are submitted through an online application system. Its guidelines state that requests should generally be between $250 and $1,500, are considered at the organization’s discretion, and must align with its corporate giving priorities. The FAQ says applications are reviewed quarterly, with decisions expected no later than 30 days after the quarter ends. The guidelines exclude, among other things, political organizations or campaigns, sports teams, individual or family benefits, and organizations or purposes the Illinois Farm Bureau considers incompatible with its philanthropic mission.
The Illinois Farm Bureau also describes a Rural Development Grant Program for rural Illinois projects addressing community or economic development and quality of life. Its stated 2026–2027 application period is October 1 through December 1, 2026; applicants are directed to discuss projects with their local county Farm Bureau and request an application link beginning October 1, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Vance as General Counsel; Alan Dodds as VP Fin. & Treas; Andrew Bender and Matthew Jontry as Ass't Secretaries; Mark Gebhards as Director of Governmental Affairs; Kevin Semlow as Exec Dir Govt Affairs & Commodities; Lyn Potts and Ron White as Assoc. Dep. Coun.; Matthew Wettersten as Exec Dir Marketing & Communication; and Laura Harmon as Ass't Secretary.
Illinois Agricultural Association is led by Brian Duncan, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 43 of 47 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Duncan
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$35K (2019) → $326K (2025)
Kevin Semlow
Executive Director Govt Affairs & Commodities
Executive Director of Govt Affairs & Commodit → Executive Director Govt Affairs & Commodities, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$253K (2024) → $366K (2025)
Ryan Ford
Executive Director Field & Member Services
Executive Director of Field & Member Svc → Executive Director Field & Member Services, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$202K (2024) → $286K (2025)
Matthew Wettersten
Executive Director Marketing & Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$292K (2025)
Gary Speckhart
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Jeff Kirwan
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$17K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Ken Cripe
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Larry Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$14K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Mark Gebhards
Director of Governmental Affairs
Director of Govermental Affairs → Director of Governmental Affairs, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$354K (2019) → $509K (2025)
Mark Reichert
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$11K (2019) → $944 (2025)
Robert Klemm
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$11K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Steven Hosselton
Director
On filings since 2019
$16K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Tammy Halterman
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Mark Tuttle
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $13K (2025)
Robert Fecht
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Steve Koeller
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $14K (2025)
Don Meyer
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $9K (2025)
Keith Mussman
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $13K (2025)
Larry Dallas
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $9K (2025)
Richard Carroll
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $14K (2025)
Brad Daugherty
Director
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Brent Pollard
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$11K (2024) → $16K (2025)
Jeff Weber
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$11K (2024) → $9K (2025)
John Howard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Lu Ann Matejcak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Paul Beisiegle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
$8K (2025)
Paul Edwards
Director
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Barry Fisher
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mark Hortin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Randy Aberle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Alan Dodds
Vice President Finance & Treasurer
CFO → Vice President Finance & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$370K (2019) → $600K (2025)
Andrew Bender
Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$216K (2019) → $516K (2025)
Brian Cahill
Senior Counsel
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$218K (2019) → $276K (2025)
Elaine Thacker
Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$91K (2019) → $121K (2025)
Geneva Aberle
Controller
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$152K (2019) → $221K (2025)
Jennifer Vance
General Counsel
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$310K (2019) → $1.1M (2025)
Kirstin Kaisner
Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$78K (2019) → $109K (2025)
Laura Harmon
Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$226K (2019) → $292K (2025)
Lyn Potts
Associate Dep. Counsel
Ass't Secretary → Ass't General Counsel, 2020
Ass't General Counsel → Associate Dep. Counsel, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$228K (2019) → $357K (2025)
Matthew Jontry
Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $361K (2025)
Ron White
Associate Dep. Counsel
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$226K (2021) → $340K (2025)
Kristen Kroger
Senior Counsel
Associate Counsel → Ass't General Counsel, 2024
Ass't General Counsel → Senior Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$216K (2022) → $269K (2025)
Evan Severson
Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller → Ass't Controller, 2024
Ass't Controller → Assistant Controller, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$32K (2023) → $142K (2025)
Christopher Webb
Ass't Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$195K (2025)
Evan Hultine
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$54K (2025)
Garrett Thalgott
Ass't Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$200K (2025)
Joshua Johnson
Associate Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$277K (2025)
Former officers (26)
- Former: Chris Magnuson (2019–2024) — Director of News & Communications
- Former: Earl Williams Jr. (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Kenton Thomas (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Hodge (2019–2024) — Executive Director of Member Services & President
- Former: Neil Napolitano (2019–2024) — Ass't General Counsel
- Former: Richard Guebert (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Steven Stallman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Leonard B Daugherty (2024) — Director
- Former: Matt Wettersten (2024) — Executive Director of Mktg & Communications
- Former: Jim Jacobs (2019–2023) — CEO Country Financial
- Former: Tim Smith (2020–2023) — Ass't Controller
- Former: Vince Sampson (2023) — Director of Info Mgt.
- Former: Dennis Green (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Reynods (2019–2022) — Ass't Controller
- Former: Paul Harmon (2019–2022) — General Counsel
- Former: Robert W Weldon (2019–2022) — Vice President of Finance & Treasurer
- Former: Albert Zimmerman (2019–2021) — Ass't General Counsel
- Former: Brad Temple (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Chad Schutz (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Meiss (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Serven (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Randy Poskin (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Steven Fourez (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Michele Aavang (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Wendy Schaefer (2019–2020) — Ass't General Counsel
- Former: Craig Ratajcyk (2019) — Executive Director Soy
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 $1.1M, to Jennifer Vance (General Counsel). 43 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois Agricultural Association
How much does Illinois Agricultural Association give each year?
Illinois Agricultural Association gave $8.7M across 88 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.5M across 66 grants.
What is Illinois Agricultural Association's typical grant size?
Illinois Agricultural Association's median grant in 2025 was $82,820, and its average grant was $99,269, across 88 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Illinois Agricultural Association that year got $113K on average.
Where does Illinois Agricultural Association give grants?
Illinois Agricultural Association gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Illinois Agricultural Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 88 grants with a stated purpose on Illinois Agricultural Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Agricultural Education" (88 grants).
Who are Illinois Agricultural Association's largest grantees?
Illinois Agricultural Association's largest 2025 grantees include Cook County Farm Bureau ($363,408), Ford-Iroquis County Farm Bureau ($307,846) and Clinton County Farm Bureau ($294,735), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Illinois Agricultural Association?
Illinois Agricultural Association reported $83.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $73.9M.
What does Illinois Agricultural Association fund?
IAA’s stated mission is “to improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life by educating and disseminating agricultural information to members and others” in areas including finance, economics, and governmental policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois Agricultural Association?
For the Illinois Farm Bureau corporate giving process, the website accepts requests through its online application system from registered 501(c)(3) organizations; mailed and faxed applications are not accepted. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Illinois Agricultural Association's EIN?
Illinois Agricultural Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0809856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
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