Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Association
The Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Association (also known as the Iowa Beef Industry Council) is a 501(c)(5) labor and agricultural organization based in Ames, Iowa. The organization has maintained tax-exempt status since July 1952. As a 501(c)(5) entity, donations to this organization are not tax deductible.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
-13.2% YoY
Revenue
$3.4M
-4.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$99K
-18.2% YoY
Expenses
$3.8M
+8.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization is dedicated to expanding consumer demand for beef, strengthening beef's position in the global marketplace, and improving producer profitability.
The association operates through three primary program areas:
Beef Promotion - National: Funds national beef promotional activities, both domestically and internationally, through organizations such as the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the Federation of State Beef Councils, and others.
Beef Promotion - State: Promotes demand for beef in Iowa, domestically, and internationally through consumer advertising, retail and food service promotions, educational and other programs.
Producer Communication: Communicates checkoff-related information to beef producers and helps keep them informed about related programs and activities of the investment.
Grantmaking
The organization made total grants of $1,667,703 in 2024. Recent grantmaking activity includes support to the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers (CSIF) and the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) for programs promoting beef.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's primary focus is Iowa and the national beef industry, with international promotional activities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (ending September):
- Total Revenue: $3,513,436
- Total Expenses: $3,537,401
- Net Income: -$23,965
- Total Assets: $3,294,015
- Total Liabilities: $266,000
Fiscal Year 2025 (ending September):
- Total Revenues: $3,355,903
- Total Expenses: $3,820,919
- Total Assets: $3,091,953
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,091,953 | $3,560,403 | $3,555,944 |
| Revenue | $3,355,903 | $3,513,436 | $3,534,952 |
| Expenses | $3,820,919 | $3,537,401 | $3,197,756 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $99,473 | $121,623 | $88,427 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Executive Committee includes:
- Dan Hanrahan (Cumming)
- Jenni Birker (Garrison)
- Kent Musfeldt (Coon Rapids)
- Corinne Rowe (Dallas Center)
- Mike Naig, Secretary of Agriculture (Statutory member)
- Grant Potadle, auction market representative
- Daniel Robison, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University (Statutory member)
Mike Anderson serves as Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN HANRAHAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNI BIRKER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KENT MUSFELDT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| GRANT MENKE | SECRETARY OF AG - DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT CHERNE | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| GRANT POTADLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL NAIG | SECRETARY OF AG - DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ASHLYNN JONES | ICA APPOINTED REP | 2 | — |
| JIM CHRISTENSEN | ICA APPOINTED REP | 2 | — |
| MAGGIE MULLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANIEL ROBISON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANINE MOORE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KENT PRUISMANN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEAN BLACK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT MCGREGOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DON SWANSON | AT LARGE DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GARRET ENGLIN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JASON ROSS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REBECCA DOSTAL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RENEE DEWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY GLICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LYDIA GRANT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICAYLA CHRISTOPHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID BRUENE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROSS HAVENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MIKE HOLDEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HAYLEY MOSS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MIKE ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $119,437 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization announced the 2025 Iowa Beef Quality Assurance Awards, recognizing excellence in beef production practices among Iowa producers.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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