Iowa Corn Grower's Association
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is a membership-based agricultural organization headquartered in Johnston, Iowa. Representing more than 7,000 corn farmer members, ICGA serves as the collective voice for Iowa corn farmers, advocating for their interests and rights at both state and federal levels. The organization operates as a 501(c)(5) entity and has maintained tax-exempt status since January 1980.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.4M
+35.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.7M
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
26
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$371K
-22.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability.
ICGA's work centers on three primary areas:
Research: The organization funds research initiatives focused on developing new uses for corn and improving production efficiency in corn cultivation. Research efforts aim to discover new applications to create demand for surplus crops, improve efficiency, and reduce the environmental impact of corn production. The organization has supported research resulting in several patents for bioplastics, biochemicals, and transgenic corn plants designed to enhance nitrogen use efficiency.
Education and Promotion: ICGA engages in educational initiatives and promotional activities to advance the corn industry and support farmer interests.
Advocacy and Lobbying: The organization actively lobbies on agricultural issues at state and federal levels to protect farmer rights and advance industry priorities.
Grantmaking
ICGA functions as a grantmaking organization with total giving of $9,680,377 according to recent filings. Grant awards typically range from $5,000 to $3,708,300. The organization's grantmaking priorities include support for agricultural education, organic farming, beekeeping, and food safety initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ICGA provides support nationally, with documented grantmaking activity in Iowa, Texas, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending August 2024:
- Total Assets: $27,369,569
- Total Revenue: $28,252,047
- Total Expenses: $25,944,919
- Number of Employees: 43
As of Fiscal Year Ending August 2023:
- Total Assets: $20,266,725 (ledger value)
- Total Revenue: $20,970,550
- Total Expenses: $20,156,684
- Net Income: $813,866
- Net Assets: $16,966,459
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,369,569 | $20,266,725 | $20,295,827 |
| Revenue | $28,252,047 | $20,970,550 | $19,989,952 |
| Expenses | $25,944,919 | $20,156,684 | $20,074,813 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $122,974 | $77,033 | $-317,051 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Iowa Corn Grower's Association
Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT)
IOWA CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 29, 2026
Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship
IOWA CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION
Amount
$1,000 per year
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program
IOWA CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Craig Floss serves as Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS FRIEST | CHAIR | 5 | $4,950 |
| JOLENE RIESSEN | PRESIDENT | 5 | $6,850 |
| LANCE LILLIBRIDGE | OFFICER AT-LARGE | 5 | $2,400 |
| ADAM BIERBAUM | DIRECTOR | 5 | $2,500 |
| WILL CANNON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $2,000 |
| DAN KEITZER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $3,900 |
| STEVE KUIPER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $2,100 |
| LOGAN LYON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $1,800 |
| MARK MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $4,550 |
| MIKE VER STEEG | DIRECTOR | 5 | $2,950 |
| STU SWANSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $6,450 |
| AARIKA SCHWARCK | DIRECTOR | 5 | $100 |
| LAURA FOELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $1,000 |
| CRAIG FLOSS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $489,495 |
| JULIE KIRBY | VP OF FINANCE (THRU 7/24) | 40 | $225,634 |
| VALERIE SANCHEZ | SR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (FROM 8/24) | 40 | — |
| BRIAN R JONES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $281,229 |
| MINDY LARSEN POLDBERG | DIR. OF GOV'T RELATIONS (UNTIL 7/24) | 40 | $232,868 |
| RODNEY WILLIAMSON | DIR. OF RESEARCH & SUSTAINABILITY | 40 | $235,960 |
| SHANNON TEXTOR | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $182,534 |
| KEVIN STUDER | DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL POLICY | 40 | $173,974 |
| GREG WANDREY | DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY | 40 | $124,032 |
| RYAN SAUER | DIRECTOR OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $117,823 |
| DAVID ERTL | TECH. COMMERCIALIZATION (UNTIL 6/24) | 40 | $131,349 |
| CARRIE DODDS | VP OF GRASSROOTS DEV | 40 | $146,988 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
ICGA has been active in advancing research partnerships and policy initiatives. The organization's Genome to Phenome collaboration with Iowa State University received a major USDA grant to further pioneering agricultural research. The organization also operates the Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge, through which companies receive investment support. Additionally, ICGA released its top state and federal policy priorities for 2026, demonstrating ongoing engagement in advocacy efforts.
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