Iowa Corn Grower's Association
The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is a membership organization based in Johnston, Iowa, and a public charity that files Form 990. It represents more than 7,000 corn farmer members and works to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability through advocacy, research, market development, and education.
Iowa Corn Grower's Association at a glance
In short: Iowa Corn Grower's Association gave $8.9M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $271K), top state Tennessee. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,943,137
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $271,004
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $27,093,304
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (12 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Iowa Corn Grower's Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 5505 Nw 88Th Street 100, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 225-9242
Website: https://iowacorn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Iowa Corn Grower's Association
Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship
Iowa Corn Grower's Association
Amount
$1,000 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program
Iowa Corn Grower's Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Iowa Corn Grower's Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) ($3.2M). Together the top 10 received $8.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 126 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ICGA is based in Iowa. In 2025, its grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The largest shares were reported for Tennessee (36%), the District of Columbia (31%), and Texas (19%); Iowa accounted for 7%, and Kansas for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Iowa Corn Grower's Association open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 33 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $410K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
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 $5.4M (2019) to $9.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $8.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Nashville, TN | General Support, Outreach & Education Programs | $3,197,000 |
| US Grains Council (Usgc) Washington, DC | General Support, Outreach & Education Programs | $2,721,848 |
| US Meat Export Federation (Usmef) Dallas, TX | General Support, Outreach & Education Programs | $1,700,000 |
| Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (Iawa) Ankeny, IA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Kansas Corn Commission Manhattan, KS | E85 Expansion Support | $250,000 |
| Growth Energy Omaha, NE | General Support | $160,030 |
| Iowa State University (ISU) Ames, IA | Research Grant, General Support, Outreach & Education Programs | $109,300 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Research Grant | $96,000 |
| Renewable Fuels Association Ellisville, MO | E15 Market Expansion | $65,000 |
| World Food Prize Des Moines, IA | General Support | $60,000 |
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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 | $27,093,304 | $24,640,673 | $23,408,801 | $8,943,137 | 33 | $354,439 |
| 2024 | $27,369,569 | $28,252,047 | $25,944,919 | $9,650,377 | 26 | $122,974 |
| 2023 | $20,266,725 | $20,970,550 | $20,156,684 | $9,546,420 | 20 | $77,033 |
| 2022 | $20,295,827 | $19,989,952 | $20,074,813 | $8,346,975 | 27 | $-317,051 |
| 2021 | $23,265,491 | $18,050,995 | $17,705,228 | $7,897,512 | 20 | $4,047 |
| 2020 | $24,422,898 | $18,783,103 | $18,679,218 | $6,002,266 | 21 | $872 |
| 2019 | $20,887,248 | $18,999,913 | $18,145,376 | $5,386,219 | 19 | $148,762 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ICGA’s stated mission is to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. Its policy process includes a member-wide survey, regional roundtables, and a Grassroots Summit, where delegates debate and approve policy. Federal policies are then sent to the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress for debate.
ICGA’s filing describes work to expand markets for corn in food, feed, and fuel; reduce trade barriers; and maintain access to ethanol markets. It also describes research into new corn uses and production efficiency, and education about the economic and environmental vitality of Iowa’s corn industry.
Its 2025 grants included support for agricultural associations, research, and education. For example, the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance describes its mission as improving water quality through agriculture; Iowa State University received support for research, general support, outreach, and education; and the Iowa FFA Foundation says it supports agricultural education organizations. The grantee descriptions are those organizations’ own stated missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ICGA reported 33 grants totaling $8,943,137. Grant amounts ranged from $5,040 to $3,197,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest grants included $3,197,000 to the National Corn Growers Association for general support, outreach, and education programs; $2,721,848 to the U.S. Grains Council for the same purposes; and $1,700,000 to the U.S. Meat Export Federation for the same purposes. Other notable grants included $250,000 to the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance for general support, $250,000 to the Kansas Corn Commission for E85 expansion support, and $109,300 to Iowa State University for research, general support, outreach, and education programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing were Stuart Swanson, president; Mark Mueller, vice president; Jolene Riessen, chair; and directors Adam Bierbaum, Will Cannon, Laura Foell, Elliot Henderson, Dan Keitzer, Steve Kuiper, and Logan Lyon.
Iowa Corn Grower's Association is led by Craig Floss, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; 24 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Floss
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$387K (2019) → $491K (2025)
Stuart Swanson
President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Jolene Riessen
Chair
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Steve Kuiper
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$300 (2019) → $850 (2025)
Adam Bierbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$750 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Kevin Studer
Director of Federal Policy
Federal Policy Advisor → Director of Federal Policy, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $201K (2025)
Dan Keitzer
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$200 (2021) → $6K (2025)
Logan Lyon
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Will Cannon
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Mike Ver Steeg
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$300 (2023) → $3K (2025)
Greg Wandrey
Director of Sustainability
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024) → $149K (2025)
Laura Foell
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Valerie Sanchez
Senior Director of Finance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$98K (2025)
Alexander Buck
Director of Industrial Innovation
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Elliot Henderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Olson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian R. Jones
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$219K (2019) → $289K (2025)
Julie Kirby
Vice President of Finance
Director of Finance & Ops → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2019
$186K (2019) → $153K (2025)
Mark Mueller
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Mindy Larsen Poldberg
Vice President of Gov't Relations
Director of Gov't Relation → Director of Gov't Relations, 2024
Director of Gov't Relations → Vice President of Gov't Relations, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$194K (2019) → $144K (2025)
Rodney Williamson
Vice President of Research & Sustainability
Director of Research & Development → Director of Research & Sustainability, 2024
Director of Research & Sustainability → Vice President of Research & Sustainability, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$192K (2019) → $243K (2025)
Shannon Textor
Vice President of Communications
Director of Marketing & Committee → Director of Communications, 2022
Director of Communications → Vice President of Communications, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$149K (2019) → $188K (2025)
Carrie Dodds
Vice President of Grassroots Development
Director of Grower Services → Director of Grower Service, 2023
Director of Grower Service → Vice President of Grassroots Development, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $154K (2025)
Ryan Sauer
Vice President of Market Development
Director of Market Development → Vice President of Market Development, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024) → $185K (2025)
Chris Bengtson
Manager Econ Analysis & Investments
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Denise Forney
Vice President of Talent & Org Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Former officers (15)
- Former: David Ertl (2019–2024) — Tech. Commercialization
- Former: Dennis Friest (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Lance Lillibridge (2019–2024) — Officer At-Large
- Former: Stu Swanson (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Aarika Schwarck (2024) — Director
- Former: Grant Menke (2022–2023) — Director of Market Development
- Former: Barb Kastner (2023) — Director
- Former: Carl Jardon (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Dean Meyer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Greif (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Gumpert (2019–2021) — Director of Grower Service
- Former: Bob Hemesath (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Curt Mether (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Mark Recker (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Roger Wuthrich (2019–2020) — Director
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 $491K, to Craig Floss (Chief Executive Officer). 24 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Corn Grower's Association
How much does Iowa Corn Grower's Association give each year?
Iowa Corn Grower's Association gave $8.9M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.7M across 26 grants.
What is Iowa Corn Grower's Association's typical grant size?
Iowa Corn Grower's Association's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $271,004, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Iowa Corn Grower's Association that year got $27K on average.
Where does Iowa Corn Grower's Association give grants?
Iowa Corn Grower's Association's top state is Tennessee, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (31%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Ankeny, IA (2 grants) and Ames, IA (2 grants).
Does Iowa Corn Grower's Association give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Iowa Corn Grower's Association's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Iowa Corn Grower's Association's largest grantees?
Iowa Corn Grower's Association's largest 2025 grantees include National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) ($3,197,000), US Grains Council (Usgc) ($2,721,848) and US Meat Export Federation (Usmef) ($1,700,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Iowa Corn Grower's Association?
Iowa Corn Grower's Association reported $27.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.6M.
What does Iowa Corn Grower's Association fund?
ICGA’s stated mission is to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. Its policy process includes a member-wide survey, regional roundtables, and a Grassroots Summit, where delegates debate and approve policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Iowa Corn Grower's Association?
Iowa Corn Grower's Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check iowacorn.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Iowa Corn Grower's Association's EIN?
Iowa Corn Grower's Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1036179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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