Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau
To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities.
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau at a glance
In short: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,397,453
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loess Hills Agriculture in the Classroom ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $22K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loess Hills Agriculture in the Classroom Harlan, IA | Agriculture in the Classroom Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,397,453 | $148,716 | $122,787 | $10,000 | 1 | $70,435 |
| 2023 | $1,379,108 | $138,515 | $115,375 | $16,000 | 2 | $61,648 |
| 2022 | $1,360,894 | $1,100,450 | $116,857 | $21,500 | 2 | $26,659 |
| 2021 | $443,640 | $126,660 | $103,512 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $398,672 | $110,950 | $99,083 | — | — | — |
About Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau is a public charity, based in Harlan, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $70K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau is led by Jason Petersen, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Petersen
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Kenkel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Evans
Director
Voting Delegate → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Monson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaylen Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerod Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Fara
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Kenkel
Director
President → Voting Delegate, 2021
Voting Delegate → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Blum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Heller
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bartelson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Madson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Wahling
Voting Delegate
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Voting Delegate, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kelley
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabe Ferry
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brandon Weis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Heller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Jensen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Christensen (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jerry Buman (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Obrecht (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau
How much does Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau give each year?
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
How large is Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau?
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $149K.
Where does Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau operate?
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau's EIN?
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/a Shelby County Farm Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0685000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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