Iowa Pork Producers Association
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is a 501(c)(5) labor and agricultural organization headquartered in Clive, Iowa. The association is an industry-inclusive nonprofit that serves pig farmers and stakeholders across Iowa. The organization employs 12 people and operates with a 23-member board of directors composed of pig farmers from around Iowa, allied industry members, and stakeholders.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.3M
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
-11.4% YoY
Grant Count
39
+25.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
-29.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Iowa Pork Producers Association's mission is to provide a unified voice to promote and educate for a sustainable, socially responsible, profitable, and globally competitive pork industry.
The organization's primary activities include:
- Promoting pork and pig production
- Educating both consumers and farmers about responsible pork production
- Serving as a leading voice for the pork industry
- Supporting pig farmers to be successful
- Providing programs and resources for rural Iowa communities
- Offering recipes, youth leadership teams, educational resources, and contests
Grantmaking
The Iowa Pork Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) organization operated to support or benefit Iowa's pork producers, administers scholarship programs on behalf of the association. In recent years, the foundation has awarded more than 30 scholarships totaling over $65,000 annually. Scholarships are provided to:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization focuses on Iowa, with particular emphasis on rural Iowa communities and statewide initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending September 2024):
- Total Revenue: $10,284,758
- Total Expenses: $10,725,712
- Net Income: -$440,954
- Total Assets: $17,907,019
- Total Liabilities: $1,140,000
Annual Revenue (Alternative Source): $4,525,368
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,314,448 | $17,907,019 | $18,087,284 |
| Revenue | $9,523,959 | $10,284,758 | $10,274,773 |
| Expenses | $9,962,309 | $10,725,712 | $8,651,222 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $623,315 | $954,103 | $532,545 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
70 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
Key executives include:
- Pat McGonegle (Principal Officer)
- Brielle Smeby (Producer Outreach Director)
- Cory Van Gilst (Strategic Information Director)
- Tomi Nelson (Finance Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROB BRENNEMAN | NPPC REP | 2 | $1,035 |
| AL WULFEKUHLE | NPB REP | 2 | $1,380 |
| KEVIN RASMUSSEN | NPB REP | 2 | $2,170 |
| LINDA SCHROEDER | VP OPERATIONS | 4 | $1,380 |
| TRISH COOK | NPPC REP | 2 | $10,130 |
| LANCE HEUSER | VP MARKET DEVELOPMENT | 4 | $1,380 |
| DENISE WILEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,380 |
| BEN SCHMALING | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,380 |
| TIM SCHMIDT | VP RESOURCES | 4 | $1,380 |
| DOUG GRUVER | VP PROD SERVICE | 4 | $1,380 |
| BOB WEBB | DIRECTOR | 2 | $690 |
| CHRIS BELLCOCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,035 |
| DR MATT ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $690 |
| AARON COOK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROB STOUT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT CARMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GARY LEDGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEAN FRAZER | PRESIDENT ELECT | 4 | $1,380 |
| AARON JUERGENS | PRESIDENT | 4 | $3,535 |
| MATT GENT | PAST PRESIDENT | 4 | $11,380 |
| PAT MCGONEGLE | CEO | 50 | $315,729 |
| JOYCE HOPPES | CONSUMER INFO DIR | 50 | $151,952 |
| KEVIN HALL | COMMUNICATIONS DIR | 50 | $158,656 |
| JEFF VANDEKIEFT | FORMER DIR OF FINANCE | 50 | $118,625 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has been active in community engagement and industry support:
Pork industry leaders were recognized at the Iowa Pork Congress
Pork Industry Leaders Recognized at Iowa Pork CongressThe Iowa Pork Producers Association provided hunger relief statewide
Iowa Pork Producers Providing Hunger Relief StatewideCounties were recognized for leadership in the pork industry
Pork Industry Leaders Recognized at Iowa Pork CongressA program reimburses county pork groups for donations to their area food banks
Program Reimburses County Pork Groups for Donations to Their Area Food BanksThe 2026 Pork Congress Auction raised $53,000 for scholarships
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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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