Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation
The Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation is a public charity based in Manhattan, Kansas, formed in 1997. It raises funds and provides grants and scholarships for programs and projects intended to improve agriculture and quality of life in rural Kansas.
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation at a glance
In short: Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation gave $526K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Kansas. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $525,515
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,025
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,926,312
- +6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (10 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (98% 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 Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2627 Kfb Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66503
Phone: (785) 587-6470
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lee Wheeler Engineering ($107K). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 70 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Kansas (98% of grant dollars) and California (2%). The foundation’s filing describes programs benefiting people across Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 21 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $526K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Wheeler Engineering Wichita, KS | Water Tech Project | $106,827 |
| Kansas Farm Bureau Manhattan, KS | Ag Education | $92,307 |
| Vandwater Inc Belleville, KS | Water Tech Project | $60,794 |
| Janssen Beef & Grain Kinsley, KS | Water Tech Project | $56,556 |
| Western Kansas Irrigation Inc Ulysses, KS | Water Tech Projet | $28,486 |
| Autonomous Pivot Int Wichita, KS | Water Tech Project | $25,210 |
| McClure Farms Stafford, KS | Water Tech Project | $22,721 |
| KFB Legal Foundation Manhattan, KS | Ag Law Programming | $15,000 |
| Kopper Family Farms Cimarron, KS | Water Tech Project | $12,540 |
| Kansas FFA Foundation Inc Manhattan, KS | Ag Education | $12,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,926,312 | $954,683 | $832,521 | $525,515 | 21 | $123,744 |
| 2024 | $1,804,150 | $936,388 | $515,296 | $399,208 | 21 | $76,419 |
| 2023 | $1,383,058 | $507,121 | $406,796 | $254,800 | 14 | $25,781 |
| 2022 | $1,282,733 | $300,071 | $251,675 | $79,928 | 8 | $23,245 |
| 2021 | $1,234,337 | $289,728 | $204,256 | $59,517 | 6 | $89,367 |
| 2020 | $1,148,865 | $399,949 | $404,669 | $178,429 | 16 | $38,529 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “strengthening agriculture and the lives of Kansans through leadership, education and service.” Its filing describes support for scholarships to college students, grants addressing food insecurity, agricultural education, local food systems, and water practices and technologies intended to support groundwater conservation, water quality, and soil and ecological health. The filing says endowment funds are intended for agricultural education programming and scholarships for students in agriculture-related degree tracks.
In 2025, the foundation gave $92,307 to Kansas Farm Bureau, whose stated mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education, and service. It gave $12,500 to Kansas FFA Foundation Inc.; that grantee says it supports Kansas agricultural education and FFA programs to empower future leaders. It also gave $10,000 to Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc., which describes itself as the fundraising arm for Kansas 4-H and Rock Springs Ranch and says it supports a statewide effort to grow future leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $525,515. Grant amounts ranged from $5,388 to $106,827, with a median of $10,000.
The largest listed grants included $106,827 to Lee Wheeler Engineering for a water tech project; $92,307 to Kansas Farm Bureau for agricultural education; $60,794 to Vandwater Inc. for a water tech project; $56,556 to Janssen Beef & Grain for a water tech project; and $28,486 to Western Kansas Irrigation Inc. for a water tech project. Other listed awards included $25,210 to Autonomous Pivot Int. for a water tech project, $15,000 to KFB Legal Foundation for agricultural law programming, $12,500 to Kansas FFA Foundation Inc. for agricultural education, and $10,000 each to Kansas 4-H Foundation for program support and KFAC in the Classroom for agricultural education.
The filing says grants are generally made after the eligible activity or event is completed. In a small percentage of cases, half the funds are paid before the activity and the remainder after completion and submission of costs. The filing does not provide application materials, restrictions, or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Joseph Newland, president; Terry Holdren, secretary; Brett Adams, treasurer; George Pretz, vice president; and Jim Schmidt, director. Joel Leftwich, Kerry Spencer, Ryan Flickner, Dan Strom, and Meagan Cramer are listed as related-organization representatives.
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation is led by Joseph Newland, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Newland
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
George Hunsinger
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Pretz
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Esfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marieta Hauser
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Felts
Director
President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cassel
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Dinkel
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Mundt
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rivers
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schmidt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Strom
Related Org
Related Org Employee → Related Org, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan Flickner
Related Org
Related Org Employee → Related Org, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terry Holdren
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel Leftwich
Related Org
Related Org Employee → Related Org, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brett Adams
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kerry Spencer
Related Org
Related Org Employee → Related Org, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Meagan Cramer
Related Org
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Brian Filinger (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Wendee Grady (2020–2024) — Related Org
- Former: Craig Cooper (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy France (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Douglas Zillinger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Edie Dahlsten (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Mertz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Sherley-Days (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Hubert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Holly Higgins (2020–2021) — Related Org Employee
- Former: Ronald Betzen (2021) — Related Org Employee
- Former: Michael Matson (2020) — Related Org Employee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation
How much does Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation give each year?
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation gave $526K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $399K across 21 grants.
What is Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's typical grant size?
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,025, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation give grants?
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manhattan, KS (6 grants) and Wichita, KS (3 grants).
Does Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Water Tech Project" (14 grants) and "Ag Education" (4 grants).
Who are Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's largest grantees?
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lee Wheeler Engineering ($106,827), Kansas Farm Bureau ($92,307) and Vandwater Inc ($60,794), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation?
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $955K.
What does Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “strengthening agriculture and the lives of Kansans through leadership, education and service.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation?
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's EIN?
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1196853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Patterson Family Foundation
Kansas City, MO
The Patterson Family Foundation funds health care, education, and economic opportunity for rural communities, primarily through grants to organizations serving eligible counties in Kansas and western Missouri. In 2024, its grants ranged from $250 to $9 million, with a median of about $99,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
262
Total Given
$57.4M
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Manhattan, KS
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation supports nonprofits in the Greater Manhattan, Kansas area across basic needs, youth, arts and humanities, education, health, and community development, with some programs serving other regional communities. Its Greater Manhattan grants typically consider requests of $10,000 or less; its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $19,483. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$182.7M
Grants
304
Total Given
$19.9M
Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc
Moberly, MO
The Orscheln Industries Foundation supports schools, health care, churches, universities, social services, and disaster relief, with most funding going to Missouri organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $72 to $1 million, with a median award of $1,500. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests; it notes an April 1 deadline for scholarship applications.
Assets
$48.5M
Grants
277
Total Given
$4.6M
Bill and June Beaver Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The foundation’s 2024 grants supported youth and agricultural education, cultural heritage, performing arts, animal welfare, and military families, with recipients concentrated in Kansas, Montana, and Missouri. Grants ranged from $7,235 to $100,380; it funded only preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing is final and reports that it dissolved in December 2024.
Assets
—
Grants
12
Total Given
$576K
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Salina, KS
The Greater Salina Community Foundation funds charitable projects and programs in areas including arts and culture, education, health and human services, community development, parks, and public safety, generally within the geographic areas it serves. Grants vary widely; its 2025 median grant was $14,350, and Responsive Grants consider requests up to $2,500. The Foundation describes application options for eligible organizations but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$318.9M
Grants
328
Total Given
$24.1M
Jack Goldstein Charitable Trust
Manhattan, KS
NONE
Assets
$5.8M
Grants
5
Total Given
$3.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Kansas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kansas-farm-bureau-foundation-morg_1c13531418e34c05b18e7fd4c3571404
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_481196853_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/kansas-farm-bureau-foundation-morg_1c13531418e34c05b18e7fd4c3571404},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-05. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?