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Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor

Foundation · Grantmaker Algona, IA EIN: 27-0614976 Website

Kossuth county agricultural and motor sports museum has constructed and operates an agricultural, motor sports, and model train museum. Agriculture has impacted everyone in kossuth county. That impact is part of our history and our future. Agriculture has changed dramatically over the past and will continue to change for our future. Agriculture is a component of everyone's employment in kossuth county and can continue to play that role for our future. It is for these reasons and many, many more why this museum is needed for education, remembering our agriculture history, and for preparing future careers in agriculture. Motor sports is part of many kossuth county residents' "way of life" for their entertainment and enjoyment. This activity has been a financial stimulus for many businesses within kossuth county. Recognizing and remembering this county tradition will be rewarding for many and educating for all. The arlen benschoter model train collection is a treasure. This large, working

Key facts about Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor

In short: Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-0614976
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$50,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$50,000
Median grant
$50,000
Total assets
$1,162,091
Primary geography
Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

-7.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$50K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$50K

About Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor

Based on IRS filings

Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Algona, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $462.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Cedar Falls

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20241 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Community Foundation of Northeast: $50KCommunity Foundation ofNortheast$50K

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST Cedar Falls, IACONTRIB TO ENDOWMENT$50,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,162,091$1,255,227$1,285,889
Revenue$24,748$20,275$38,208
Expenses$117,884$50,937$47,781
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$462$1,319$1,267
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor is led by Rick Klein, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Rick Klein

    President

    Director → President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Duane Hannover

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Irene Ricky

    Director

    Secretary → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mitchell Habeger

    Director

    Treasurer → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Erpelding

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Lohman

    Director & Cur

    Director → Director & Cur, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Reefer

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Ellman

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Don Theesfeld

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marty Pringle

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donald Heupel

    Vice President

    President → Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Black

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom McGuire

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Edgar Meyer (2020–2024) — Vice President
  • Former: Howard Omdahl (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Arlen Benschoter (2020) — Director
  • Former: Lance Christensen (2020) — Director

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 Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor

How much does Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor give each year?

Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor?

Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25K.

What is Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor?

Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Algona, IA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor operate?

Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor has awarded grants in Iowa.

What is Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor's EIN?

Kossuth County Agricultural & Motor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0614976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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