Limestone County Farmers Federation
To create a countywide organization to advance and improve the agriculture of this county; to cooperate with the Alabama farm bureau federation, the American farm bureau federation, the Alabama extension service, and the united states department of agriculture in the employment of county agents; to develop a definite program of work that will bring to this county better economic, social, and educational conditions so as to make farming more profitable and country life more attractive.
Limestone County Farmers Federation at a glance
In short: Limestone County Farmers Federation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $853,692
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Limestone County Farmers Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alabama Farmers Agriculture Fndn ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Farmers Agriculture Fndn Montgomery, AL | Operational Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $853,692 | $116,406 | $134,850 | $25,000 | 1 | $21,308 |
| 2024 | $871,036 | $601,133 | $101,437 | — | — | $489,063 |
| 2023 | — | $109,619 | $71,019 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $107,310 | $65,305 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $105,755 | $60,642 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $104,816 | $71,083 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $80,923 | $71,973 | — | — | — |
About Limestone County Farmers Federation
Based on IRS filings
Limestone County Farmers Federation is a public charity, based in Athens, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $854K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $21K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Limestone County Farmers Federation is led by Jerry Allen Newby, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 30 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry Allen Newby
President & Director
Director → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Marsh
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew King
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Lauderdale
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Peek
Director
Director & President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lionel Evans
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Looney
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Menefee Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Usery Sr.
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Maples
Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin White
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Looney
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Ruf
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Peek
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Newby
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady Peek
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chapman Bodiford
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Jo Curtis
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donnis Looney
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice King
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Usery
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Peek
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Looney
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Lovell
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Marsh
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Usery Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Lovell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather White
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Maples
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaffe Paysinger
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tyler Sandlin (2024) — Director
- Former: Chad Hodges (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Ezell (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.
Frequently asked questions about Limestone County Farmers Federation
How much does Limestone County Farmers Federation give each year?
Limestone County Farmers Federation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Limestone County Farmers Federation?
Limestone County Farmers Federation reported $854K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $116K.
Where does Limestone County Farmers Federation operate?
Limestone County Farmers Federation has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Limestone County Farmers Federation's EIN?
Limestone County Farmers Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6047906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
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