Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) is a member directed agricultural organization whose purpose is to represent, protect, and enhance the business, economic, social, and educational interests of our members located throughout the state of Michigan.
Michigan Farm Bureau at a glance
In short: Michigan Farm Bureau gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,333
- -88.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,333
- Median grant
- $5,333
- Total assets
- $22,438,861
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michigan Farm Bureau funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan State University ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (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
How Michigan Farm Bureau gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $1.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarships for GLLA Program Participants | $5,333 |
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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 | $22,438,861 | $15,815,808 | $14,550,521 | $5,333 | 1 | $759,463 |
| 2023 | $22,475,090 | $15,050,801 | $14,767,365 | $45,263 | Total only | $519,919 |
| 2022 | $22,177,840 | $15,100,044 | $14,066,836 | $36,914 | Total only | $1,255,328 |
| 2021 | $21,991,749 | $13,489,298 | $12,903,705 | $6,667 | 1 | $1,192,730 |
| 2020 | $22,478,818 | $15,112,463 | $13,899,183 | $1,022,669 | 61 | $3,634,220 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Michigan Farm Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Michigan Farm Bureau is a public charity, based in Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $759K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michigan Farm Bureau is led by Scott Piggott, Chief Executive Officer- since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Piggott
Chief Executive Officer-
Chief Executive → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer-, 2024
On filings since 2020
$303K (2020) → $323K (2024)
Carl Bednarski
President
On filings since 2020
29.1 hrs/week
$251K (2020) → $355K (2024)
Jess Erler
Director P & E Chair -
Director P & E → Director P & E Chair, 2023
Director P & E Chair → Director P & E Chair -, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.7 hrs/week
$953 (2022) → $4K (2024)
Abby Vittore
Director Yf Chair -
Director Yf Chair → Director Yf Chair -, 2024
On filings since 2023
3.6 hrs/week
$953 (2023) → $9K (2024)
Alysa Sanford
Director P & E Chair
New on the 2024 filing
$53 (2024)
Riley Brazo
Director Yf Chair
New on the 2024 filing
$53 (2024)
Ben Lacross
Director
On filings since 2020
10.2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $17K (2024)
David Bahrman
Director
On filings since 2020
4.9 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Jeff Sandborn
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Jennifer Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Leona Daniels
Director
On filings since 2020
9.2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Matt Smego
Director of Public Policy
Director of Publi → Director of Public Policy, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $227K (2024)
Michael C. Fusilier
Director
On filings since 2020
10.5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Michael Mulders
Director
On filings since 2020
9.2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Patrick McGuire
Director
On filings since 2020
9.2 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Paul Pridgeon
Director
On filings since 2020
8.5 hrs/week
$53 (2020) → $16K (2024)
Paula Droste
Director of Financial Services
Director Financial → Director of Financial Services, 2023
On filings since 2020
19.1 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $203K (2024)
Sarah Black
Director of Business Operations
Director of Busin → Director of Business Operations, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $213K (2024)
Stephanie Schafer
Director
On filings since 2020
9.2 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Steven Hummer
Director of Internal Audit
Director of Interim → Director of Internal Audit, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$197K (2020) → $256K (2024)
Travis Fahley
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Abe Pasch
Director
On filings since 2023
5.8 hrs/week
$953 (2023) → $12K (2024)
Larry Walton
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$953 (2023) → $4K (2024)
Tom Nugent
Treasurer, CFO & Human Res. Director
On filings since 2023
9.4 hrs/week
$308K (2023) → $380K (2024)
Mike Noll
Director
New on the 2024 filing
$53 (2024)
Andrew J. Kok
Secretary & General Counsel
Secretary & General → Secretary & General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2020
17.8 hrs/week
$395K (2020) → $482K (2024)
Michael Deruiter
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
8.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Allison Eicher
Assistant General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
25.8 hrs/week
$196K (2024)
Michelle Reynaert
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
20.8 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brigette Leach (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: David D. Baker (2020–2023) — Treasurer -
- Former: Douglas Darling (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Lane Grieser (2022–2023) — Director Yf Chair -
- Former: Debra Schmucker (2023) — Human Resource Director
- Former: Thomas L. Nugent (2020–2022) — CFO, Hr Director & T
- Former: Michael Kline II (2021–2022) — Director Yf
- Former: Nancy Thelen (2021–2022) — Director P & E
- Former: Andrew Hagenow (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Julie Stephenson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Shaw (2021) — Director
- Former: Adam Dietrich (2020) — Director
- Former: Sharon Kokx (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $482K, to Andrew KOK (Secretary/General Counsel). 29 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Farm Bureau
How much does Michigan Farm Bureau give each year?
Michigan Farm Bureau gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $45K in grants paid.
How large is Michigan Farm Bureau?
Michigan Farm Bureau reported $22.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.8M.
Where does Michigan Farm Bureau operate?
Michigan Farm Bureau has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Michigan Farm Bureau's EIN?
Michigan Farm Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1718391. 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 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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