Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
To ensure Minnesota's agricultural vitality by amplifying its members' voices through engagement, grassroots advocacy and agricultural awareness
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation at a glance
In short: Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation gave $122K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,536
- +291.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,256
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,160
- Total assets
- $7,843,062
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conservation Minnesota - NRCS ($82K). Together the top 6 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $122K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Minnesota - NRCS Minneapolis, MN | Assistance with various fees | $81,666 |
| Minnesota State Fair Foundation St. Paul, MN | 4-H purple ribbon auction | $13,200 |
| Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Coalition Eagan, MN | Rent | $7,200 |
| Minnesota Agri Growth Council Inc Eagan, MN | Travel, membership and summit sponsorship | $7,120 |
| Minnesota FFA Foundation Plainview, MN | Annual sponsorship | $6,350 |
| Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Red Lake Falls, MN | Conference sponsorship | $6,000 |
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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 | $7,843,062 | $4,985,365 | $4,404,028 | $121,536 | 6 | $311,578 |
| 2024 | $7,083,677 | $4,438,533 | $3,734,728 | $31,060 | 1 | $322,814 |
| 2023 | $5,768,055 | $3,400,958 | $3,454,572 | — | — | $-98,369 |
| 2022 | $4,970,686 | $3,196,620 | $3,149,720 | — | — | $154,785 |
| 2021 | $5,972,821 | $4,797,144 | $3,136,384 | — | — | $1,728,271 |
| 2020 | $4,971,368 | $3,103,908 | $3,221,010 | — | — | $75,005 |
About Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
Based on IRS filings
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is a public charity, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $312K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is led by Karin Schaefer, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 5 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karin Schaefer
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$77K (2021) → $161K (2025)
Dan Glessing
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $83K (2025)
David Johnson
Director of Operations & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $156K (2025)
Fran Miron
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Miles Kuschel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Nathan Collins
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Peter Bakken
Director
Chair → Director -, 2021
Director - → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Robert Roelofs
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Jeff Pagel
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Bruce Benden
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Olson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Katie Drewitz
Young Farmers & Ranchers
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Kobbermann
Promotion & Education Ch
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Shayne Isane (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jessica Bester (2024) — Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair
- Former: Steve Schoenfeld (2024) — Promotion & Education Chair
- Former: Amanda Cook (2023) — Former Promotion & Education Chair
- Former: Caitlin Keck (2023) — Former Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair
- Former: Cindy Durheim (2023) — Promotion & Education Chair
- Former: Katie Wiese (2023) — Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair
- Former: Keith Allen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Didi Edwards (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tyler Nelson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher Radatz (2020–2021) — Executive Director -
- Former: Daniel Glessing (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kevin Paap (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Rachel Connell (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Anton Seykora (2020) — Chair -
- Former: Grant Moorse (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $161K, to Karin Schaefer (Executive Director/Secreta). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
How much does Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation give each year?
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation gave $122K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
What is Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's typical grant size?
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's median grant in 2025 was $7,160, and its average grant was $20,256, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation give grants?
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eagan, MN (2 grants).
Does Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's largest grantees?
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's largest 2025 grantees include Conservation Minnesota - NRCS ($81,666), Minnesota State Fair Foundation ($13,200) and Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Coalition ($7,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation?
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's EIN?
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0417230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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