Montana Farm Bureau Federation
MONTANA FARM BUREAU IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND IMPROVING THE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCE INDUSTRIES THROUGH MEMBER INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION, POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$22K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$11K
About Montana Farm Bureau Federation
Based on IRS filings
Montana Farm Bureau Federation is a nonprofit organization, based in BOZEMAN, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $89K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,402,521 | $2,540,242 | $2,752,969 |
| Revenue | $2,905,091 | $2,538,711 | $2,312,375 |
| Expenses | $2,674,459 | $2,611,700 | $2,627,484 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $89,282 | $41,096 | $34,933 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mountain State Legal Foundation ($12,000), Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership Montana Foundation ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RESOURCE EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP MONTANA FOUNDATION BOZEMAN, MT | THE REAL MONTANA FOUNDATION DONATION IS A SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NETWORK OF INFORMED AND ENGAGED LEADERS TO ADVANCE THE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCE INDUSTRIES IN MONTANA. | $10,000 |
| MOUNTAIN STATE LEGAL FOUNDATION LAKEWOOD, CO | THE MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION DONATION IS TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THOSE RIGHTS ENSHRINED IN THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THROUGH PRO BONO LITIGATION. THEY PROTECT INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, THE RIGHT TO OWN AND USE PROPERTY, THE PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED AND ETHICAL GOVERNMENT, AND THE BENEFITS OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM. | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNDI JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | 5 | $7,700 |
| GARY HEIBERTSHAUSEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $900 |
| BETH BLEVINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JM PECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRIS DESCHEEMAEKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $600 |
| CASEY MOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,100 |
| DARCIA PATTEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,400 |
| NICK COURVILLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON STEINBEISSER JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WAYNE STAHL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ED BANDEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $850 |
| KARL CHRISTIANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $714 |
| JIM WILLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $800 |
| CARLA LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT KULBECK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $111,282 |
| DIANA BAILEY | EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/CFO | 40 | $122,111 |
| JOHN YOUNGBERG | FORM EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | — | $120,761 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Montana Farm Bureau Federation?
As of 2024, Montana Farm Bureau Federation holds $2.4M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $22K in 2024.
Where does Montana Farm Bureau Federation operate?
Montana Farm Bureau Federation has awarded grants in Colorado, Montana.
What size grants does Montana Farm Bureau Federation award?
In 2024, Montana Farm Bureau Federation awarded 2 grants totaling $22K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Montana Farm Bureau Federation's EIN?
Montana Farm Bureau Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0246740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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