National Farmers Union Foundation
THE NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION'S (NFUF) MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO EDUCATE OUR YOUTH, NEIGHBORS, MEDIA AND POLICYMAKERS ON THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND COOPERATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FAMILY AGRICULTURE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+250.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$425K
+72.1% YoY
Grant Count
17
+30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+31.6% YoY
About National Farmers Union Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Farmers Union Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $425K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,523,723 | $434,874 | $552,036 |
| Revenue | $1,349,186 | $1,118,694 | $1,287,805 |
| Expenses | $1,308,584 | $1,226,884 | $1,317,920 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,634 | $3,112 | $3,513 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Farmers Union Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cornell University ($64,809), The United Christian Community Assoc ($50,830), Iowa Farmers Union ($46,332).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $64,809 |
| THE UNITED CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ASSOC SAFFORD, AL | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $50,830 |
| IOWA FARMERS UNION AMES, IA | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $46,332 |
| CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION PITTSBORO, NC | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $33,592 |
| LEAN & CLEAN LLC ATHENS, GA | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $32,802 |
| KENTUCKY HORTICULTURE COUNCIL LEXINGTON, KY | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $31,683 |
| MONTANA FARMERS UNION GREAT FALLS, MT | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $28,574 |
| HAWAII FARMERS UNION HONOKAA, HI | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $25,000 |
| TILTH ALLIANCE SEATTLE, WA | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $17,961 |
| KEEP GROWING DETROIT DETROIT, MI | ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY TRAINING | $16,181 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT LAREW | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY KIPPLEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DOUG SOMBKE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DARIN VON RUDEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| AARON LEHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DONN TESKE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GARY WERTISH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN HANSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROGER NOONAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK WATNE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT BLUBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WALTER SCHWEITZER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHAD FRANKE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRITTANY JABLONSKY | CHIEF OF STAFF | 6 | — |
| ETHAN WHITMORE | VP OF FIN.& BUS. DEVT & DEP.GEN. COUNS | 8 | — |
| DAVID VELDE | GENERAL COUNSEL | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Farmers Union Foundation?
National Farmers Union Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Farmers Union Foundation?
As of 2024, National Farmers Union Foundation holds $1.5M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $425K in 2024.
Where does National Farmers Union Foundation operate?
National Farmers Union Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does National Farmers Union Foundation award?
In 2024, National Farmers Union Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $425K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Farmers Union Foundation's EIN?
National Farmers Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1582315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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