Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation

Grantmaker Bardstown, KY EIN: 61-0429293

Promote welfare and the improvement of farming in Nelson County and its surrounding area.

Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation at a glance

In short: Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Annual giving (2024)
$10,000
-80.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$10,000
-80.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$1,118,297
+2.3% vs 2023
Primary geography
Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Bardstown Veterans Park: $10KBardstown Veterans Park$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Bardstown Veterans Park ($10K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Bardstown

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $50K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bardstown Veterans Park Bardstown, KY—$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$1,118,297$203,611$178,397$10,0001$640
2023$1,093,083$188,460$220,019$50,0001$196
2022$1,124,834$314,474$182,795——$106,218
2021$1,021,592$300,618$176,556——$163

About Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation

Based on IRS filings

Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation is a nonprofit organization, based in Bardstown, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $640.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation is led by Larry Schenck, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 30 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Larry Schenck

    President

    On filings since 2023

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anita Schenck

    Womens Chair & Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Madeline Peake

    Y F Chair & Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Wheatley

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrea Moran

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brent Smith

    Agency Manager

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Heil

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Barnes

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Moran

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Williams

    Agency Manager

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eddie Hicks

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Holly Bischoff

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jay Allen

    Agency Manager

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Eaves

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeremy Jury

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kent Bischoff

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leah Pottinger

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Dillon

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Barnes

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Richardson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Miller

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nick Nelson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Milburn

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • P J Milburn

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Quint Pottinger

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robbie Smith

    Co Ag Agent

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Hutchins

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Wheatley

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen Greenwell

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Franklin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation

How much does Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation give each year?

Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.

How large is Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation?

Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $204K.

Where does Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation operate?

Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation has awarded grants in Kentucky.

What is Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation's EIN?

Nelson Co Farm Bureau Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0429293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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