The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
To advocate for the economic and social well-being, and quality of life of family farmers, ranchers, fishermen and consumers and their communities through education, cooperation and legislation. The national farmers union advocates sustainable production of food, fiber, feed and fuel.
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America at a glance
In short: The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America gave $69K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,095
- +78.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,516
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,456
- Total assets
- $37,542,279
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
- Next open deadline
- November 10, 2026 (Women's Conference Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Who The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iowa Farmers Union ($23K). Together the top 6 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America gives
- Giving grew 137% 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 $29K (2021) to $69K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Farmers Union Ames, IA | Small States Assistance Program | $23,024 |
| Hawaii Farmers Union Honokaa, HI | Small States Assistance Program | $14,146 |
| Missouri Farmers Union Clarence, MO | Small States Assistance Program | $8,595 |
| Alaska Farmers Union Palmer, AK | Small States Assistance Program | $8,316 |
| Pennsylvania Farmers Union Harrisburg, PA | Small States Assistance Program | $7,934 |
| New England Farmers Union Turners Falls, MA | Small States Assistance Program | $7,080 |
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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 | $37,542,279 | $4,659,157 | $4,804,355 | $69,095 | 6 | $897,841 |
| 2023 | $34,462,229 | $4,782,435 | $4,130,902 | $38,812 | 3 | $901,159 |
| 2022 | $31,241,769 | $5,269,053 | $4,390,140 | $51,737 | 5 | $1,199,469 |
| 2021 | $34,381,718 | $4,204,499 | $2,976,786 | $29,171 | 3 | $603,504 |
| 2020 | $28,659,356 | $8,599,128 | $3,478,451 | $38,665 | 2 | $5,033,192 |
About The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Based on IRS filings
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $898K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America is led by Robert Larew, President on every filing since 2021; 9 of 34 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Larew
President
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$317K (2021) → $401K (2024)
Aaron Shier
Govt Relations Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Emma McCormick
Senior Director & Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
David Velde
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$190K (2020) → $203K (2024)
Ethan Whitmore
Vice President of Finance, Bus Devt & Dep General Counsel
Vice President of Operations → Vice President of Finance, Bus Devt & Dep General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$257K (2020) → $225K (2024)
Michael Stranz
Vice President of Advocacy
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Jeffery Kippley
Vice President
On filings since 2022
28 hrs/week
$38K (2022) → $58K (2024)
Brittany Jablonsky
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
34 hrs/week
$244K (2024)
Layla Soberanis
Senior Govt Relations Representative
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Aaron Lehman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darin Von Ruden
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donn Teske
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Sombke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Wertish
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Logan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hansen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Watne
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Noonan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Blubaugh
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Coudron
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Schweitzer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Oldham
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Stratford
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Franke
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Todd
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wells
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carah Ronan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Davis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geran Tarr
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Manske
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kovach
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lee
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Degn
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: David Coker (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joaquin Contente (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ross Hettervig (2023) — Senior Director Communications
- Former: Dale McCall (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Benham (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Norbert Brauer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Patty Edelburg (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Vincent Mina (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wes Sims (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Davies (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Gibbons (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Martha Dale See Sched O. (2021) — Director & Finance
- Former: Martha Dale (2020) — Director & Finance
- Former: Rob Larew (2020) — President
- Former: Roger Johnson (2020) — President
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 $401K, to Robert Larew (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
How much does The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America give each year?
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America gave $69K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 3 grants.
What is The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America's typical grant size?
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America's median grant in 2024 was $8,456, and its average grant was $11,516, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America give grants?
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America's top state is Iowa, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Hawaii (20%) and Missouri (12%).
Does The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Small States Assistance Program" (6 grants).
Who are The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America's largest grantees?
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America's largest 2024 grantees include Iowa Farmers Union ($23,024), Hawaii Farmers Union ($14,146) and Missouri Farmers Union ($8,595), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America?
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America reported $37.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America's EIN?
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0200555. 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 August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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