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California Farm Bureau Federation
ActivePublic CharityMutual & Membership Benefit
SACRAMENTO, CAWebsite
About California Farm Bureau Federation
California Farm Bureau is an innovative, service-based organization dedicated to being the foremost advocate, protecting the future and quality of life for all California farmers and ranchers.
Focus Areas
AgricultureFarmer and rancher advocacyEducation and scholarshipsResearch (climate-smart agriculture, water, technology)Rural healthRural crime preventionLeadership development
Funding Style
unrestricted general operating supportcore/general supportorganizational sustainability
About California Farm Bureau Federation
California Farm Bureau Federation’s largest recent grant went to California Bountiful Foundation for general support, a signal that the federation backs its affiliated programs with flexible funding as well as named initiatives. The organization’s grantmaking centers on California agriculture and the people who work in it: farmers, ranchers, agricultural students, and beginning producers. Its active programs show a mix of advocacy-linked recognition, scholarships, research, and mentorship, with support touching climate-smart agriculture, water security, farming technology, livestock and rangeland management, and leadership development. Two of the most visible efforts are the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation and the California Bountiful Foundation. Through the scholarship foundation, the federation supports students pursuing agricultural careers, including domestic livestock, large animal veterinary medicine, and rangeland management. Through the California Bountiful Foundation, it funds research and program work tied to soils, forests, water, and economic security, along with mentorship for beginning farmers and ranchers. The overall picture is of a public charity that uses grants to reinforce California agriculture from education and leadership development through applied research and producer support.
What California Farm Bureau Federation Funds
Education and scholarships are a clear thread. The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation’s Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarship supports students attending or entering two-year or four-year colleges or universities who intend to pursue domestic livestock, large animal veterinary medicine, or rangeland management. A separate annual scholarship program also supports students pursuing careers in agriculture, including agricultural resource issues and agricultural law. Research and applied programs form another major area. The California Bountiful Foundation runs research grants and program funding for climate-smart agriculture, farming technology, forest management, water security, and economic security. Its highlighted work includes the Healthy Soils Program and the TREES Program. Leadership and producer development also appear in the active portfolio. Golden Owl Award recognizes leadership and service in agriculture, while the Beginning Farmer & Rancher Mentorship / Expanding Our Roots program provides mentorship, training, and resources to beginning farmers and ranchers.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$50K
Total Assets
$75.9M
Total Revenue
$12.1M
Total Expenses
$15.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $200K and $400K, with a median of $300K.
25th Percentile
$200K
Median
$300K
75th Percentile
$400K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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