About Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families, and their communities by supporting farmers, strengthening rural communities, and advocating on behalf of members.
Focus Areas
agriculturerural economic developmenteducation and scholarshipshealth and wellnesscommunity developmentconservation and natural resources
Who They Fund
county farm bureau chapterslocal farming communities/members
Funding Style
operating supportpartnership fundinggeneral/unrestricted contributioncounty share grant
About Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
The clearest signal in Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s recent grantmaking is its county Farm Bureau operating support: dozens of 2024 grants at the same $447,025 level went to county offices across Iowa, alongside a larger $454,525 award for county Farm Bureau operating agreement and advancement programming in Logan. That pattern points to a funder built around local agricultural organization, not isolated project grants. The federation’s stated purpose is to support farmers, strengthen rural communities, and advocate on behalf of members, and its funding also reaches education, scholarships, health and wellness, community development, conservation, and natural resources. Beyond county operations, the federation backs youth and agricultural education through scholarship programs and supports rural community infrastructure through sponsorships and donations. One of the largest recent awards went to Iowa FFA Foundation in Ankeny for partnership contributions, showing a clear link to agricultural leadership development. Another large grant supported the Iowa High School Athletic Association in Boone, reflecting its broader interest in Iowa community institutions. The overall picture is a statewide membership organization using grants to reinforce local Farm Bureau capacity while also funding agriculture education and rural civic life.
What Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Funds
Agricultural education is a major theme in the federation’s giving. It awarded $1,000,000 to Iowa FFA Foundation in Ankeny for partnership contributions, and its scholarship programs include renewable awards for graduating Iowa high school students pursuing agriculture-related study. County-level Farm Bureau operations are another core use of funds. In 2024, the federation made operating agreement grants to county organizations in places such as Carroll, Onawa, Waverly, Council Bluffs, and Boone, each at $447,025. Those awards show a consistent focus on local organizational advancement. The federation also funds community institutions and youth programs outside agriculture-specific channels. It gave $838,750 to Iowa High School Athletic Association in Boone and $690,000 to Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association in Des Moines, both as general contributions. Separately, its sponsorships and donations program supports events, fundraisers, and organizations across Iowa.
How Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.5M
Total Assets
$1.8B
Total Revenue
$49.5M
Total Expenses
$34.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $34K and $447K, with a median of $34K.
25th Percentile
$34K
Median
$34K
75th Percentile
$447K
Geographic Reach
Local8 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
MARTY SCHWAGER
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