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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

West Des Moines, Iowa  ·  EIN 420331840  ·  Private foundation

Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has awarded $8.6M across 188 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Iowa FFA Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$8.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.51B
Total assets
188
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Iowa Farm Bureau Federation funds

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, higher education, youth development.

Disaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, rural communities, youth pop.

familiesrural communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Iowa FFA Foundation
PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS
Ankeny, IA$1.0M2023
Iowa High School Athletic Association
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Boone, IA$839K2023
Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Des Moines, IA$690K2023
Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Des Moines, IA$555K2020
Iowa High School Athletics Association
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Boone, IA$412K2021
Iowa State University Foundation
AG PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
Ames, IA$184K2021
Iowa State University Foundation
AG PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
Ames, IA$173K2023
Iowa State University Foundation
AG PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
Ames, IA$170K2022
Iowa State University Foundation
AG PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
Ames, IA$164K2020
Iowa State University Foundation
AG PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
Ames, IA$163K2024
Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
West Des Moines, IA$134K2024
Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
West Des Moines, IA$124K2023
Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
West Des Moines, IA$114K2021
Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
West Des Moines, IA$114K2022
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Ankeny, IA$110K2024

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.3M
2021$1.0M
2022$689K
2023$3.1M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at iowafarmbureau.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Does Iowa Farm Bureau Federation accept grant applications?
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Iowa Farm Bureau Federation fund?
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Recent recipients include Iowa FFA Foundation, Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Iowa Farm Bureau Federation give in grants?
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation reported $8.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.6M over 188 grants.
Where is Iowa Farm Bureau Federation located?
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 420331840.
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About this profile. This page is built from Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.