Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF FARMING AND THE ROLE OF FARM COOPERATIVES IN HELPING SOLVE PAST AND CURRENT ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE.
Public Charity
FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in ST PAUL, MN. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $2.7M, expenses of $967K, total assets of $8.3M. Imperigo tracks 22 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.8M.
EIN: 416041830
ST PAUL, MN
Education N.E.C.
NTEE: B99
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$2.7M
Total Expenses$967K
Total Assets$8.3M
Grant Records22
Funding Total$1.8M
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at Farmers Union Foundation
How Farmers Union Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$4
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $96 for programs
$96
The minnesota farmers union (mfu) foundation established in 1958, advances the mission of minnesota farmers union by promoting education, leadership development, climate-resilient farming, and local food system strength
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE & FOOD
$1,230,000
EDUCATION
$100,000
Education
$55,000
Support program
$40,000
PRGM SUPPORT
$20,736
Showing up to 5 of 22 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE PRESIDE
Anne Schwagerl
CHAIR
Carol Anderson
PRESIDENT
Gary Wertish
DIRECTOR
Josh Vanderpol
DIRECTOR
Linda Larson
SECRETARY
Melissa Roach
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | $967K | $8.3M |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $760K | $5.8M |
| 2022 | $2.9M | $489K | $3.9M |
| 2020 | $350K | $348K | $627K |
| 2019 | $446K | $444K | $786K |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $446K to $2.7M (+503%), with total assets most recently reported at $8.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.