Program areas at Michigan Foundation for Agriculture
To receive and administer funds for the mfb grant. The mfb grant promotes support of certain educational and charitable activities of the Michigan farm bureau. This grant includes support of several programs, including: promotion and education department, young farmer department, farm science lab, field operations and other educational events. The goal for promotion and education in Michigan is to educate the public about Agriculture and keep farmers informed about agricultural issues. The young farmer development program is a targeted program for farmer members between the ages of 18 and 35 interested in leadership. Farm science lab is 40 foot mobile classroom equipped with the latest technology and tooled with stem based lessons that meet next generation science standards to increase ag awareness. Field operations impacts regional and county level development with programs such as the county leadership conference. Other educational events include direct expense support for agricultural ecology seminars.
Agent charitable fund: the agent charitable fund is a donor advised fund formed by farm bureau insurance agents with a goal to end hunger in Michigan and further carry out the charitable purposes of the Michigan Foundation for Agriculture.
Grants made by Michigan Foundation for Agriculture
Who funds Michigan Foundation for Agriculture
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| The Kroger Foundation | 2023-01 | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
Personnel at Michigan Foundation for Agriculture
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Scott Piggott | Chief Executive Off. | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Thomas L Nugent | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | | 2023-06-26 |
| Andrew J Kok | Secretary and General | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Carl Bednarski | President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Michael Deruiter | Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Michigan Foundation for Agriculture
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $7,087,288 | $4,098,431 | 72.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $20,107 | $239 | 8313% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $22,357 | $17,520 | 27.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $11,869 | $67,123 | -82.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $7,141,621 | $4,183,313 | 70.7% |
Organizations like Michigan Foundation for Agriculture
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,840,933 |
| Northeast Iowa Dairy and Agriculture Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Calmar, IA | $2,082,196 |
| Us Farming and Ranching Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Chesterfield, MO | $2,959,995 |
| The Upstate Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Syracuse, NY | $16,462,782 |
| Farm Fresh Rhode Island | 501(c)(3) | Providence, RI | $6,182,639 |
| Americas Grow-A-Row | 501(c)(3) | Pittstown, NJ | $3,594,215 |
| United Dairy Industry of Michigan | 501(c)(3) | Okemos, MI | $5,324,148 |
| California Rangeland Trust | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $13,376,377 |
| Sky High Farm | 501(c)(3) | Pine Plains, NY | $2,520,462 |
| Chester Agricultural Center | 501(c)(3) | Mountainville, NY | $1,918,730 |
Data update history
August 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Kroger Foundation May 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsAgricultural programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesAgricultureHunger
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- PO Box 30960
- Lansing, MI 48909
- Metro area
- Lansing-East Lansing, MI
- County
- Ingham County, MI
- Phone
- (517) 323-7000
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-0200380
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2009
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- K20: Agricultural Programs
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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