EIN 84-0200555

National Farmers Union (NFU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(5)
Num. employees
25
Year formed
1902
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
NFU advocates for family farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and consumers' economic and social well-being, provides sustainable production education, and legislative policy positions.
Related structure
NFU is a parent organization to a group of 2 other organizations.
Also known as...
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Total revenues
$5,269,053
2022
Total expenses
$4,390,140
2022
Total assets
$31,241,769
2022
Num. employees
25
2022

Program areas at NFU

Government relations: The National Farmers Union (nfu) government relations team serves as their member's direct link to congress, The u.s. department of agriculture, and other key administration agencies. The team advocates policy positions, promotes legislation, responds to proposed rules and regulations through meetings, letters, issue briefings and other means.
Member services: National Farmers Union grew by more than 7,000 members in 2022, totaling over 220,000 members. Thirteen states saw year-over-year growth including nearly 41% growth in Missouri, and an over 9,000 member increase in north dakota. 2022 was nfu's fifth consecutive year growing by more than 4,000 members.

Grants made by NFU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Missouri Farmers UnionSmall States Assistance Program$14,694
Iowa Farmers UnionSmall States Assistance Program$14,122
Pennsylvania Farmers UnionSmall States Assistance Program$11,418
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds National Farmers Union (NFU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Sugar AllianceEducation and Awareness$12,500

Personnel at NFU

NameTitleCompensation
Ethan WhitmoreVice President of Operations$185,324
Michael StranzVice President of Advocacy$170,728
Martha DaleDirector of Finance / Director , Finance$158,723
David VeldeGeneral Counsel$197,606
Robert LarewPresident$356,622
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for NFU

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,096,735
Program services$2,135,199
Investment income and dividends$1,199,469
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$837,650
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,269,053

Form 990s for NFU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-19990View PDF
2021-122022-10-25990View PDF
2020-122021-08-13990View PDF
2019-122021-06-07990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like NFU

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Colorado Farm BureauCentennial, CO$2,246,483
NC Farm Bureau FederationRaleigh, NC$16,377,743
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LFBF)Baton Rouge, LA$8,594,309
Wyoming Farm Bureau FederationLaramie, WY$1,594,363
Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB)Manhattan, KS$10,363,416
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation IncorporatedRichmond, VA$8,509,405
Ohio Farm Bureau FederationColumbus, OH$23,034,275
California Farm Bureau FederationSacramento, CA$11,211,838
Michigan Farm BureauLansing, MI$15,100,044
South Dakota Farm Bureau FederationHuron, SD$3,144,838
Data update history
October 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,500 from American Sugar Alliance
Nonprofit Types
UnionsAgricultural programsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationHuman servicesCommunity improvementAgricultureBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacy
General information
Address
20 F St NW 300
Washington, DC 20001
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Website URL
nfu.org/ 
Phone
(202) 554-1600
IRS details
EIN
84-0200555
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1902
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
813930: Labor Unions
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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