Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $64,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$64,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$278,537
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,500 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,500 | 29 | $260,357 |
| 2024 | $64,000 | 27 | $278,537 |
How to apply
| Contact | Velde Moore LTD 1118 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (320) 763-6561 |
| What to submit | Forms will be sent on request. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Specific purposes of this corporation are to support, initiate, and operate programs of research and education designed to enhance and develop practices of agriculture production, management, and cooperative ventures which will: (1) protect and maximize producer income and returns, (2) promote and apply the principles of cooperative organization to the advantage of producers , (3) secure the viability of family farming, (4) develop processes and applications to add value to agricultural products to the benefit of producers, (5) stimulate the development and growth of new experimental cooperative ventures, (6) assist with agricultural economics, research, and citizen leadership in the agricultural area, and (7) provide charitable assistance to those suffering natural disasters in the rural community. Such programs are to be operated in the five-state region of Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wisconsin. |
What Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 18 | $43,100 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $10,300 |
| Iowa | 2 | $8,500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $300 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Area Food Shelf | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Long Prairie Emer Food Shelf | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Mitchell Food Pantry | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Udmo - Emmet County Outreach | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Browerville Area Food Shelf | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Manna Food Pantry | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Worthington Christian Church Food S | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Renville County Food Shelf | General purpose | $3,500 |
| We Care Project | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Morrison County Food Shelf | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Mitchell Fire Department | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Redwood Falls Fire Department | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Long Prairie Fire Department | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Estherville Fire Department | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sauk Centre Community Connection | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Individual | Stanley moore scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Stanley moore scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Stanley moore scholarship | $1,500 |
| Lakeview Elementary School | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Windom Area Sharing Center | General purpose | $500 |
| Catholic Charities Energency Servic | General purpose | $500 |
| Watonwan County Food Shelf | General purpose | $500 |
| Outreach Food Shelf | Geneal purpose | $300 |
| Aurora County Food Shlef | General purpose | $300 |
| Wafer Food Shelf | General purpose | $300 |
| Parkston Food Bank | General purpose | $300 |
| Neighbors United Resource Center Fo | General purpose | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Kuylen
- Larry Birgen
- Steve Anderson
- Doug Sombke
- Mark Watne
- Darin von Ruden
Questions people ask
Does Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc give?
$64,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Kuylen (Chairman), Larry Birgen (Vice Chair), Steve Anderson (Secretary) and Doug Sombke (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, community development and education.