FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES
https://N/ATotal Given 2018–2025
$1.1M
140 grants · $133K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$4K
grant size
30%
supporter · 25/84 multi-year
repeat
$252K
Assets · 2022
84
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
VELDE MOORE LTD
Phone
5076446900
Deadlines
NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
How to Apply
FORMS WILL BE SENT ON REQUEST.
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $498K | $918K | $72K | 21 |
| 2019 | $92K | $846K | $39K | 16 |
| 2020 | $14K | $481K | $44K | 9 |
| 2021 | $230K | $303K | $27K | 10 |
| 2022 | $78K | $252K | $77K | 7 |
| 2023 | $46K | $264K | $58K | 21 |
| 2024 | $42K | $260K | $34K | 29 |
| 2025 | $64K | $279K | $74K | 27 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 140 grants on record
Minimum
$300
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$155K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT KUYLEN | CHAIRMAN | — |
| DARIN VON RUDEN | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARK WATNE | DIRECTOR | — |
| DOUG SOMBKE | DIRECTOR | — |
| STEVE ANDERSON | SECRETARY | — |
| LARRY BIRGEN | VICE CHAIR | — |
| ALAN MERRILL | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID VELDE | DIRECTOR | — |
| CRAIG MYHRE | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (140 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $155,000 | YOUTH & ADULT EDUCATION/CONFERENCES | 2018 |
| NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | ALL STATES, CCOC, BFI, ON LINE CONF, | 2021 |
| MNFU EDUCATION FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $45,000 | MN COOKS AND MN GRILLS | 2018 |
| SDFU FOUNDATION | HURON, SD | $45,000 | COSTS FOR STATE AG FAIRS | 2022 |
| VERNON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOC | VIROQUA, WI | $40,000 | FOOD CENTER IN VIROQUA EXPANSION | 2018 |
| SDFU FOUNDATION | HURON, SD | $40,000 | COSTS FOR STATE AG FAIRS | 2019 |
| SDFU FOUNDATION | HURON, SD | $40,000 | COSTS FOR STATE AG FAIR | 2018 |
| COOPERATIVE EDUCATION CORPORATION | GREAT FALLS, MT | $35,000 | BLUE TRUCK BREAD AT PRAIRIE HERITAGE | 2018 |
| SDFU FOUNDATION | HURON, SD | $35,000 | COSTS FOR STATE AG FAIRS/FARM SHOWS | 2021 |
| WI FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | $35,000 | FOOD HUB COOPERATIVE | 2018 |
| WI FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | $30,000 | DAIRY GRAZING PROFITABILITY WORKSHOP | 2018 |
| WI FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | $25,000 | DARIY POLICY EDUCATION/PROJECT | 2018 |
| NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $22,500 | WOMEN'S CONFERENCE HELD 1/14/18 | 2018 |
| REDWOOD AREA COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION | REDWOOD FALLS, MN | $20,000 | HELP TECH & TRADES ON THE PRAIRIE | 2018 |
| SDFU FOUNDATION | HURON, SD | $20,000 | COSTS FOR STATE AG FAIRS/FARM SHOWS | 2019 |
| SDFU FOUNDATION | HURON, SD | $20,000 | COSTS FOR STATE AG FAIRS/FARM SHOWS | 2018 |
| SDFU FOUNDATION | HURON, SD | $20,000 | COSTS FOR STATE AG FAIRS/FARM SHOWS | 2022 |
| NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | ALL STATES, CCOC, BFI, ON LINE CONF, | 2021 |
| SDFU FOUNDATION | HURON, SD | $13,000 | COSTS FOR STATE AG FAIRS | 2021 |
| NDFU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | JAMESTOWN, ND | $13,000 | DAKOTA PRIDE | 2018 |
| VARIOUS POLICE AND SHERIFF DEPT | REDWOOD FALLS, MN | $8,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| MITCHELL FOOD PANTRY | MITCHELL, SD | $6,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2025 |
| UDMO - EMMET COUNTY OUTREACH | ESTHERVILLE, IA | $6,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2025 |
| REDWOOD AREA FOOD SHELF | REDWOOD FALLS, MN | $6,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2025 |
| LONG PRAIRIE EMER FOOD SHELF | LONG PRAIRIE, MN | $6,500 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2025 |