Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
P O BOX 27552
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
RICHMOND, VA232617552
D Employer identification number

54-0419002
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 16,754,024
F Name and address of principal officer:
WAYNE F PRYOR
P O BOX 27552
RICHMOND,VA232617552
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 5 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
VAFB.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1926
M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ENHANCING THE AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS OF MEMBERS THROUGH ECONOMIC, POLITICAL & SOCIAL PROGRAMS.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 128
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 800
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 537,554
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,977,484 2,970,677
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,174,818 4,291,960
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,180,663 3,235,136
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 9,332,965 10,497,773
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 53,636 38,100
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,505,045 6,445,262
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 3,453,909 3,132,602
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 9,012,590 9,615,964
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 320,375 881,809
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 37,713,065 38,593,403
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 18,339,752 17,260,441
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 19,373,313 21,332,962
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WE WILL ENHANCE, PRIMARILY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION, THE AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS OF FARM BUREAU MEMBERS THROUGH ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
A MAGAZINE FOR PRODUCER MEMBERS, FARM BUREAU NEWS, IS PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR. A MAGAZINE FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, CULTIVATE, IS PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES A YEAR. THE PURPOSE OF THE FARM BUREAU NEWS IS TO KEEP PRODUCER MEMBERS (FARMERS) ABREAST AND AWARE OF AGRICULTURAL ISSUES AND PROVIDE THEM WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE PURPOSE OF CULTIVATE IS TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE TO OUR ASSOCIATE (NON-FARMER) MEMBERS. A MONTHLY TELEVISION PROGRAM, DOWN HOME VIRGINIA, IS PRODUCED 12 TIMES A YEAR AND AIRS ON 46 LOCAL ACCESS, GOVERNMENT ACCESS, NETWORK AFFILIATE STATIONS AND THE DISH AND DIRECT TV SATELLITE NETWORKS. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS THROUGH THE COUNTY NEWSLETTER PROGRAM, AS WELL AS THE DESIGN AND WRITING OF BROCHURES, AND THE DESIGN AND WRITING OF PRINT AND RADIO ADS. THE FEDERATION ALSO PROVIDES MEDIA RELATIONS TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
A SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF PROMOTES THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERESTS IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROCESS THROUGH MEDIA RELATIONS AND PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES SUCH AS WEB SITES AND PUBLIC RELATIONS EVENTS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
COMMODITY SERVICES
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
WOMEN & YOUNG FARMERS PROGRAMS
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
GROUP PURCHASING
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MARKETING SERVICES
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$  
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
128
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
128
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
18
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
DAVID PRIDDY
12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
(804) 290-1000
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) WAYNE F PRYOR
PRESIDENT
 40.00 X   X       241,743 0 25,142
(2) EDWARD A SHARER
VICE PRSIDENT
 2.00 X   X       5,170 0 17,293
(3) ARCHIE B ATWELL
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           14,127 0 3,696
(4) JANICE A BURTON
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           8,850 0 10,314
(5) EMILY F EDMONDSON
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           14,371 0 3,215
(6) MARVIN L EVERETT JR
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           488 0 17,709
(7) THOMAS E GRAVES JR
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           12,829 0 4,822
(8) DAVID L HICKMAN
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           15,586 0 3,961
(9) EVELYN H JANEY
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           7,957 0 10,509
(10) JORDAN M JENKINS
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           244 0 21,671
(11) GORDON R METZ
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           12,161 0 7,552
(12) SSTEPHEN L SAUFLEY
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           13,966 0 3,679
(13) H CARL TINDER SR
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           15,914 0 0
(14) PETER A TRUBAN
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           4,921 0 12,907
(15) JOSEPH H WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           15,164 0 0
(16) HENRY E WOOD JR
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           4,183 0 14,883
(17) ROBERT C HARRIS
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           3,713 0 0
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) WILLIAM E WALTON
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           3,213 0 0
(19) JONATHAN S SHOUSE
SECRETARY
 40.00     X       131,120 0 20,459
(20) JEFFREY W DILLON
TREASURER
 4.00     X       0 0 0
(21) DAVID A PRIDDY
ASST. TREASURER
 4.00     X       0 0 0
(22) PEGGY L MCCLELLAND
ASST. TREASURER
 4.00     X       0 0 0
(23) GREGORY K HICKS
HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY
 40.00         X   125,748 0 13,175
(24) ALBERT K GLASS
HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY
 40.00         X   126,966 0 14,545
(25) MARTHA A MOORE
HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY
 40.00         X   135,834 0 22,884
(26) JAMES B LOWERY III
HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY
 40.00         X   118,249 0 14,380
(27) DOUGLAS STOUGHTON
HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY
 40.00         X   113,178 0 13,646
(28) ROBERT E HALL
FORMER DIRECTOR
 2.00           X 12,155 0 3,202
(29) JAMES A YANKEY
FORMER DIRECTOR
 2.00           X 488 0 14,519


1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,158,338 0 274,163
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet7
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 110,000 2,970,677 2,970,677    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 2,970,677
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 4,291,960     4,291,960
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 2,591,694     2,591,694
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 1,198,250  
b Less: rental expenses 744,950  
c Rental income or (loss) 453,300  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 453,300   453,300  
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 5,511,301  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 5,511,301  
c Gain or (loss) 0  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 1,048
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 1,048     1,048
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 110,000 104,840     104,840
b ADVERTISING INCOME 541,800 84,254   84,254  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 189,094
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 10,497,773 2,970,677 537,554 6,989,542
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 38,100  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 483,966      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 4,788,028      
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 67,773      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 853,273      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 252,222      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 17,337      
c Accounting ........... 32,364      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 10,610      
g Other ..........        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 455,114      
13 Office expenses ....... 84,260      
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 382,023      
17 Travel ............ 366,634      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 2,252      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 165,010      
20 Interest ........... 19      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 599,608      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 208,248      
23 Insurance .............. 12,506      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 279,892      
b EQUIPMENT RENT & MAINTE 237,574      
c YOUNG FARMER ACTIVITIES 87,531      
d TELEPHONE 76,694      
e WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES 71,037      
f All other expenses 43,889      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 9,615,964      
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,386,842 1 1,260,131
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 1,811,345 2 1,124,685
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 871,579 4 978,127
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 134 8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 104,543 9 93,620
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,599,589
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 947,890 843,344 10c 651,699
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 12,491,416 11 14,148,864
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 2,544,849 12 2,401,431
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 17,659,013 15 17,934,846
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 37,713,065 16 38,593,403
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 3,603,660 17 3,166,428
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 1,557,296 19 1,525,053
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 12,287,947 23 11,427,434
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 890,849 25 1,141,526
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 18,339,752 26 17,260,441
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .....   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 10,236,068 30 11,422,570
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 9,131,379 31 9,903,496
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 5,866 32 6,896
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 19,373,313 33 21,332,962
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 37,713,065 34 38,593,403
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
10,497,773
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
9,615,964
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
881,809
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
19,373,313
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
1,077,840
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
21,332,962
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
 
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

54-0419002
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................        
e Other ................. 276,653 1,322,936 947,890 651,699
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 651,699
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests 663,000 C
(3)Other
(A) MORTGAGE LOANS 		1,738,431 C








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 2,401,431
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEFERRED LOAN COSTS 65,311
(2) NET INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASE 13,868,483
(3) DUE FROM AFFILIATES 4,001,052






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 17,934,846
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
ACCRUED POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS 1,141,526








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,141,526
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE COMPANY ADOPTED THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD'S (FASB) AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2009. THE COMPANY ANALYZED FILING POSITIONS IN ALL OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT IS REQUIRED TO FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS, AS WELL AS ALL OPEN TAX YEARS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS. THE PERIODS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR THE COMPANY'S FEDERAL AND STATE RETURNS ARE THE 2007, 2008, 2009, AND 2010 TAX YEARS. THE COMPANY DID NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX BENEFITS AND THERE WAS NO EFFECT ON THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL CONDITION OR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS A RESULT OF IMPLEMENTING THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE. IT IS THE COMPANY'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ACCRUED ON ANY UNCERTAIN TAX BENEFITS AS A COMPONENT OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE. AS OF THE DATE OF ADOPTION OF THE FASB'S AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010, THE COMPANY DID NOT HAVE ACCRUED INTEREST OR PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH ANY UNCERTAIN TAX BENEFITS, NOR WAS ANY INTEREST EXPENSE RECOGNIZED DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number
54-0419002
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) VIRGINIA FFA FOUNDATION204 LITTON REAVES HALL
BLACKSBURG,VA24061 		54-1291124 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL SUPPORT






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

54-0419002
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) WAYNE F PRYOR (i)
(ii)		 196,253
0 		40,917
0 		4,573
0 		17,456
0 		7,686
0 		266,885
0 		0
0
(2) JONATHAN S SHOUSE (i)
(ii)		 104,006
0 		18,018
0 		9,096
0 		13,115
0 		7,344
0 		151,579
0 		0
0
(3) MARTHA A MOORE (i)
(ii)		 113,560
0 		19,863
0 		2,411
0 		13,098
0 		9,786
0 		158,718
0 		0
0
(4) ROBERT E HALL (i)
(ii)		 12,155
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,202
0 		0
0 		15,357
0 		0
0
(5) JAMES A YANKEY (i)
(ii)		 488
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,519
0 		0
0 		15,007
0 		0
0











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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 4B WAYNE PRYOR $16,500 ARCHIE ATWELL $1,543 JANICE BURTON $7,620 EMILY EDMONDSON $1,543 MARVIN EVERETT $15,426 THOMAS GRAVES $3,085 ROBERT E. HALL $1,296 DAVID HICKMAN $1,677 EVELYN JANEY $7,713 JERRY JENKINS $16,626 GORDON METZ $5,003 STEPHEN SAUFLEY $1,498 EDWARD SHARER $13,250 PETER TRUBMAN $10,993 HENRY WOOD $11,732 JAMES YANKEY $12,963 MARTHA MOORE $9,620
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

54-0419002
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   THE VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION HAS 88 MEMBERS. THIS IS A FEDERATION OF THE COUNTY FARM BUREAUS IN VIRGINIA. EACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU IS AN AUTONOMOUS BODY RUN BY ITS OWN MEMBERS AND BOARDS OF DIRECTORS. EACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU HAS APPROVED JOINING WITH THE VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION AND THE OTHER COUNTY FARM BUREAUS IN VIRGINIA TO FORM THIS FEDERATION TO BETTER SERVE THE MEMBERS OF ALL FARM BUREAUS IN VIRGINIA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. VOTING STRENGTH OF THE MEMBERS IS DETERMINED BY THE NUMBER OF PRODUCER MEMBERS WITHIN EACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   THE MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION (88 COUNTY FARM BUREAUS) HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO, AND DO, ELECT ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU SENDS THEIR VOTING REPRESENTATIVES TO A MEETING OF THE FEDERATION. REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU IN A DISTRICT NOMINATE A PERSON TO SIT ON THE BOARD BUT THE ELECTION IS DECIDED BY ALL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COUNTY FARM BUREAUS VOTING IN ONE PLACE AT ONE TIME TO ELECT ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY (THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B   THE ONLY DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS ARE THOSE TO CHANGE THE BYLAWS OF THE FEDERATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN AMEND THE BYLAWS BUT ANY AMENDMENT IS SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B   THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT IN THE PLACE OF THE BOARD. ALL STANDING COMMITTEES ARE ADVISORY TO THE BOARD AND ARE NOT CHARGED WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT. MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RECORDED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY AND PRESENTED TO THE NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH ANY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS FILED. THEY ARE PROVIDED A REVIEW BY MANAGEMENT STAFF AND GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS. BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM 990 ALL OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE VARIOUS AREAS COVERED BY THE FORM 990 QUESTIONS ARE ASKED FOR THEIR REVIEW AND CONFIRMATION OF ACCURACY IN THE REPORT. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS MAINTAINED BY THE SECRETARY FOR THE REVIEW OF ANY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO WISHES TO REVIEW THE FORM.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU'S BOARD-APPROVED WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS READ AND SIGNED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH OFFICER, AND EACH KEY STAFF AT LEAST ONCE EACH CALENDAR YEAR. COPIES ARE KEPT ON FILE BY THE SECRETARY. ANY FORMS THAT ARE SIGNED WITH THE NOTATION OF "WITH EXCEPTION" ARE PRESENTED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR HIS REVIEW AND INITIALS. IF A MANAGEMENT DECISION IS NEEDED IN AN AREA WHERE A KEY EMPLOYEE HAS SIGNED THEIR FORM AS "WITH EXCEPTION" THAT EMPLOYEE IS EXPECTED TO REPORT THAT SITUATION TO THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR, FROM THERE IT IS TO BE RECORDED AND THEN REPORTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES VICE PRESIDENT OR SENIOR MANAGEMENT IF CONSIDERED MATERIAL BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES VICE PRESIDENT. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ALSO CHAIRS ALL OF THE BOARD MEETINGS AND HAS KNOWLEDGE OF EACH DIRECTOR'S "EXCEPTIONS" FOR SIGNED/REPORTED CONFLICTS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WILL ASK A DIRECTOR TO REPORT THAT CONFLICT OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT TO THE BOARD BEFORE VOTING, OR BE ASKED TO RECUES THEMSELVES FROM A VOTE INVOLVING A POSSIBLE CONFLICT. EITHER ACTION WOULD BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION IS AN ELECTED POSITION. PERIODICALLY, HUMAN RESOURCES SENDS THE BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE THE PRESIDENT'S CURRENT SALARY, THE SALARY RANGE OF THE POSITION, AND THE AVERAGE SUGGESTED INCREASE PERCENTAGE FOR EXECUTIVES BASED ON SALARY SURVEY DATA. THE SALARY IS REVIEWED AND THE INCREASE IS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPANY'S BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH IS MADE UP OF THREE OF THE EIGHTEEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. THIS PROCESS IS REVIEWED DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY HAS RECORDED MINUTES OF THE SALARY APPROVAL. THIS IS AN ANNUAL PROCESS WHICH OCCURS DURING THE FOUTH QUARTER OF THE YEAR AND THE SALARY IS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION IS AN APPOINTED POSITION. A MARKET STUDY USING SALARY SURVEY DATA IS COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION. THIS WAS MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED IN 2007. AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS (PPR) IS DONE AND THE MERIT INCREASE IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE PPR SCORE. THE PRESIDENT WILL THEN SUBMIT THE REQUESTED SALARY INCREASE TO HUMAN RESOURCES FOR PROCESSING. DOCUMENTATION OF THE PPR RATING AND REQUESTED SALARY INCREASE IS MAINTAINED IN HUMAN RESOURCES. THIS IS AN ANNUAL PROCESS WHICH TAKES PLACE IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF THE YEAR WITH SALARY INCREASES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WITH 88 MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION (MEMBERS ARE THE COUNTY FARM BUREAUS BASED IN COUNTIES IN VIRGINIA) AND THROUGH THE COUNTY FARM BUREAUS SERVING OVER 149,900 FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS, WE WILL PROVIDE TO A MEMBER ACCESS TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, LISTS OF MEMBERS, FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND MINUTES. A MEMBER MUST SUBMIT THEIR REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY IN WRITING ALLOWING UP TO 10 DAYS FOR ACCESS. A REASON MUST BE GIVEN FOR THE REQUEST AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUESTED MUST HAVE RELEVANCE TO THE REASON. AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS AS WELL AS COPIES OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,096,609. LOSS ON IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENTS -18,769. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 1,077,840.
AUDIT OF FINAINCIAL STATEMENTS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2B THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AUDITED AS THE PARENT OF A CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF COMPANIES.
BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C THE BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESONSIBILITY FOR OVERSITE OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RECOMMENDS THE SELECTED AUDITOR TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL AND APPOINTMENT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

54-0419002
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) TOBIO LLC

12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
54-1973793 		SUPPORT OF TRANGENIC TOBBACO (INACTIVE) VA  
UNRELATED -7 659   No   Yes    












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU HOLDING CORPORATION
12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
54-0929947 		HOLDING COMPANY VA  
C 3,757,975 1,276,334 100.000 %
(2) VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU SERVICE CORPORATION
12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
54-0796340 		INSURANCE BROKER VA VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU HOLDING COPORATION
  		C 1,855,494 5,618,307  
(3) VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU INSURANCE AGNCY INC
12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
54-0929948 		INSURANCE BROKER VA VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU HOLDING COPORATION
  		C -49,235 767,263  
(4) EMPLOYEES BENFIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
54-2015926 		INSURANCE BROKER VA VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU HOLDING COPORATION
  		C 6,660,859 10,800,746  
(5) CUSTOM HEALTH CARE INC
12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
03-0382095 		INSURANCE BROKER VA VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU HOLDING COPORATION
  		C 24,996 46,722  
(6) ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT INC
12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
41-2071427 		MARKETING SERVICE VA VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU HOLDING COPORATION
  		C -69,082 104,552  
(7) VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU MARKETING ASSOCIATION
12580 WEST CREEK PARKWAY
RICHMOND,VA23238
54-0700947 		AGRICULTURAL SERVICE VA  
C -1,776 10,089 100.000 %
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU HOLDING CORPORATION

 A 2,172  
(2) VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU SERVICE CORPORATION

 A 1,026,722  
(3) VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU INSURANCE AGENCY INC

 A 1,188  
(4) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CORPORATION OF AMERICA

 A 738  
(5) CUSTOM HEALTH CARE INC

 A -57  
(6) VIRGINA FARM BUREAU MARKETING ASSOCIATION

 A -14  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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