TY 2010 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

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 09-01-2010 and ending 08-31-2011

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
Illinois Agricultural Association

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1701 Towanda Avenue

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Bloomington, IL61702

D Employer identification number

37-0809856

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 63,948,604

F Name and address of principal officer:

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 5 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.ilfb.org

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1928

M State of legal domicile: IL

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: To improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life by educating and disseminating agricultural information to members and others in such areas as finance, economics and governmental policy.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	20
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	0
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	381
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	8,400
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	19,091,596
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	-230,289

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........		11,075
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	5,338,253	5,460,790
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	11,911,319	12,832,508
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	26,639,661	27,143,399
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	43,889,233	45,447,772
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,945,722	1,978,201
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	28,020,057	28,320,408
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	12,965,543	13,774,019
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	42,931,322	44,072,628
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	957,911	1,375,144
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	50,129,128	50,774,582
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	13,435,419	12,705,729
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	36,693,709	38,068,853

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ......... Yes No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: To improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life by educating and disseminating agricultural information to members and others in such areas as finance, economics and governmental policy.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 9,507,124 including grants of $ 1,978,201 ) (Revenue $ 2,936,055 )
	General Member Services- These services include providing county, regional and state levels with information, education, organizational and management tools to assist in their handling of agricultural issues and the promotion of agriculture.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,646,044 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 150,059 )
	Governmental Affairs - this service area monitors agency activities and legislative initiatives affecting members at all levels and seeks to educate and inform stakeholders at all levels towards building a more productive, efficient, and competitive agricultural sector for our members.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,798,083 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	General information - Market information, weather, crop conditions, regulatory, financial, organizational and political news on issues of interest to our members is provided through radio broadcasts, posted on our internet website, and through publications. The information assists members in making business decisions, participating in organization events, and increase their understanding of issues impacting members of our organization.

4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 401,876 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 31,025 )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 15,353,127

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........

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 Click to see attachment

..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II Click to see attachment

.........................

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 Click to see attachment

........................

Yes

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 I Click to see attachment

.......................

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 II Click to see attachment

...

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

....................

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 IV Click to see attachment

...................

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

Yes

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

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..

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..

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

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..........

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...................

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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

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

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...........................

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...............

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

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

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

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

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

Yes

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....

Yes

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

YesNo

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........... Click to see attachment

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 VI Click to see attachment

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. ............

Yes

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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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 .....................

381

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

Yes

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)?.......................

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.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

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?..........

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

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?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

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

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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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

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

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? .................

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? ..

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................

Yes

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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 .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

11a

Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?

11a

Yes

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

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................

12b

Yes

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

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

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

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request

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.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

Alan Dodds
1701 Towanda Avenue
Bloomington,IL61702
(309) 557-2275

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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) William Olthoff Director	12.00	X					23,202	20,500	0
(2) Wendy Schaefer Ass't General Coun	40.00				X		140,460	0	41,361
(3) Wayne Anderson Director	12.00	X					21,195	20,500	0
(4) W Lyle Roberts Jr Dir of IL Soybean	40.00				X		190,539	0	44,584
(5) Troy Uphoff Director	12.00	X					21,159	16,000	0
(6) Theresa Boyd Controller	40.00		X				119,180	0	30,153
(7) Terry Pope Director	12.00	X					21,791	20,500	0
(8) Steve Hosselton Director	12.00	X					21,063	16,000	0
(9) Scott Halpin Director	12.00	X					18,584	20,500	0
(10) Robert W Weldon Vice President of Finance/Treasurer	0.00					X	4,676	0	0
(11) Richard Ochs Director	12.00	X					24,866	20,500	0
(12) Richard Guebert Vice President	20.00	X	X				44,325	20,500	0
(13) Philip Nelson President	40.00	X	X				264,476	0	19,677
(14) Paul Harmon General Counsel	0.00					X	29,317	0	0
(15) Mike Kenyon Director	12.00	X					20,722	20,500	0
(16) Mark Gebhards Director of Govermental Affairs	40.00			X			196,140	0	53,998
(17) Mark Frels Ex Dir of Member Services and PR	40.00			X			212,578	0	50,296

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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
(A) Name and Title
(18) Laura Reynolds Ass't Controlle	40.00		X				88,694	0	29,985
(19) Kristin Kroger Ass't General Coun	40.00				X		136,412	0	29,744
(20) Kent Schleich Director	12.00	X					20,651	20,500	0
(21) Kathy Smith Whitman Ass't Secretary	40.00		X				199,370	0	54,655
(22) John Novack Senior Counsel	40.00				X		136,889	0	34,502
(23) Jim Jacobs General Counsel	40.00		X				328,750	0	69,057
(24) Jim Anderson Director	12.00	X					25,023	20,500	0
(25) Jerry Quick Senior Counsel	40.00				X		196,383	0	49,919
(26) James Schielein Director	12.00	X					19,407	20,500	0
(27) JC Pool Director	12.00	X					27,097	20,500	0
(28) Henry Kallal Former Director	0.00					X	1,520	0	0
(29) Gerald Thompson Former Driector	0.00					X	1,668	0	0
(30) Elaine Thacker Ass't Secretary	40.00		X				69,962	0	15,230
(31) David Meiss Director	12.00	X					18,287	16,000	0
(32) Darryl Brinkmann Director	12.00	X					21,369	20,500	0
(33) Dale Hadden Director	12.00	X					18,874	16,000	0
(34) Chuck Cawley Director	12.00	X					24,625	20,500	0
(35) Chris Magnuson Director of News and Communication	40.00			X			178,338	0	49,653
(36) Chris Hausman Director	12.00	X					20,023	16,000	0
(37) Chad Schutz Director	12.00	X					19,801	16,000	0
(38) Alan Dodds Treasurer	40.00		X				225,580	0	60,221

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	3,152,996	362,500	633,035

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 .............

Yes

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...........................

Yes

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 .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
Weber Electric Inc 200 E Layayette Bloomington,IL61701	Electrical contracto	429,119
Mitch Murchs Maintenance Mgmt PO Box 798129 St Louis,MO63179	Cleaing Service	818,138
Journal Communications 725 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin,TN37067	Printing	941,587
Farmakis LLC 48 Topfield Road Wilton,CT06897	Sales Commission	324,787
Associate Constructors Co Inc 103 Caroline Street Bloomington,IL61701	Carpenters	377,088
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 14

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
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		11,075
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			11,075
			Business Code
2a	Rural IL. Medical Student			157,631	157,631
b	Membership Dues & Assessments			5,122,234			5,122,234
c	Leadership & Comm. Confer			180,925	180,925
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			5,460,790
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			12,838,452			12,838,452
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..			0
5	Royalties............			7,697,187			7,697,187
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents	6,574,074
b	Less: rental expenses	6,220,665
c	Rental income or (loss)	353,409
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			353,409			353,409
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	10,087,978	500
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	10,081,826	12,596
c	Gain or (loss)	6,152	-12,096
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			-5,944		-1,207	-4,737
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..			0
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...			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a		2,595,579
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		2,185,745
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			409,834		409,834
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	Misc Income		541,900	250,537		250,537
b	Fees for Services		541,900	15,494,492		15,494,492
c	Classified Ad Income		541,800	2,820,359		2,820,359
d	All other revenue ....			117,581		117,581
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			18,682,969
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			45,447,772	338,556	19,091,596	26,006,545

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	1,978,201	1,978,201
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22	0
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	2,748,057
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	16,775,518	6,073,429	10,702,089
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	4,012,129	1,187,301	2,824,828
9	Other employee benefits .......	3,419,668	1,184,250	2,235,418
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,365,036	448,570	916,466
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	159,920		159,920
c	Accounting ...........	96,122		96,122
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..	0
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other ..........	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	208,855	203,337	5,518
13	Office expenses .......	0
14	Information technology ......	0
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	1,563,067	525,912	1,037,155
17	Travel ............	1,767,429	823,248	944,181
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	180,088	15,994	164,094
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	1,688,600		1,688,600
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	499,433	93,542	405,891
23	Insurance ..............	68,985		68,985
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	Sponsored Meeting Expense	557,100	545,662	11,438
b	Special Program Expense	699,803	471,715	228,088
c	Professional Fees	1,119,381	167,858	951,523
d	Printing and Publications	1,701,670	821,434	880,236
e	Postage and Shipping	1,349,273	527,621	821,652
f	All other expenses	2,114,293	285,053	1,829,240
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	44,072,628	15,353,127	25,971,444	0
26	Joint costs. Check here 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

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			26,332	1	376,544
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			7,456,279	2	6,597,131
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........				3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			1,988,438	4	2,181,049
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				5	0
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	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			146,639	8	146,175
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			424,623	9	1,232,517
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	51,728,319
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	31,589,630	20,161,593	10c	20,138,689
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			15,909,845	11	16,395,462
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......			686,950	12	686,950
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13	0
14	Intangible assets .........				14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			3,328,429	15	3,020,065
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			50,129,128	16	50,774,582
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			707,321	17	481,262
18	Grants payable ..........				18
19	Deferred revenue ..........				19
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 ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....			12,728,098	25	12,224,467
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			13,435,419	26	12,705,729
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here 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 and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds			36,693,709	32	38,068,853
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....			36,693,709	33	38,068,853
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			50,129,128	34	50,774,582

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 . . . . . . . . . .

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .

45,447,772

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .

44,072,628

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .

1,375,144

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .

36,693,709

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .

38,068,853

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other Income Tax Basi
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

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............................

Yes

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

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? ................

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. ..

Form 990 (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000105
Software Version:	2010v3.2

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

Illinois Agricultural Association

Employer identification number

37-0809856

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.

Political expenditures .................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours ........................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ......... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ...... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............

Yes No

Was a correction made? .........................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities .................................... SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b.. SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Page 2

Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group.
B Check if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated Group Totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying non-taxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots non-taxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? .........................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....

Media advertisements? ....................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......

Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................

Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................

Yes

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................

Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................

Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .........................................

Carryover from last year ....................................

Total ...........................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000105
Software Version:	2010v3.2

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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

Illinois Agricultural Association

Employer identification number

37-0809856

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 .......

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? ............

Yes No

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. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

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)? ....................................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

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?........

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

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 ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, 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 .................	80,355	20,183		100,538
b	Buildings ................	14,516,284	3,646,209	15,922,297	2,240,196
c	Leasehold improvements ............		26,589,255	10,175,092	16,414,163
d	Equipment ................
e	Other .................		6,876,033	5,492,241	1,383,792
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........					20,138,689

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1) Work in Progress				183,194
(2) Rounding				1
(3) Inv in Rural IL Medical Student Assistan				2,443,844
(4) IL Veterinary Education Training N/Rec				127,000





Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				3,020,065

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes
Other Liabilitites		1,591,165
Deferred Income		9,045,197
Accrued Salaries and Benefits		1,015,433
Accrued Property Taxes		572,672





Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		12,224,467
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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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	45,447,772
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	44,072,628
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	1,375,144
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	1,375,144

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	45,447,772
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	45,447,772
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	45,447,772

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............		1	44,072,628
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	44,072,628
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	44,072,628

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
Part X	Part X : FIN48 Footnote	Management evaluates uncertain tax positions taken by the Association. The financial statement effects of a tax position are recognized when the position is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination by the IRS. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Association and has concluded that as of August 31, 2011 there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken

Schedule D (Form 990) 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
Illinois Agricultural Association

Employer identification number
37-0809856

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ....................................

Yes No

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
(1) Williamson County Farm Bureau1517 E DeYoung St Marion,IL62959	37-0587960	501(c)(5)	43,547
(2) Whiteside County Farm Bureau100 E Knox St Morrison,IL61720	36-1962390	501(c)(5)	21,100
(3) White County Farm Bureau304 E Robinson Carmi,IL62821	37-0667351	501(c)(5)	20,412
(4) Wayne County Farm Bureau301 E Court St Fairfield,IL62837	37-0664133	501(c)(5)	60,020
(5) Washington County Farm Bureau133W St Louis St Nashville,IL62263	37-0667511	501(c)(5)	8,734
(6) Warren Henderson County Farm Bureau1000 N Main Monmouth,IL61462	37-0572490	501(c)(5)	80,014
(7) Wabash County Farm Bureau524 W 9th St Mt Carmel,IL62863	37-0567480	501(c)(5)	8,734
(8) Union CFB104 W Broad Jonesboro,IL62952	37-0558890	501(c)(5)	8,734
(9) Stark County Farm Bureau1001 E Main Toulon,IL61483	36-2200117	501(c)(5)	36,754
(10) Shelby County Farm BureauPO Box 409 Shelbyville,IL62565	37-0512250	501(c)(5)	38,266
(11) Scott County Farm Bureau7 Market Side Square Winchester,IL62694	37-0664130	501(c)(5)	27,372
(12) Schuyler County Farm Bureau114 E Lafayette Rushville,IL62681	37-0506880	501(c)(5)	37,047
(13) Saline County Farm Bureau21 W Robinson Harrisburg,IL62946	37-0667347	501(c)(5)	61,484
(14) Richland County Farm Bureau710 N West Olney,IL62450	37-0667500	501(c)(5)	26,811
(15) Pulaski-Alexander County Farm Bureau404 S Blanche Mounds,IL62964	37-0667499	501(c)(5)	8,734
(16) Pope-Hardin county Farm Bureau407 Main St Golconda,IL62938	37-0468345	501(c)(5)	75,102
(17) Pike County Farm Bureau1301 E Washington Pittsfield,IL62363	37-0664123	501(c)(5)	42,860
(18) Piatt County Farm Bureau427 W Marion Monticello,IL61856	37-0664122	501(c)(5)	23,116
(19) Perry County Farm Bureau309 S First St Pickneyvlle,IL62274	37-0664121	501(c)(5)	13,821
(20) Moultrie County Farm Bureau1102 W Jackson Sullivan,IL61951	37-0664120	501(c)(5)	22,908
(21) Montgomery CFB102 N Main St Hillsboro,IL62049	37-0664118	501(c)(5)	8,380
(22) Monroe County Farm Bureau513 W Park St Waterloo,IL62298	37-0664116	501(c)(5)	10,885
(23) Mercer County Farm Bureau206 SE Third Aledo,IL61231	36-1465820	501(c)(5)	45,659
(24) Menard County Farm Bureau101 E Jefferson Petersburg,IL62675	37-0413060	501(c)(5)	25,410
(25) McDonough County Farm Bureau210 W Randolph Macomb,IL61455	37-0408280	501(c)(5)	37,312
(26) Massac County Farm Bureau1436 W 10th St Metropolis,IL62960	37-0667488	501(c)(5)	29,834
(27) Mason County Farm Bureau127 W High St Havana,IL62644	37-0664114	501(c)(5)	24,709
(28) Marshall-Putnam County Farm Bureau509 Front St Henry,IL61583	36-1436670	501(c)(5)	29,108
(29) Marion County Farm BureauPO Box 640 Salem,IL62881	37-0664113	501(c)(5)	22,141
(30) Logan County Farm Bureau120 S McLean St Lincoln,IL62656	37-0667483	501(c)(5)	12,548
(31) Livingston County Farm901 W Howard St Pontiac,IL61764	37-0389010	501(c)(5)	6,728
(32) Lee County Farm Bureau37 S East Avenue Amboy,IL61310	36-1374085	501(c)(5)	8,734
(33) Lawrence County Farm Bureau1406 Locust Lawrenceville,IL62439	37-0579963	501(c)(5)	40,620
(34) Knox County Farm Bureau180 S Soangetaha Galesburg,IL61402	37-0667480	501(c)(5)	19,899
(35) Kendall County Farm Bureau111 Van Emmon St Yorkville,IL60560	36-1315900	501(c)(5)	8,734
(36) Johnson County Farm Bureau504 W Main Vienna,IL62995	37-0664107	501(c)(5)	10,271
(37) JoDaviess County Farm Bureau212 N Main Elizabeth,IL61028	36-1284540	501(c)(5)	26,302
(38) Jersey Cty Farm Bureau402 S Jefferson Jerseyville,IL62052	37-0667479	501(c)(5)	20,466
(39) Jefferson County Farm Bureau814 Harrison St Mt Vernon,IL62864	37-0667477	501(c)(5)	14,029
(40) Jasper County Farm BureauPO Box 329 Newton,IL62448	37-0351420	501(c)(5)	60,392
(41) Jackson County Farm Bureau220 N 10th St Murphysboro,IL62966	37-0667476	501(c)(5)	18,756
(42) Henry County Farm Bureau114 N East St Cambridge,IL61238	36-1210330	501(c)(5)	11,658
(43) Hancock County Farm Bureau71 S Adams St Carthage,IL62321	37-0667474	501(c)(5)	30,294
(44) Hamilton County Farm BureauPO Box 248 McLeansboro,IL62859	37-0664104	501(c)(5)	19,751
(45) Greene County Farm Bureau319 6th St Carrollton,IL62016	37-0303465	501(c)(5)	41,847
(46) Gallatin County Farm BureauPO Box 250 Ridgeway,IL62979	37-0664103	501(c)(5)	64,514
(47) Fulton County Farm Bureau15411-A N State Route 100 Lewiston,IL61542	37-0284740	501(c)(5)	59,966
(48) Franklin County Farm BureauPO Box 457 Benton,IL62812	37-0667471	501(c)(5)	8,734
(49) Ford-Iroquis County Farm BureauPO Box 208 Gilman,IL60938	37-0949884	501(c)(5)	8,734
(50) Fayette County Farm Bureau1125 N Sunset Dr Vandalia,IL62471	37-0664100	501(c)(5)	50,728
(51) Edwards County Farm Bureau15 S Fifth St Albion,IL62806	37-0667644	501(c)(5)	42,824
(52) Edgar County Farm Bureau210 W Washington Paris,IL61944	37-0258300	501(c)(5)	50,781
(53) Douglas County Farm Bureau105 N Main Tuscola,IL61953	37-0250530	501(c)(5)	34,164
(54) DeWitt County Farm BureauPO Box 517 Clinton,IL61727	37-0245700	501(c)(5)	18,229
(55) Cumberland County Farm Bureau303 E Main Toledo,IL62468	37-0667462	501(c)(5)	31,021
(56) Crawford County Farm Bureau1201 N Allen Robinson,IL62454	37-0232680	501(c)(5)	8,734
(57) Coles County Farm Bureau719 W Lincoln Ave Charleston,IL61920	37-0223410	501(c)(5)	13,643
(58) Clay County Farm BureauPO Box E Louisville,IL62858	37-0219575	501(c)(5)	34,482
(59) Clark County Farm Bureau255 W Cumberland Martinsville,IL62422	37-0218700	501(c)(5)	49,901
(60) Christian County Farm Bureau400 W Market St Taylorville,IL62568	37-0216260	501(c)(5)	34,231
(61) Cass- Morgan County Farm Bureau1152 Tendick St Jacksonville,IL62650	37-0919211	501(c)(5)	57,429
(62) Carrol County Farm Bureau811 S Clay St Mt Carroll,IL61053	26-2165031	501(c)(5)	20,256
(63) Calhoun County Farm BureauPO Box 275 Hardin,IL62047	37-0202300	501(c)(5)	31,006
(64) Bureau County Farm BureauPO Box 190 Princeton,IL61356	36-0854650	501(c)(5)	12,660
(65) Brown County Farm Bureau109 W North St Mt Sterling,IL62353	37-0193430	501(c)(5)	48,275
(66) Boone County Farm Bureau702 W Locust St Belvidere,IL61008	36-2195907	501(c)(5)	8,734
(67) Bond County Farm BureauPO Box 249 Greenville,IL62246	37-0184970	501(c)(5)	39,118

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image

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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

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used		Illinois County Farm Bureaus use an application format to request funds. As part of this process, the County explains how the funds will be used with its farm bureau. Results of all grant distributions are reported to the IAA Board each March.
Additional Supplemental Information		The County Finance Program has been designed to assist county Farm Bureaus in financial need. This program was approved by the IAA Board of Directors in 1996 and implemented for calendar 1997.The IAA grants funds to the County Farm Bureaus on the following basis:Automatic Grants: 70% of the funding received is distributed by formula to county Farm Bureaus meeting certain criteria.Additional Automatic Grants: A funding limit in the Automatic Grant formula is multiplied by the number of counties in the Farm Bureau unit. These grants are funded from 30% of the funding set aside for Applied-for Grants.Applied-for Grants: The remaining 30% of funds available (less Additional Automatic Grants) is available for distribution by a Grant Committee. This committee uses its discretion to consider grants to county Farm Bureaus which make application by March 1 of each year. Any funds not distributed by the Grant Committee are carried over to the following year.

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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

Illinois Agricultural Association

Employer identification number

37-0809856

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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....

Yes

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? ....

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

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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)
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(1) Wendy Schaefer	(i) (ii)	140,460			29,777	11,584	181,821
(2) W Lyle Roberts Jr	(i) (ii)	190,539			40,394	4,190	235,123
(3) Robert W Weldon	(i) (ii)			4,676			4,676
(4) Philip Nelson	(i) (ii)	264,476			7,350	12,327	284,153
(5) Paul Harmon	(i) (ii)			29,317			29,317
(6) Mark Gebhards	(i) (ii)	196,140			41,582	12,416	250,138
(7) Mark Frels	(i) (ii)	212,578			45,067	5,229	262,874
(8) Kristin Kroger	(i) (ii)	136,412			28,919	825	166,156
(9) Kathy Smith Whitman	(i) (ii)	199,370			42,266	12,389	254,025
(10) John Novack	(i) (ii)	136,889			29,020	5,482	171,391
(11) Jim Jacobs	(i) (ii)	328,750			67,183	1,874	397,807
(12) Jerry Quick	(i) (ii)	196,383			41,633	8,286	246,302
(13) Henry Kallal	(i) (ii)	1,520					1,520
(14) Gerald Thompson	(i) (ii)	1,668					1,668
(15) Chris Magnuson	(i) (ii)	178,338			37,808	11,845	227,991
(16) Alan Dodds	(i) (ii)	225,580			47,823	12,398	285,801

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
Sch J, Part I, Line 1a	Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a.	Occasionally, certain employees travel on an affiliate owned corporate aircraft to required business meetings.The Board of Directors spouses attend the Association's and the National Annual Meeting. Any amount of spousal travel is included in the Director's annual 1099.

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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

Illinois Agricultural Association

Employer identification number

37-0809856

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19	Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available	The Association makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements available to the public upon request.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b	Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees	The Association's Human Resource staff annually compares independent national compensation surveys to staff's salaries. The pay range of the positions are adjusted to the comparable market value, reviewed by Human Resources and approved by the Executive Management Team. Officer and key employee compensation is also compared to the surveys,reviewed by Human Resources and approved by the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c	Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts	Conflict of interest policies are reviewed and signed by the Board of Directors, Officers and Key Employees annually.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11	Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process	Form 990 is prepared and reviewed by the external Auditors, General Counsel and Controller. After the review is complete, the return is presented and reviewed by the IAA Board Finance Committee and distributed to the full Board of Directors in the month prior to its due date.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6	Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder	The Association's membership consists of voting and non voting members. All members are interested in supporting agriculture in Illinois.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d	Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Commodity Information - this service includes providing past, present, and projected future production, marketing, and risk management information and education to members from farm gate to the consumer's plate.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990. MediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Illinois Agricultural Association

Employer identification number

37-0809856

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
(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	Yes	No
(1) IAA Foundation 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 37-1211315	Charitable Foundation	IL	501(c)(3)	Public	N/A		No
(2) Agricultural Support Association 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 37-1401256	Agricultural Member association	IL	501(c)(5)		Illlinois Agricultural Association		No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

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	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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)	(h) Percentage ownership
(1) Illinois Agricultural Service Company 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington IL,IL61701 37-0809857	Service Co.	IL	Ill Ag Holding Co	C Corp	100.000 %
(2) Country Capital Management 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington IL,IL61701 37-6055336	Brkr/ Dlr Reg. Security Prod.	IL	Country Life Ins	C Corp	100.000 %
(3) Country Preferred Insurance Company 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 44-0652707	Stock Insurance Company	IL	Country Mutual Ins		100.000 %
(4) Country Trust Bank 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 37-0923942	Federal Thrift	IL	Country Life Ins Co		100.000 %
(5) Illinois Agricultural Holding Co 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 36-1252720	Holding Company	IL	Ill Ag Assn		100.000 %
(6) CC Services Inc 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 37-1000579	Service Company	IL	Ill Ag Holding Co		100.000 %
(7) Country Casualty Insurance Company 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 37-0855395	Stock Insurance Company	IL	Country Mutual Insurance Company		100.000 %
(8) Country Mutual Insurance Company 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 37-0807507	Property/ Casualty Insurance	IL	Ill Ag Assn		100.000 %
(9) Country Investors Life Assurance Company 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 37-1106268	Stock Insurance Company	IL	Country Life Insurance Company		100.000 %
(10) Country Life Insurance Company 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington,IL61701 37-0808781	Life Insurance	IL	Ill Ag Holding Co		100.000 %

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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) Illinois Agricultural Service Company	o	21,000	FMV
(2) Country Capital Management	o	23,000	FMV
(3) Country Preferred Insurance Company	p	136,500	FMV
(4) Country Trust Bank	p	70,000	FMV
(5) Country Trust Bank	l	44,471	FMV
(6) Illinois Agricultural Holding Co	p	5	FMV
(7) CC Services Inc	p	5,860	FMV
(8) CC Services Inc	o	815,709	FMV
(9) CC Services Inc	l	368,448	FMV
(10) CC Services Inc	k	494,534	FMV
(11) CC Services Inc	j	352,830	FMV
(12) CC Services Inc	a	2,832,358	FMV
(13) Country Casualty Insurance Company	p	23,500	FMV
(14) Country Investors Life Assurance Company	p	5,000	FMV
(15) Country Life Insurance Company	p	127,000	FMV
(16) Country Life Insurance Company	l	35,984	FMV
(17) Agricultural Support Association	p	3,623	FMV

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010

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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 VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(h) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(e) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(g) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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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