Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
7373 W SAGINAW HWY
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LANSING, MI48917
D Employer identification number

38-1718391
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 15,112,463
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID D BAKER
7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
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Tax-exempt status: ( 5 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MICHFB.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1919
M State of legal domicile: MI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) IS A MEMBER DIRECTED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 127
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,179
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 10,426,933 10,984,071
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 316,493 455,489
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,692,909 3,634,220
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 63,627 38,683
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 14,499,962 15,112,463
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 377,118 1,066,308
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) 6,531,338 6,508,019
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 6,319,806 6,324,856
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 13,228,262 13,899,183
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,271,700 1,213,280
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 22,698,162 22,478,818
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 13,519,296 12,046,688
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 9,178,866 10,432,130
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) IS A MEMBER DIRECTED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMODITY DIVISION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN THE PUBLIC POLICY, COMMODITY, AGRICULTURAL ECOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ARENAS. WE ASSIST COUNTY FARM BUREAUS AND FARM BUREAU MEMBERS WITH AGRICULTURAL AND POLICY ISSUES, WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS INTO POLICY POSITIONS, AND WE WORK TO IMPLEMENT THOSE POLICIES VIA A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING MANY DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND MANY AGENCIES OF LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. OUR GRASSROOTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS INVOLVES OVER 1,000 VOLUNTEER MEMBERS THROUGHOUT OUR STATE. THE FINAL RESULT OF OUR GRASSROOTS POLICY PROCESS CULMINATES WITH NEW POLICIES ADOPTED BY VOTING DELEGATES AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING. OUR PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS SERVED OVER 1,000 MEMBERS THIS YEAR, PROVIDING THEM WITH NEW RESOURCES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. OUR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS ACHIEVE MANY SUCCESSES FOR OUR FARMERS, INCLUDING REDUCING REGULATORY BURDENS, IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CREATING A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT WHERE FARMING CAN THRIVE AND BE SUCCESSFUL.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE CENTER FOR MARKETING AND MEDIA DIVISION (CMM) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS REGARDING MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS: PRESS RELEASES THROUGH CISION MEDIA SOFTWARE TO MORE THAN 300 MICHIGAN-BASED MEDIA OUTLETS; MICHIGAN FARM NEWS FOR FARMER-MEMBERS ON THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS; BENEFIT ADVISOR FOR NON- FARM MEMBERS ON MEMBER SERVICES AND INSURANCE RELATED SERVICES. CMM ALSO PROVIDES CONTENT UPDATES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE AND MARKETING TOOL, INCLUDING EDITORIAL CONTENT, AS WELL AS PROMOTING VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES. THE REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S INTERACTION IS HOW FARM BUREAU'S GRASSROOTS PROCESS PROVIDES EVERY FARM BUREAU MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND VOICE THEIR CONCERNS REGARDING ISSUES PERTINENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY. PROMOTES LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT FOR COUNTY LEADERS THROUGH THE COUNTY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND PRESIDENT'S CONFERENCE. DESIGNS, IMPLEMENTS, AND ADMINISTERS FIELD SUPPORT TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS.
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THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PREPARES AND DEVELOPS AGRICULTURAL LEADERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR CURRENT LOCAL AG LEADERS, STATE AND LOCAL COMMITTEES, AND MEMBERS. A TARGETED PROGRAM IS FOR YOUNG FARMERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 35. IT OFFERS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, ACTION COMMITTEES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, COMPETITIONS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT AND TO DEVELOP FUTURE LEADERSHIP. PROMOTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY ARE OFFERED FOR 4-H CLUBS, FFA CHAPTERS, SCHOOLS, AND CIVIC GROUPS. THE FARM SCIENCE LAB IS A 40-FOOT MOBILE CLASSROOM THAT TRAVELS DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS AND IS DESIGNED TO REINFORCE GRADE-LEVEL STANDARDS WITH HANDS-ON SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND INCREASING STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF HOW AGRICULTURE IMPACT THEIR DAILY LIVES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
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Form 990 (2020)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
223
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
127
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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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 or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
17
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
16
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletPAULA DROSTE7373 W SAGINAW HWY   LANSING,MI489177900 (517) 679-5426
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Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ANDREW KOK......................................................................
SECR & GENER
 15.50
.................
24.50 		    X       394,945 0 48,257
(2) DAVID D BAKER......................................................................
TREASURER
 0.56
.................
39.44 		    X       0 349,852 91,655
(3) SCOTT PIGGOTT......................................................................
CHIEF EXECUT
 20.80
.................
19.20 		    X       303,312 0 66,465
(4) CARL BEDNARSKI......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 29.98
.................
10.02 		X   X       250,587 10,000 34,394
(5) THOMAS L NUGENT......................................................................
HR DIRECTOR
 3.37
.................
36.63 		        X   211,772 0 54,476
(6) STEVEN HUMMER......................................................................
DIR. OF INTE
 2.36
.................
37.64 		        X   197,363 0 51,761
(7) SARAH BLACK......................................................................
DIR OF BUSIN
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   179,399 0 48,764
(8) MATT SMEGO......................................................................
DIR OF PUBLI
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   162,595 0 46,841
(9) PAULA DROSTE......................................................................
DIR. FINANCI
 15.56
.................
24.44 		        X   174,565 0 34,135
(10) MICHAEL C FUSILIER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 10.87
.................
0.84 		X           12,686 14,000 0
(11) STEPHANIE SCHAFER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 13.08
.................
0.76 		X           13,686 13,000 0
(12) ANDREW HAGENOW......................................................................
VICE PRESIDE
 13.62
.................
0.86 		X   X       11,686 14,600 0
(13) JEFF SANDBORN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 9.81
.................
0.84 		X           10,186 14,000 0
(14) MICHAEL MULDERS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 9.35
.................
0.84 		X           9,736 14,000 0
(15) DOUGLAS DARLING......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 9.25
.................
0.84 		X           9,636 14,000 0
(16) PATRICK MCGUIRE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 8.42
.................
0.84 		X           8,836 14,000 0
(17) LEONA DANIELS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 7.35
.................
0.84 		X           7,786 14,000 0
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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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MICHAEL DERUITER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 6.17
.......................0.84 		X           7,286 14,000 0
(19) DAVID BAHRMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 6.12
.......................0.84 		X           6,586 14,000 0
(20) BRIGETTE LEACH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.77
.......................0.84 		X           6,386 14,000 0
(21) JENNIFER LEWIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.81
.......................0.84 		X           5,686 14,000 0
(22) BEN LACROSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.96
.......................0.74 		X           6,436 13,000 0
(23) TRAVIS FAHLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.35
.......................0.84 		X           3,886 13,380 0
(24) JULIE STEPHENSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 6.63
.......................0.38 		X           7,086 0 0
(25) ADAM DIETRICH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.65
.......................0.38 		X           6,083 0 0
(26) SHARON KOKX........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.69
.......................0.19 		X           1,200 0 0
(27) PAUL PRIDGEON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.......................   		X           53 0 0






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,009,464 553,832 476,748
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet37
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 7,660,001
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 3,275,514
e Government grants (contributions)1e 46,094
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 2,462
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,984,071
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a AG PROMOTION AND EDUCATION 900099 141,617 141,617    
b LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES 900099 106,674 106,674    
c AG LEGISLATIVE SERVICES 900099 44,259 44,259    
d AG ENVIRONMENTAL 900099 12,572 12,572    
e REGULATORY AND SAFETY 900099 2,500 2,500    
f All other program service revenue. 147,867 147,867    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 455,489
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 3,577,912     3,577,912
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   56,308 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses     7b
c Gain or (loss)   56,308 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 56,308     56,308
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION 900099 38,683 38,683    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 38,683
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 15,112,463 494,172   3,634,220
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 1,066,308  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,241,584      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 4,157,194      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 171,796      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 533,336      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 404,109      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 24,428      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 3,959      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 713,245      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,189,321      
13 Office expenses ....... 730,805      
14 Information technology ...... 622,314      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 278,703      
17 Travel ............ 713,562      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 717,997      
20 Interest ........... 140,768      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 50,083      
23 Insurance ... 55,441      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a AFBF DUES 1,084,230      
b
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 13,899,183 0 0 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 56,379 1 66,352
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,873,719 2 4,307,627
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 883,231 4 1,663,641
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 8,493,578 9 7,520,226
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,567,497
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,246,825 389,410 10c 320,672
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 10,464,255 11 8,062,710
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 537,590 12 537,590
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 22,698,162 16 22,478,818
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 2,710,282 17 3,027,859
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 2,533,040 19 2,409,924
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  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 (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 8,275,974 25 6,608,905
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 13,519,296 26 12,046,688
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 9,178,866 27 10,432,130
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 9,178,866 32 10,432,130
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 22,698,162 33 22,478,818
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Form 990 (2020)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
15,112,463
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
13,899,183
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,213,280
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
9,178,866
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
39,984
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
10,432,130
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Name of the organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
 
Employer identification number

38-1718391
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
Name of organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
  		Employer identification number
38-1718391
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 3
Name of organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
  		Employer identification number

38-1718391
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
  		Employer identification number

38-1718391
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
 
Employer identification number

38-1718391
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, 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)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 .... 688,509 783,171 574,883 428,829 139,720
b Contributions ... 493,795 504,242 579,580 252,208 428,216
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ... 678,256 598,904 371,292 106,154 139,107
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 504,048 688,509 783,171 574,883 428,829
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet3.970 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet96.030 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .......................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .......................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   1,145,782 857,827 287,955
e Other .....   421,715 388,998 32,717
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 320,672
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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........    
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 6,608,905
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 14,007,950
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 39,984
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 39,984
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 13,967,966
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 3,959
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 1,140,538
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 1,144,497
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 15,112,463
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 12,754,686
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 XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 12,754,686
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 3,959
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 1,140,538
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,144,497
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 13,899,183
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU DOES NOT HOLD ENDOWMENTS. THE ENDOWMENTS ARE HELD BY MICHIGAN FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE (MFA), THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF MFB. THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS OF MFA SHALL BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE YOUNG FARMER, PROMOTION & EDUCATION, OR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY MFA. FUNDS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE ENDOWMENT SHALL BE USED TO FURTHER DEVELOP LEADERS FOR THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY AND/OR PROVIDE EDUCATION TO MICHIGAN CONSUMERS ON THE IMPACT AGRICULTURE HAS ON THEIR DAILY LIVES. THE TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS WERE DONATED WITH THE RESTRICTED PURPOSE TO FUND THE MOBILE SCIENCE LAB PROJECT. IN 2018 THE AGENT CHARITABLE FUND WAS CREATED WITH THE PURPOSE TO GRANT MONIES TO PROVIDE FOOD, BUILD AGRICULTURE AWARENESS, EDUCATE AND HELP CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B GAIN ON SALE OF VEHICLE/CAPITAL ASSET 56,308 AFBF DUES EXPENSE NET WITH MEMBERSHIP 1,084,230
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B GAIN ON SALE OF VEHICLE/CAPITAL ASSET 56,308 DUES PAID AFBF 1,084,230
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
 
Employer identification number
38-1718391
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ANTRIM COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1201 BRIDGE ST
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720 		38-1374788 501C5 9,403       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(2) ARENAC COUNTY FARM BUREAU
441 S MAIN ST
STANDISH,MI48658 		38-1532877 501C5 5,949       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(3) BERRIEN COUNTY FARM BUREAU
8383 EDGEWOOD RD
PO BOX 228
BERRIEN SPRINGS,MI491039004 		38-1373520 501C5 23,921       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(4) BRANCH COUNTY FARM BUREAU
431 E CHICAGO ST
COLDWATER,MI49036 		38-1360725 501C5 12,625       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(5) CALHOUN COUNTY FARM BUREAU
15151 C DRIVE NORTH
MARSHALL,MI49068 		38-1285737 501C5 19,510       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(6) CASS COUNTY FARM BUREAU
612 E STATE STREET
CASSOPOLIS,MI49031 		38-1501864 501C5 16,958       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(7) CHIPPEWA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
N8747 KRAUSE RD
ENGADINE,MI49827 		38-6092151 501C5 5,493       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(8) CLARE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1101 N MCEWAN ST
CLARE,MI48617 		38-1642647 501C5 7,910       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(9) CLINTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1501 GLASTONBURY DR SUITE B
ST JOHNS,MI48879 		38-1315865 501C5 26,727       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(10) GENESEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
PO BOX 379
SWARTZ CREEK,MI48473 		38-1375283 501C5 21,587       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(11) HIAWATHALAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1214 N LINCOLN RD
ESCANABA,MI49829 		38-6091478 501C5 11,938       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(12) HURON SHORES COUNTY FARM BUREAU
2579 A US HWY 23 SOUTH
ALPENA,MI49707 		38-3326062 501C5 35,962       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(13) INGHAM COUNTY FARM BUREAU
700 W ASH ST SUITE C
MASON,MI48854 		38-1392771 501C5 20,240       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(14) IRON RANGE
1001 CARPENTER AVE
IRON MOUNTAIN,MI49801 		23-7019052 501C5 6,630       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(15) ISABELLA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
10566 S JOHNSON RD
BLANCHARD,MI49310 		38-1380611 501C5 14,663       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(16) JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1341 W PAMALL RD
JACKSON,MI49201 		38-1501924 501C5 14,281       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(17) KALAMAZOO COUNTY FARM BUREAU
5950 PORTAGE RD SUITE A
PORTAGE,MI490021776 		38-1382543 501C5 20,231       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(18) LAPEER COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1658 MAYFIELD RD
LAPEER,MI48446 		38-1364297 501C5 20,766       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(19) LENAWEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
4025 S ADRIAN HWY
ADRIAN,MI49221 		38-1371823 501C5 21,571       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(20) LIVINGSTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1004 S MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 101
HOWELL,MI48843 		38-1378530 501C5 18,770       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(21) MASON COUNTY FARM BUREAU
9052 E 13TH ST
CADILLAC,MI49601 		38-6095298 501C5 7,618       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(22) MECOSTA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
826 N STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS,MI49307 		38-1379659 501C5 8,617       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(23) MENOMINEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1001 CARPENTER AVE
IRON MOUNTAIN,MI49801 		38-6090306 501C5 6,848       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(24) MONROE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
8300 IDA WEST RD
PO BOX A
IDA,MI48140 		38-1388257 501C5 26,527       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(25) MONTCALM COUNTY FARM BUREAU
225 E CENTER ST
ITHACA,MI48847 		38-1360770 501C5 11,802       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(26) OAKLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU
103 N SAGINAW ST
HOLLY,MI48442 		38-1428363 501C5 33,040       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(27) OCEANA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
826 N STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS,MI49307 		38-1369898 501C5 8,802       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(28) OGEMAW COUNTY FARM BUREAU
426 W HOUGHTON AVE
WEST BRANCH,MI48661 		38-1511562 501C5 5,644       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(29) OSCEOLA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
826 N STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS,MI49307 		38-6089490 501C5 6,810       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(30) OTTAWA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
6355 LAKE MICHIGAN DR
PO BOX 28
ALLENDALE,MI494019258 		38-1371277 501C5 40,183       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(31) PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1201 BRIDGE ST
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720 		38-1495370 501C5 7,591       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(32) SAGINAW COUNTY FARM BUREAU
3400 SHATTUCK RD
SAGINAW,MI48603 		38-1378552 501C5 22,618       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(33) SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY FARM BUREAU
202 W WEST ST
STURGIS,MI49091 		38-1384789 501C5 17,105       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(34) SHIAWASSEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
915 N SHIAWASSEE ST
CORUNNA,MI48817 		38-1373741 501C5 22,368       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(35) TUSCOLA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1023 E CARO RD
PO BOX 240
CARO,MI48723 		38-1384716 501C5 35,344       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(36) USDA NASS
3001 COOLIDGE RD
EAST LANSING,MI48823 		GOV 40,000       FRUIT SURVEY
(37) VAN BUREN COUNTY FARM BUREAU
38880 W RED ARROW HWY
PAW PAW,MI49079 		38-1286346 501C5 20,800       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(38) WASHTENAW COUNTY FARM BUREAU
5095 ANN ARBOR SALINE RD
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		38-1364510 501C5 29,904       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(39) ALLEGAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU
211 MONROE STREET
ALLEGAN,MI49010 		38-1371801 501C3 30,324       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(40) BARRY COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1973 S STATE RD
IONIA,MI48846 		38-1368011 501C5 15,604       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(41) BAY COUNTRY FARM BUREAU
2450 MIDLAND RD
BAY CITY,MI48706 		38-1384085 501C5 19,893       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(42) BENZIE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
9052 E 13TH ST
CADILLAC,MI49601 		38-2189997 501C5 5,192       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(43) CHEBOYGAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1201 BRIDGE ST
CHARLEVOIX,MI49720 		38-6087444 501C5 6,460       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(44) COPPER COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1001 CARPENTER AVE
IRON MOUNTAIN,MI49801 		38-6157982 501C5 5,692       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(45) EATON COUNTY FARM BUREAU
430 STATE ST
CHARLOTTE,MI48813 		38-1367256 501C5 18,109       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(46) GLADWIN COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1101 N MCEWAN ST
CLARE,MI48617 		38-1532630 501C5 7,015       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(47) GRATIOT COUNTY FARM BUREAU
225 E CENTER ST
ITHACA,MI488471437 		38-1360742 501C5 16,868       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(48) HILLSDALE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
506 W CARLETON RD SUITE B
HILLSDALE,MI49242 		38-1379643 501C5 12,437       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(49) IONIA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1973 S STATE RD
IONIA,MI48846 		38-1368059 501C5 20,941       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(50) KENT COUNTY FARM BUREAU
4658 WEST RIVER DR
COMSTOCK PARK,MI49321 		38-1292274 501C5 34,261       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(51) MACOMB COUNTY FARM BUREAU
37140 31 MILE RD
RICHMOND,MI48062 		38-1372634 501C5 27,830       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(52) MIDLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU
4063 N LEWIS RD
COLEMAN,MI48618 		38-1372449 501C5 7,713       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(53) MISSAUKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
9052 E 13TH ST
CADILLAC,MI49601 		38-1498167 501C5 6,703       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(54) MUSKEGON COUNTY FARM BUREAU
1715 N GETTY ST
MUSKEGON,MI49445 		38-1370406 501C5 10,464       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(55) NEWAYGO COUNTY FARM BUREAU
4563 CHIPPEWA TRAIL
FREMONT,MI49412 		38-1378533 501C5 6,652       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(56) NORTHWEST COUNTY FARM BUREAU
803 W FRONT ST
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		38-1212742 501C5 16,046       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(57) OSTEGO COUNTY FARM BUREAU
PO BOX 1553
GAYLORD,MI49734 		38-6091423 501C5 5,685       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(58) SAINT CLAIR COUNTY FARM BUREAU
7557 S BROCKWAY RD
YALE,MI48097 		38-1379793 501C5 19,339       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(59) SANILAC COUNTY FARM BUREAU
7557 S BROCKWAY RD
YALE,MI48097 		38-1368132 501C5 22,285       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(60) WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
9353 N HAGGERTY RD
PLYMOUTH,MI48170 		38-6066561 501C5 14,921       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
(61) WEXFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU
9052 E 13TH ST UNIT B
CADILLAC,MI49601 		38-1815459 501C5 5,479       COUNTY PROGRAM SUPRT
2
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1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2020

Schedule I (Form 990) 2020
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 TARGETED GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT GRANT PROPOSALS. ELIGIBILITY OF PROPOSAL IS DETERMINED, AND HALF THE APPROVED GRANT AMOUNT IS AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT. UPON COMPLETION OF THE GRANT PERIOD, RECIPIENTS SUBMIT DATES AND ACTIVITIES PERFORMED, EXPENSE DETAIL, AND NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS. ACTIVITY AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REVIEWED FOR ELIGIBILITY AND EXPENSE SUBSTANTIATION. UPON APPROVAL REMAINING AMOUNTS DUE TO OR FROM RECIPIENTS ARE PAID OR COLLECTED. GRANT DOCUMENTATION IS KEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION STANDARDS.
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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
Graphic Arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Graphic Arrow Attach to Form 990.
Graphic Arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
 
Employer identification number

38-1718391
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1ANDREW KOK
SECR & GENERAL COUNS 		(i)

(ii)		 377,059
-------------
  		3,573
-------------
  		14,313
-------------
  		25,650
-------------
  		22,607
-------------
  		443,202
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
2DAVID D BAKER
TREASURER 		(i)

(ii)		  
-------------
321,270 		 
-------------
12,152 		 
-------------
16,430 		 
-------------
72,300 		 
-------------
19,355 		 
-------------
441,507 		 
-------------
 
3SCOTT PIGGOTT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFF 		(i)

(ii)		 292,243
-------------
  		2,821
-------------
  		8,248
-------------
  		43,307
-------------
  		23,158
-------------
  		369,777
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
4CARL BEDNARSKI
PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 200,577
-------------
  		1,912
-------------
  		48,098
-------------
10,000 		16,364
-------------
  		18,030
-------------
  		284,981
-------------
10,000 		 
-------------
 
5THOMAS L NUGENT
HR DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 196,363
-------------
  		1,895
-------------
  		13,514
-------------
  		33,186
-------------
  		21,290
-------------
  		266,248
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
6STEVEN HUMMER
DIR. OF INTERNAL AUD 		(i)

(ii)		 184,525
-------------
  		1,769
-------------
  		11,069
-------------
  		30,296
-------------
  		21,465
-------------
  		249,124
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
7SARAH BLACK
DIR OF BUSINESS OPER 		(i)

(ii)		 167,539
-------------
  		1,645
-------------
  		10,215
-------------
  		27,534
-------------
  		21,230
-------------
  		228,163
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
8MATT SMEGO
DIR OF PUBLIC POLICY 		(i)

(ii)		 152,021
-------------
  		1,421
-------------
  		9,153
-------------
  		25,858
-------------
  		20,983
-------------
  		209,436
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
9PAULA DROSTE
DIR. FINANCIAL SVCS 		(i)

(ii)		 161,538
-------------
  		1,593
-------------
  		11,434
-------------
  		12,992
-------------
  		21,143
-------------
  		208,700
-------------
  		 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 1A THE PRESIDENT IS A SUGAR BEET FARMER IN CARO, MI. HE IS PROVIDED A RESIDENCE LOCATED NEAR THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION BECAUSE THE DAILY COMMUTE IS 106 MILES ONE-WAY. WE GROSS UP THE PRESIDENT'S TAXABLE COMPENSATION AND PROVIDE CASH PAYMENT FOR ESTIMATED TAX COST FOR THE USE OF THE RESIDENCE. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES INCLUDE A COMPANY VEHICLE. WE GROSS UP EXECUTIVE TAXABLE COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL USE OF VEHICLES AND PROVIDE CASH PAYMENT FOR ESTIMATED TAX COST FOR PERSONAL USE OF VEHICLE.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
 
Employer identification number

38-1718391
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) IS A MEMBER DIRECTED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
FORM 990 ALL LINES LEFT BLANK ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMODITY DIVISION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN THE PUBLIC POLICY, COMMODITY, AGRICULTURAL ECOLOGY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ARENAS. WE ASSIST COUNTY FARM BUREAUS AND FARM BUREAU MEMBERS WITH AGRICULTURAL AND POLICY ISSUES, WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS INTO POLICY POSITIONS, AND WE WORK TO IMPLEMENT THOSE POLICIES VIA A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING MANY DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND MANY AGENCIES OF LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. OUR GRASSROOTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS INVOLVES OVER 1,000 VOLUNTEER MEMBERS THROUGHOUT OUR STATE. THE FINAL RESULT OF OUR GRASSROOTS POLICY PROCESS CULMINATES WITH NEW POLICIES ADOPTED BY VOTING DELEGATES AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING. OUR PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS SERVED OVER 1,000 MEMBERS THIS YEAR, PROVIDING THEM WITH NEW RESOURCES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. OUR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS ACHIEVE MANY SUCCESSES FOR OUR FARMERS, INCLUDING REDUCING REGULATORY BURDENS, IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CREATING A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT WHERE FARMING CAN THRIVE AND BE SUCCESSFUL.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B THE CENTER FOR MARKETING AND MEDIA DIVISION (CMM) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS REGARDING MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS: PRESS RELEASES THROUGH CISION MEDIA SOFTWARE TO MORE THAN 300 MICHIGAN-BASED MEDIA OUTLETS; MICHIGAN FARM NEWS FOR FARMER-MEMBERS ON THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS; BENEFIT ADVISOR FOR NON- FARM MEMBERS ON MEMBER SERVICES AND INSURANCE RELATED SERVICES. CMM ALSO PROVIDES CONTENT UPDATES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE AND MARKETING TOOL, INCLUDING EDITORIAL CONTENT, AS WELL AS PROMOTING VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PREPARES AND DEVELOPS AGRICULTURAL LEADERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR CURRENT LOCAL AG LEADERS, STATE AND LOCAL COMMITTEES, AND MEMBERS. A TARGETED PROGRAM IS FOR YOUNG FARMERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 35. IT OFFERS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, ACTION COMMITTEES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, COMPETITIONS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT AND TO DEVELOP FUTURE LEADERSHIP. PROMOTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY ARE OFFERED FOR 4-H CLUBS, FFA CHAPTERS, SCHOOLS, AND CIVIC GROUPS. THE FARM SCIENCE LAB IS A 40-FOOT MOBILE CLASSROOM THAT TRAVELS DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS AND IS DESIGNED TO REINFORCE GRADE-LEVEL STANDARDS WITH HANDS-ON SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND INCREASING STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF HOW AGRICULTURE IMPACT THEIR DAILY LIVES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 217,224 MEMBERS WHO PAY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REPRESENTED BY A DELEGATE BODY OF MEMBERS WHO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DELEGATE BODY. IN ADDITION, THE DELEGATE BODY ANNUALLY RATIFIES ALL BOARD ACTIONS AND AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD TO APPOINT ALL NECESSARY COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD) OF MFB IS THE GOVERNING BODY WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 RETURN. PRIOR TO THE FORM'S FILING, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, CONSISTING OF 5 OF THE 17 BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO BE USED AS BASIS OF PREPARATION FOR THE FORM 990 RETURN. THE FINAL PREPARATION AND REVIEW FOR THE FORM 990 ARE PERFORMED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AND THE TREASURER. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD WILL REVIEW THE COMPLETED RETURN PRIOR TO FILING AND COPIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE REMAINDER OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND A MOTION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AT THIS SAME TIME ALL OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND DIVISION DIRECTORS MUST ANNUALLY PROVIDE A SIGNED STATEMENT LISTING ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHILE ACTING IN THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) USES A SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING, HEWITT ASSOCIATES. ALL POSITIONS ARE EVALUATED THROUGH THE POSITION EVALUATION PLAN; COMPETITIVE SALARY INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THROUGH SALARY SURVEYS AND PLACED INTO INDIVIDUAL SALARY RANGES. MERIT INCREASES ARE BASED ON 1) AN EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE; 2) MERIT INCREASE GUIDELINES, AND 3) THEIR CURRENT POSITION RELATIVE TO THE SALARY RANGE. MFB'S OFFICERS, INCLUDING ITS PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY, AND TREASURER ARE EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY A 5-PERSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW ALONG WITH ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IS THEN REVIEWED WITH THE FULL 17-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) USES A SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING, HEWITT ASSOCIATES. ALL POSITIONS ARE EVALUATED THROUGH THE POSITION EVALUATION PLAN; COMPETITIVE SALARY INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THROUGH SALARY SURVEYS AND PLACED INTO INDIVIDUAL SALARY RANGES. MERIT INCREASES ARE BASED ON 1) AN EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE; 2) MERIT INCREASE GUIDELINES, AND 3) THEIR CURRENT POSITION RELATIVE TO THE SALARY RANGE. MFB'S TOP MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED BY A 5-PERSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW ALONG WITH ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IS THEN REVIEWED WITH THE FULL 17-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 NO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 GAIN ON SALE OF VEHICLE/CAPITAL ASSET -56,308 AFBF DUES EXPENSE NET WITH MEMBERSHIP -1,084,230 GAIN ON SALE OF VEHICLE/CAPITAL ASSET 56,308 DUES PAID AFBF 1,084,230
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
 
Employer identification number

38-1718391
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) 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 entity?
Yes No
(1)MFB POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
7373 W SAGINAW HWY

LANSING,MI48917
38-2548952 		LEGISLATIV MI 527   MFB
 
Yes
 
(2)FARM BUREAU PAC (AKA SUPER PAC)
7373 W SAGINAW HWY

LANSING,MI48917
46-1116105 		LEGISLATIV MI 527   MFB
 
Yes
 
(3)MI FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE
7373 W SAGINAW HWY

LANSING,MI48917
27-0200380 		MBR ASSOC MI 501C3 12A MFB
 
Yes
 








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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) MI AG COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOC

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
38-1659786 		MARKETING MI MFB
  		C CORP 94,177 737,172 55.230 % Yes  
(2) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE CO OF MI

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
38-6056370 		LIFE INSUR MI N/A
         Yes  
(3) COMMUNITY SERVICE ACCEPTANCE CORP

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
38-1883116 		INS AGENCY MI N/A
         Yes  
(4) FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MI

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
38-6056228 		INSURANCE MI N/A
         Yes  
(5) MI FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL CORP

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
38-2961817 		HOLDING MI MFB
  		C CORP 80,607,860 879,074,409 100.000 % Yes  
(6) FB EQUITY SALES CORP OF MI

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
38-3237412 		INS. BROKE MI N/A
         Yes  
(7) MFB INC

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
38-2102277 		BEN/PROMO MI N/A
         Yes  
(8) FBL REAL ESTATE HOLDING LLC

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
27-5177082 		REAL ESTAT MI N/A
         Yes  
(9) GREAT LAKES AG LABOR SERVICES LLC

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
47-3106365 		LABOR SRVC MI N/A
         Yes  
(10) FB PARTNERS GROUP PREMIUM FINANCING

7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917
47-3883244 		FINANCE MI N/A
         Yes  
(11) LEADERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

1350 S BOULDER SUITE 900
TULSA,OK74119
73-1333608 		LIFE INSUR OK N/A
         Yes  
(12) BROKER CENTRIC ALLIANCE INC

1350 S BOULDER SUITE 900
TULSA,OK74119
27-3936255 		BROKERAGE OK N/A
         Yes  
(13) LIC CORPORATION

1350 S BOULDER SUITE 900
TULSA,OK74119
27-3936255 		HOLDING CO OK N/A
         Yes  
(14) CINCINNATI EQUITABLE COMPANIES INC

525 VINE ST SUITE 1925
CINCINNATI,OH45202
31-1154154 		HOLDING CO OH N/A
         Yes  
(15) CINCINNATI EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
525 VINE ST SUITE 1925
CINCINNATI,OH45202
35-1452221 		INSURANCE OH N/A
         Yes  
(16) CINCINNATI EQUITABLE INSURANCE
COMPANY
525 VINE ST SUITE 1925
CINCINNATI,OH45202
31-0239840 		INSURANCE OH N/A
         Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
Yes
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL CORP

 F 3,000,000 COST
(2) COMMUNITY SERVICE ACCEPTANCE CORP

 F 400,000 COST
(3) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE

 K 494,046 COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(4) MICHIGAN FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE

 L 176,154 COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(5) COMMUNITY SERVICE ACCEPTANCE CORP

 L 119,300 COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(6) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE

 P 50,301 COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(7) MFB INC

 P 944,536 COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(8) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE

 Q 1,511,601 COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(9) MFB INC

 Q 560,382 COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(10) MICHIGAN AG COOP MARKETING ASSOC

 Q 120,679 MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT/COST
(11) GREAT LAKES AG LABOR SVCS

 Q 250,000 COST
(12) MICHIGAN FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE

 C 2,695,470 PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS
(13) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE

 C 580,044 PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
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