Charitable Giving

At Farm Bureau Financial Services, we take pride in giving back through sponsorships and donations that help make communities a better place for all who live there.

Our Giving Priorities

Families and Communities

We contribute to local programs and initiatives aimed at helping residents grow and prosper.

Health and Wellness

We give back to organizations that protect and prepare our communities for an enduring future.

Youth and Education

To create opportunities for young people to develop character, a strong work ethic and exceptional leadership skills, we embrace organizations that prepare the next generation of innovators.

Eligibility

Applicants must represent a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that has received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS.

Limitations

Farm Bureau Financial Services does not accept sponsorship applications for the following:

  • Organizations, projects or programs outside of our 14-state marketing territory. (Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Wisconsin)
  • Political parties, campaigns, candidates or partisan organizations
  • Sectarian or denominational religious groups
  • Construction/renovation projects
  • Dues or memberships
  • Incomplete applications

Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Charitable Contributions Committee. Requests must be submitted by 5 p.m. (CT) March 13, May 22, September 11, and November 13 to be considered for the next quarter. All applicants will be notified by the Iowa Farm Bureau’s Community Resource Office in writing, please allow six weeks from deadline date.

Submission of application and supporting documentation

All applications must include the following for consideration:

  • Completed application form
  • Event budget and/or current financial statement that lists major revenue categories and major expense categories. If current figures are not available, a projection can be substituted
  • A current copy of the requested organization’s W-9 form
  • List of the organization’s board with officers indicated

Optional:

  • Event brochure or invitation, flyers or other marketing materials
  • For questions, contact Ronnette Vondrak, Manager Community Resources, at 1-515-225-5460.

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