Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Inc

“The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundations directors are chosen by the voting delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federations annual meeting. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation has 11 directors of which 5 are elected each year by the voting delegates.”

“Form 990 is provided in advance to each member of the Board of Directors and reviewed at a regular meeting prior to filing. Prior to this meeting, the audited financial statements have been reviewed by the Board of Directors during an executive session with the external auditors.”

“Officers, Directors and key employees are required to complete the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire annually at the end of the organizations fiscal year. Completed questionnaires are reviewed by outside legal counsel who then renders a report back to the Board of Directors reporting any conflicts and overall compliance to the Conflict of Interest Policy.”

“The salary range for the officers and key employees is set by using data of other non-profit organizations in the area and other salary data obtained from similar organizations. The salary range for each position on the job classification schedule is approved by the Board of Directors and each employees position on the schedule is determined by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors sets the salary of the President and Chief Administrative officer during an executive session which excludes these officers and actions are reflected in the minutes of this meeting and forwarded onto the Human Resources Director to implement any salary change. Changes in salary are not automatic and any change is dependent upon reaching performance standards as set by the board in the previous year. The salary for other key employees is determined by the CAO using the salary range and job classification schedule. Changes in salary are not automatic and any change is dependent upon reaching goals and performance standards as set forth in prior year performance evaluation.”

“Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. Copies of audited financial statements are also available to the public upon request.”

“Program Service Expenses 23,157, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 The purpose of the Promotion and Education Committee is to plan and carry out projects and activities to educate youth and consumers about agriculture and promote positive messages about farming, food safety, animal welfare, and other agricultural topics appropriate to adult and youth audiences.”

“Program Service Expenses 18,805, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Foundation provides financial support for the Wisconsin FFAs discussion meet awards and Food for America program. Foundation also co-sponsors the Farm Bureaus annual FFA Farm Forum which provides leadership training experience for FFA members.”

“Program Service Expenses 8,310, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Foundation supports 4H programs by sponsoring the 4H Key Awards given to Wisconsin youth.”

“Program Service Expenses 18,679, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 UW Collegiate FB”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 9,090, Revenue 0 Grants Contributions - General”

“Program Service Expenses 25,756, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Sustainability”

“Other Changes in net assets is due to the increase in contributions for temporarily restricted net assets of 82,751.”