Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRedwood Falls, Minnesota · EIN 31-1634460 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | VELDE MOORE LTD |
|---|---|
| Address | 1118 BROADWAY, ALEXANDRIA MN 56308 |
| Phone | 3207636561 |
| Form and materials | FORMS WILL BE SENT ON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE TO SUPPORT, INITIATE, AND OPERATE PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT, AND COOPERATIVE VENTURES WHICH WILL: (1) PROTECT AND MAXIMIZE PRODUCER INCOME AND RETURNS, (2) PROMOTE AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATION TO THE ADVANTAGE OF PRODUCERS , (3) SECURE THE VIABILITY OF FAMILY FARMING, (4) DEVELOP PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS TO ADD VALUE TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO THE BENEFIT OF PRODUCERS, (5) STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF NEW EXPERIMENTAL COOPERATIVE VENTURES, (6) ASSIST WITH AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, RESEARCH, AND CITIZEN LEADERSHIP IN THE AGRICULTURAL AREA, AND (7) PROVIDE CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE SUFFERING NATURAL DISASTERS IN THE RURAL COMMUNITY. SUCH PROGRAMS ARE TO BE OPERATED IN THE FIVE-STATE REGION OF MINNESOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, MONTANA AND WISCONSIN. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
29% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Area Food Shelf | Redwood Falls, MN | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Long Prairie Emer Food Shelf | Long Prairie, MN | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Mitchell Food Pantry | Mitchell, SD | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Udmo - Emmet County Outreach | Estherville, IA | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Browerville Area Food Shelf | Browerville, MN | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Manna Food Pantry | Worthington, MN | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Worthington Christian Church Food S | Worthington, MN | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Renville County Food Shelf | Olivia, MN | General purpose | $3,500 |
| We Care Project | Morgan, MN | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Morrison County Food Shelf | Little Falls, MN | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Mitchell Fire Department | Mitchell, SD | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Redwood Falls Fire Department | Redwood Falls, MN | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Long Prairie Fire Department | Long Prairie, MN | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Estherville Fire Department | Estherville, IA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sauk Centre Community Connection | Sauk Centre, MN | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Cottonwood, MN | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Windom Area Sharing Center | Windom, MN | General purpose | $500 |
| Catholic Charities Energency Servic | St Cloud, MN | General purpose | $500 |
| Watonwan County Food Shelf | St James, MN | General purpose | $500 |
| Outreach Food Shelf | Alexandria, MN | Geneal purpose | $300 |
| Aurora County Food Shlef | Aurora, MO | General purpose | $300 |
| Wafer Food Shelf | LA Crosse, WI | General purpose | $300 |
| Parkston Food Bank | Parkston, SD | General purpose | $300 |
| Neighbors United Resource Center Fo | Granite Falls, MN | General purpose | $300 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($4,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $42,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512379349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1634460
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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