What is the AAI Foundation?

The AAI Foundation promotes research projects, member education, stewardship and scholarships that benefit AAI members. A Board of Directors, who annually reviews all foundation requests, manages the AAI Foundation. 

The charitable goals of the Foundation reflect the interests of agribusiness industry and include Education, Stewardship, and Scholarships. Within these three areas, the Foundation assists applicants as it is related to the benefit of the ag retail industry. The Directors of the AAI Foundation have established specific guidelines for each of these funding categories.

Member & Public Education
The AAI Foundation encourages educational programs that help members and the public to better understand the agribusiness industry. 

Individuals giving to 501(c)(3) organizations may generally deduct contributions representing up to 30% of their adjusted gross income. Corporations may deduct all contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations (regardless of foundation status) up to an amount normally equal to 10% of their taxable income. BEFORE MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE AGRIBUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF IOWA FOUNDATION, PROSPECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS SHOULD FIRST CONSULT WITH THEIR TAX ADVISOR.

Agribusiness Association of Iowa
900 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone--1-800-383-1682
Fax--515-262-8960

Directions from the North--I35 Heading South on I35, Keep LEFT to take I-235 W toward DES MOINES.Take the EAST 15TH ST / US-69 N exit toward STATE CAPITOL / EAST 14TH ST.Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MAPLE ST.Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto E 14TH ST / US-69 S.Turn RIGHT onto DES MOINES ST.End at 900 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA 50309-5501. Our building is at the corner of East 9th and Des Moines Street. We are one block north of the State Capitol Building.

Directions from the East--I80 Heading West on I80, Take I-235 W toward DES MOINES.Take the EAST 15TH ST / US-69 N exit toward STATE CAPITOL / EAST 14TH ST.Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MAPLE ST.Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto E 14TH ST / US-69 S.Turn RIGHT onto DES MOINES ST.End at 900 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA 50309-5501. Our building is at the corner of East 9th and Des Moines Street. We are one block north of the State Capitol Building.

Directions from the South--I35 Merge onto I-235 E via EXIT 72A toward WEST DES MOINES / DES MOINES.Take the EAST 6TH ST exit toward STATE CAPITOL.Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E 6TH ST.Turn LEFT onto DES MOINES ST. End at 900 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA 50309-5501. Our building is at the corner of East 9th and Des Moines Street. We are one block north of the State Capitol Building.

Directions from the West--I80 Heading East on I-80 Merge onto I-235 E toward WEST DES MOINES / DES MOINES.Take the EAST 6TH ST exit toward STATE CAPITOL.Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E 6TH ST.Turn LEFT onto DES MOINES ST. End at 900 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA 50309-5501. Our building is at the corner of East 9th and Des Moines Street. We are one block north of the State Capitol Building.

Map of 900 Des Moines St
Des Moines, IA 50309-5501, US

Each year, AAI lobbyists are working at the capitol in Des Moines as well as Washington DC, protecting the best interest of the industry. Issues we advocate for include, but are not limited to:

• General Air permits for grain facilities
• National Association collaboration on BSE and feed issues
• Support efforts to grow the bio-tech industry
• Anti-Meth task force & issues
• Water quality issues
• Commercial and livestock nutrient management issues
• Legislative reception, political action & ag leaders program

EVENTS AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

AAI encourages visibility and networking between members. To do this, we offer great deals on advertising in our annual directory and website.

We also hold various casual events that allow members to discuss issues in the ag industry and get to know each other. To find details on sponsoring these events, please contact the AAI office.

• Four Annual Golf Events
• AAI Annual Meeting
• AAI Foundation Motorcycle/Classic Car Run
• PAC Event
• District Meetings
• AAI Expo

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should be a Member of AAI

10. To promote the interest of the grain, feed, plant food, crop protection products, seed, farm supply, and allied industries, at all levels;

9. To promote friendship and understanding among its members and everyone associated with or having interest in the agribusiness industry;

8. To secure and disseminate among its members information relative to the operation and management of the agribusiness industry;

7. To encourage and promote research pertaining to the agribusiness industry;

6. To aid in the establishment or enactment of equitable laws, rules, and regulations for the transaction of business among its members;

5. To promote professionalism within the industry;

4. To advise and assist in the enactment and enforcement of equitable laws and regulations which in their operation shall deal justly with the rights of parties interested in and affected by the agribusiness industry;

3. To cooperate and affiliate with other organizations in like or related industries for the advancement of the agribusiness industry;

2. To create and promote associated organizations for the delivery of services;

1. And to do all things necessary and proper in the fulfillment or advancement of the foregoing purposes.