Okeechobee County Farm Bureau

Organization Overview

Okeechobee County Farm Bureau is located in Okeechobee, FL. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Okeechobee County Farm Bureau employed 3 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Okeechobee County Farm Bureau is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Okeechobee County Farm Bureau generated $390.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $183.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL AGRICULTURE AND TO INCREASE THE NET INCOME OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF RURAL LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU SUPPORTED YOUTH EDUCATION BY HOSTING A SPEECH CONTEST FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PARTICIPANTS WERE ASKED TO RESEARCH AND GIVE A SPEECH ON A TOPIC CURRENTLY IMPACTING AGRICULTURE. THE TOPICS CAN RANGE FROM TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES TO SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS CURRENTLY FACING THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY. OUR GOAL IS TO CONTINUE TO HELP SERVICE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN FLORIDA.


OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTRE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO MAJOR IN AN AGRICULTURE RELATED PROGRAM WITH SCHOLARSHIPS.


FARM CITY WEEK IS A CELEBRATED THE WEEK BEFORE THANKSGIVING. DURING THE VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FARMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IS SPOTLIGHTED. FRESH FROM FLORIDA AND LOCALLY GROWN FOODS ARE A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE EVENTS WHERE CONSUMERS GET TO INTERACT WITH FARMERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jacob Larson
Director
$0
Michael Bandi
President
$0
Ben Butler
Vice President
$0
Morgan Lott
Treasurer
$0
David E Hazellief
Secretary
$0
William Butler
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $14,230
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,230
Total Program Service Revenue$68,005
Investment income $312
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $25,215
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $177,660
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,585
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $43
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $389,959

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Okeechobee County Farm Bureau has recieved totaling $7,647.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Gainesville, FL

PURPOSE: COUNTY GRANT

$7,647
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