Sumner County Farm Bureau

Organization Overview

Sumner County Farm Bureau is located in Gallatin, TN. The organization was established in 1978. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sumner 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 12/2021, Sumner County Farm Bureau generated $503.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $462.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE, & PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE INCLUDING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, & POLITICAL WELL BEING OF FARM PEOPLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT & PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY THE SUMNER CO FARM BUREAU THROUGH ITS STRUCTURE OF VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUPPORTS PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS AT THE LOCAL, STATE & NATIONAL LEVEL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH BOTH LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY MONITORING COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS & PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS ABOUT FARMING & RURAL LIFE & PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE SPONSORSHIP OF MEET THE CANDIDATE ACTIVITIES & YEARLY POLICY MEETINGS WITH THEIR LEGISLATORS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT AG POLICY & HOW THE INDUSTRY IS IMPACTED BY LAWMAKERS.


AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES THE SUMNER COUNTY FARM BUREAU STRUCTURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER LEADERS TO KEEP ABREAST OF ISSUES THAT AFFECT AGRICULTURE. LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS ATTEND ORGANIZATIONAL & EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS EACH MONTH. THEY PARTICIPATE IN OTHER LOCAL AGRICULTURAL, CIVIC, & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. LEADERS ATTEND DISTRICT, STATE & NATIONAL CONFERENCES TO NETWORK WITH FARMERS & OTHER AGRICULTURALISTS TO LEARN ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES FACING AGRICULTURE. A HIGHLY DEVELOPED COMMITTEE STRUCTURE PROVIDES LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS THROUGH MEETINGS, REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS, AND AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.


YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUMNER COUNTY FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS YOUTH AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATIONS BOTH FINANCIALLY AND WITH VOLUNTEER HOURS ACROSS THE COUNTY. THE SUMNER COUNTY FARM BUREAU IS A PRIMARY SPONSOR OF THE SUMNER COUNTY 4-H AND FFA ORGANIZATIONS. THE SUMNER COUNTY FARM BUREAU ENLISTS THE HELP OF LOCAL FARMERS AND PROVIDES TOURS FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN TO SHOW HOW IMPORTANT AGRICULTURE IS IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES AND WHAT GOES ON ON A DAILY BASIS ON A FARM. SUMNER COUNTY FARM BUREAU IS ALSO A LARGE PROMOTER OF THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM IN THE COUNTY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ricky Kirkpatrick
President
$0
Douglas Baker
Director
$0
Dean Bates
Director
$0
Mark Bennett
Director
$0
Buist Carr
Director
$0
John Crafton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$464,339
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
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$464,339
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $10,230
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $28,002
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $503,071

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