Fort Bend County Farm Bureau

Organization Overview

Fort Bend County Farm Bureau is located in Rosenberg, TX. The organization was established in 1952. 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 12/2021, Fort Bend County Farm Bureau employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Bend 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, Fort Bend County Farm Bureau generated $932.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $877.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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

TO BETTER THE CONDITIONS AND EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND PROMOTE A WHOLESOME AND DESIRABLE RURAL LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION,AND OTHER SUCH PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW/FAIR CONTRIBUTED TO LOCAL YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW/FAIR. PURPOSES OF THE SHOW ARE TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBILITY, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND INTEREST IN RAISING FARM ANIMALS FOR AREA YOUTH. THE COUNTY FARM BUREAU VOLUNTEERS AS WELL, AND THE LOCAL 4-H CLUBS AND FFA CHAPTERS PARTICIPATE IN THIS IMPORTANT EVENT.


ANNUAL MEETING HELD AN ANNUAL MEETING IN WHICH ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED. PURPOSE WAS TO DISCUSS RELATIVE LOCAL, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ISSUES, THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE EDUCATION, THE BUSINESS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND CURRENT LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS THEY RELATE TO AGRICULTURE. MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY FARM BUREAU, COUNTY FARM BUREAU STAFF, COUNTY FARM BUREAU VOLUNTARY LEADERS, TEXAS FARM BUREAU STAFF AND INVITED GUESTS PARTICIPATED.


STATE MEETING VOLUNTEER DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ATTENDED MEETINGS SPONSORED BY TEXAS FARM BUREAU, INCLUDING ITS ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION. AT THESE MEETINGS, VARIOUS AGRICULTURAL ISSUES ARE DISCUSSED WITH SIMILAR LOCAL VOLUNTEERS FROM OTHER COUNTY FARM BUREAUS ACROSS THE STATE. AT THE TEXAS FARM BUREAU ANNUAL CONVENTION, LOCAL COUNTY FARM BUREAU LEADERS FROM ALL OVER TEXAS VOTED ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUES THAT THESE VOLUNTEERS WOULD LIKE TEXAS FARM BUREAU AND THE VOLUNTEERS TO PURSUE ON A STATEWIDE LEVEL IN THE UPCOMING YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Cotterell
President
$0
Jeffery Schumann
Vice President
$0
Clarence Thielemann
Treasurer
$0
Nicholas Wleczyk
Secretary
$0
Harvey Ludwig
Director
$0
Neil Yelderman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$411,125
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$411,125
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,280
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $39,334
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 $932,063

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Fort Bend County Farm Bureau has awarded $32,981 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FT BEND COUNTY FAIR

Org PageRecipient Profile

Rosenberg, TX

PURPOSE: Assist Youth

$22,901

NEEDVILLE YOUTH FAIR

PURPOSE: Assist Youth

$10,080
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