Western Palm Bch County Farm Bureau

Organization Overview

Western Palm Bch County Farm Bureau is located in Belle Glade, 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, Western Palm Bch County Farm Bureau employed 3 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Western Palm Bch 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, Western Palm Bch County Farm Bureau generated $235.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $205.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.6% 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

TO PROMOTE, PROTECT AND REPRESENT THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND BUSINESS INTERESTS OF THE FARMERS OF THE COUNTY AND TO ENHANCE THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU SPONSORS A SWEET CORN FIESTA. IT IS A CELEBRATION OF THE GROWING SEASON AND A TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN. IT HELPS US PROMOTE OUR LARGEST SINGLE PRODUCT, SWEET CORN. YOUTH ARE EDUCATED ON THE IMPORTANCE THAT OUR COUNTY AND STATE AGRICULTURE HAS ON OUR COMMUNITY.


AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU CONDUCTS TOURS FOR STUDENTS. THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR SERVES ALMOST THREE QUARTERS OF A MILLION PATRONS EACH YEAR. WE SHOWCASE AGRICULTURE WITH EDUCATIONAL HANDS ON DISPLAYS AND EXHIBITS. FRESH PRODUCE IS SOLD AT THE FARMER'S MARKET AND A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS ARE USED FOR OUR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.


PALM BEACH COUNTY IS SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS THE WINTER VEGETABLE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES. COMMODITIES GROWN IN THE COUNTY INCLUDE SUGAR CANE, SWEET CORN, BELL PEPPERS, CUCUMBERS, EGGPLANT, CHINESE VEGETABLES. WE USE FARM TOURS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THE DIVERSE AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT; ECONOMIC IMPACT AGRICULTURE HAS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND ALLOWS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONNECT WITH LOCAL FARMERS. WE TRY TO EDUCATE ATTENDEES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AND DISPEL ANY MISNOMERS ABOUT FARMING OPERATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jonathan Allen
Director
$0
John Mckinstry
2nd VP
$0
Keith Wedgworth
President
$0
Ann Holt
1st Vice President
$0
Stewart Stein
Secretary
$0
Wesley Ledesma
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
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$0
Total Program Service Revenue$58,236
Investment income $20
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $17,183
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $76,917
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$1,208
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $235,029

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western Palm Bch County Farm Bureau has recieved totaling $6,264.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Gainesville, FL

PURPOSE: COUNTY GRANT

$6,264
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