Shelby County Farm Bureau

Organization Overview

Shelby County Farm Bureau is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 1984. 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. Shelby 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 12/2022, Shelby County Farm Bureau generated $678.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $645.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 8 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:

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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 SHELBY 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 SHELBY 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 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SCFB SPONSORS A JR HEIFER SHOW FOR 4-H AND FFA STUDENTS AT THE DELTA FAIR HELD AT TEH AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL. STUDENTS TRAIN AND SHOW THEIR HEIFERS FOR PRIZES AND SCHLORSHIP MONEY. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVED AGRICULTURE EXPERIENCE CREDITS WHICH HELPS THEM COMPETE FOR OTHER AWARDS & SCHLORSHIPS. SCFB COSPONSORED A STUDENT ON A TRIP TO VIEW AG IN EUROPE WITH NATIONAL FFA. THE SCFB MADE DONATIONS TO THE TN FOUNDATION FOR AG IN THE CLASSROOM TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE LITERACY IN TN AND SPONSORED SENDING A STUDENT TO THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP FORUM AT HARDING UNIVERSITY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$654,223
Fundraising events$247
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$654,470
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,957
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $21,421
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$216
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $678,632

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