California Farm Bureau Federation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 10/2023, California Farm Bureau Federation employed 80 individuals. This organization is an itermediate organization (such as a geographic headquarters) for a national or regional group of organizations. California Farm Bureau Federation is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2023, California Farm Bureau Federation generated $12.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.3m during the year ending 10/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND DEVELOP WORK PROGRAMS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CALIFORNIA FARMERS AND RANCHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE MEMBERS OF FARM BUREAU. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE: MEMBERSHIP RETENTION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, YOUNG FARMERS AND RANCHERS, GROWING FARM BUREAU, CITIZENSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, SAFETY, AND RURAL HEALTH COMMITTEES.
MONITORING CURRENT STATE, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ISSUES IMPACTING CALIFORNIA PRODUCERS. REPORTING ON ISSUES THROUGH THE ISSUE ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS AND THE MEMBERSHIP. ANALYZING COMMODITY RELATED STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND THEN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CFBF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. INCLUDES WORK ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING TAXES, EDUCATION, WATER, LAND USE, ENERGY, LABOR, PESTICIDES, TRANSPORTATION, COMMODITIES, AND AIR QUALITY AMONG OTHER ISSUES.
COMMUNICATIONS: THE FARM BUREAU COMMUNICATIONS/NEWS SERVICES PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH RADIO, TELEVISION, NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINE, AND WEBSITE. THE PURPOSE IS TO PRESENT AGRICULTURE'S VIEWPOINT TO THE MEDIA WHEN IT IS NEEDED. THE WEEKLY PUBLICATION, AG ALERT, EMPHASIZES THE ANALYSIS OF LEGISLATION, CAPITOL EVENTS AND MARKET NEWS.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMMERCIAL, HOME, AUTO, LIFE, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE SERVICES AS WELL AS FINANCIAL, RETIREMENT PLANNING, AND RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES TO OUR FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ronnie Leimgruber Director | Trustee | 2 | $2,725 |
Scott Hudson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Miner Director | Trustee | 2 | $2,325 |
Kevin Merrill Director | Trustee | 2 | $1,600 |
Brian Medeiros Director | Trustee | 2 | $950 |
Joey Airoso Director | Trustee | 2 | $1,475 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Wesco Graphics Inc Printing And Lithography | 10/30/23 | $252,750 |
Hyatt Regency Orange County Event Venue And Catering | 10/30/23 | $306,849 |
Blue River Interactive Group Inc Project And Management Consulting | 10/30/23 | $165,065 |
Production Strategies Inc Event Audio And Visual | 10/30/23 | $115,582 |
Erin Diane Field Huston Federal Policy Consultant | 10/30/23 | $105,041 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $47,294 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $47,294 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,979,598 |
Investment income | $1,277,352 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $4,008,185 |
Net Rental Income | $497,118 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,250,768 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,918,785 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $51,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,072,834 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,643,326 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $348,060 |
Other employee benefits | $587,603 |
Payroll taxes | $479,410 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $194,152 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $120,946 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,158 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,394 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $143,197 |
Fees for services: Other | $436,620 |
Advertising and promotion | $158,047 |
Office expenses | $2,406,356 |
Information technology | $351,361 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $743,080 |
Travel | $659,533 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,021,174 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $735,145 |
Insurance | $222,586 |
All other expenses | $126,732 |
Total functional expenses | $16,294,805 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $798,705 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $427,531 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $447,290 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $338,371 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,679,444 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $44,245,729 |
Investments—other securities | $8,193,946 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $352,256 |
Total assets | $73,483,272 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,632,084 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,707,315 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $354,047 |
Total liabilities | $3,693,446 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,789,826 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $73,483,272 |
Over the last fiscal year, California Farm Bureau Federation has awarded $600,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CALIFORNIA BOUNTIFUL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,500 |