Big Sun Cattlemens Associations Inc
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What it says it does
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE THE BEEF CATTLE INDUSTRY IN MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA THROUGH MEETINGS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN THE BEEF CHECKOFF PROGRAM, BEEF SAFTEY AND BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS, GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF BEEF CATTLE AND VARIOUS YOUTH ACTIVITIES AS THEY PERTAIN TO BEEF CATTLE. THE MAIN SERVICE PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ANNUAL BULL SALE HELD OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR, WHICH PROVIDES A "MARKET" FOR THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY TO BUY AND SELL BULLS FOR PRODUCTION OF THEIR CALF CROP. THE SALE HAS BEEN AN ONGING EVENT FOR OVER 60 YEARS AND REACHES MANY PRODUCERS WITHIN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH THE STATE AND NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATIONS TO FURTHER THE PROMOTION OF THE BEEF INDUSTRY. (NOTE- EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2014-THE ANNUAL BULL SALE MOVED TO OCTOBER).
- Income
- $253,604
- Spending
- $244,762
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $234,997 spent. ANNUAL BULL SALE HELD OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR IN OCALA, FLORIDA. THE VENUE PROVIDES A MARKET FOR BULLS IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES TO BE BOUGHT AND SOLD. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR OVER 50 YEARS. (NOTE-EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2014, THE ANNUAL SALE MOVED TO OCTOBER.)
- ANNUAL BULL SALE HELD OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR IN OCALA, FLORIDA. THE VENUE PROVIDES A MARKET FOR BULLS IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES TO BE BOUGHT AND SOLD. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR OVER 60 YEARS. (NOTE-THE SALE MOVED TO OCTOBER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2014).
- ANNUAL BULL SALE HELD OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR IN OCALA, FLORIDA. THE VENUE PROVIDES A MARKET FOR BULLS IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES TO BE BOUGHT AND SOLD. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR OVER 60 YEARS. (NOTE-THE SALE MOVED TO OCTOBER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2014).
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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