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Montgomery County Farm Bureau

EIN 37-0664118 · Hillsboro, IL

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What it says it does

TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

MEETINGS FOR OUR MEMBERSHIP TO HELP KEEP THEM INFORMED ABOUT IMPORTANT TOPICS DEALING WITH FARMING WHETHER ON THE SUBJECT OF TAXES, ESTATE PLANNING, DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES OR DIRECTORS MEETINGS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
AG IN THE CLASSROOM- TO HELP GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE LEARN WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM AND THAT IT IS PRODUCED IN A SAFE MANNER. WE HELP FFA STUDENTS ATTEND THEIR STATE AND NATIONAL CONVENTIONS, WE GIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS GOING TO COLLEGE THAT ARE STUDYING IN AN AG RELATED FIELD.
RADIO AND NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS HELPING MEMBERSHIP TO BE MORE PROFITABLE IN THEIR BUSINESS. HELP MEMBERS TO BECOME MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT NEW FARMING PRACTICES AND NEW REGULATIONS FROM THE EPA OR IF THEIR FARMS ARE GOING TO BE IMPACTED BY OUTSIDE INFLUENCES SUCH AS POWER COMPANIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 August 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 May 1936.
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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