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Florida Farm Bureau Federation Inc

EIN 59-0711690 · Marianna, FL

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What it says it does

Advocate and promote agriculture education to citizens and youth of Jackson County Florida.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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)

We promote the betterment of agriculture through hands on experience for our youth at the Panhandle Youth Expo and Feed Cattle show. Students are taught discipline, patience, and how to care for livestock while they prepare them for exhibits. These youth fairs emphasize the correct humane handling of livestock and teach the business value of agriculture.
Jackson County Farm Bureau spoke on behalf of a coalition of producers, agricultural associations and local families to the Board of County Commissioners the the importance of agriculture in Jackson County and its impact on the community. Agriculture is the backbone of the countys economy and culture, with 80% of the county's acreage in production. It is a vital sector that supplies food, protects natural resources and sustains a way of life. By educating our local county commissioners we are able to work towards the betterment of those engaged in agriculture and protect agricultural lands.
Farm City Week is a time to raise awareness of the public about the importance of agriculture in our community. We used this event to increase understanding, cooperation and relationships between rural and urban residents. We recognized outstanding citizens who promote the betterment of agriculture by recognizing The Farm Family of the Year. Families who practice best management practices to preserve our environment for the next generation is recognized.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 July 1966.
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 October 21, 2026.

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