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Florida Farm Bureau Federation Inc

EIN 59-0798884 · Sarasota, FL

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What it says it does

Promoting agriculture, obtaining favorable regulations and increasing net farming income.

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)

The Sarasota County Farm Bureau sponsors several youth programs during the year. We sponsor add-ons at the Sarasota County Agricultural Fair. We donate to the livestock exhibitors at the Sarasota County Agricultural Fair in support of FFA and 4-H members. Members volunteered at a local schools and spoke to children about the different animals on their farms. They spoke about where the food we eat that comes from. These various events allow us to continue to work toward the betterment of those engaged in agriculture by teaching the next generation of agriculturalist the importance and impact we make in our communities.
Sarasota County Farm Bureau had members participate in Farm Bureau Legislative Days. Members are given the opportunity to meet directly with state lawmakers and their staff, and educate the public on the important role agricultural producers play in our economy and our efforts to keep food safe, abundant and affordable for all consumers.
Sarasota County Farm Bureau supported a local school's new Ag In The Classroom Program. The school intends to modify a native species pollinator garden, develop a space for bees and build a food forest for their students. The goal is create a garden that can supply the nutrition and culinary classes with the products needed for the class and provide additional food for their lunch program. Students will have the opportunity to learn where their food comes from through hands on experiences.

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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