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Florida Farm Bureau Federation Inc

EIN 59-1028609 · Sebring, FL

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What it says it does

To identify and solve member issues while promoting moral, economic, educational and social values. Acting as the 'voice of agriculture.'

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)

Highlands County Farm Bureau held its annual Speech Contest. Students were asked to research the topic and present their speech in front of industry professionals. These programs help students make connections between their daily life and agriculture.
Highlands County Farm Bureau participated in the AgVenture program. This 3 day event brings students from the local communities to gain an understanding and appreciation for agriculture through hands-on experiences. Students rotate through 14 stations where they learn about botany, water conservation,and forestry, just to name a few topics. Students learn about how food goes from the farm to their table.
Highlands County Farm Bureau supports FFA and 4H students at the fair. We buy fair animals, have the meat processed and distributed to local food distribution sites. We partnered with the United Way in Highlands County and Florida Blue to purchase animals and distributed a total of nearly 10,000 lbs. of pork and beef at the food distribution sites. This program helps the fair exhibitors and those who are struggling to have enough food. This program highlights the importance of agriculture and works toward the betterment of those engaged in our industry.

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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