Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
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What it says it does
Relationship of Activities to Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes 1b) Annual dues are paid by each member to the organization allowing them participation in the many services provided by the organization as well as affiliation with the state and national Farm Bureau organizations. 2a) Agency Manager administrates the insurance services of our organization. He pays an occupancy fee to the organization for the portion of our office dedicated to his operations. 2b) County Comp (SFB) is a membership incentive from Southern Farm Bureau Life paid to the organization based upon member purchases of the insurance product(s). 10a). Bushels For Books is a program which purchases agricultural themed books for placement in local schools and libraries.
- Income
- $46,365
- Spending
- $57,223
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 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 (1)
- PART III Union County Farm Bureau engaged in the following activities with the intention of promoting agriculture: (number of participants in parentheses) * Provide members an opportunity to attend Farm Bureau State & National Annual Meetings to share ideas, participate in meetings and discussions, visit with farmers, politicians and those interested in success of the agricultural industry (30). * Provide a forum for young people to demonstrate their talents and abilities on a local, state and national level (15) * Provide members an opportunity to receive scholarship money to assist them with the costs of higher education (12) * Provide members an opportunity to meet with local, state and federal elected officials to discuss agricultural issues (95) * Sponsor a safety field day for fifth grade students in all schools in Union County (200) * Food Check-Out Day Proclamation; donation of food to Audubon Area Services. * Donation of $200 for Relay for Life luminaries. * Provide local newspapers, radio and television stations with information on events and issues relating to agriculture and activities and programs provided or sponsored by Union County Farm Bureau. Information also on Union County Farm Bureau Website. * We are providing all of our county schools and libraries with agricultural books. (25) Provide local teachers with summer training (6)
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 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 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 October 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 March 1964.
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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