Sullivan Farm Bureau
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What it says it does
ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE, AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE INCLUDING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND POLITICAL WELL BEING OF FARM PEOPLE.
- Income
- $661,393
- Spending
- $591,376
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 85
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (3)
- PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT & PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY THE SULLIVAN CO FARM BUREAU THROUGH ITS STRUCTURE OF VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUPPORTS PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, & NATIONAL LEVEL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH BOTH LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY MONITORING COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS & PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS ABOUT FARMING & RURAL LIFE AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE SPONSORSHIP OF MEET THE CANDIDATE ACTIVITIES AND YEARLY POLICY MEETINGS WITH THEIR LEGISLATORS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT AG POLICY & HOW THE INDUSTRY IS IMPACTED BY LAWMAKERS.
- AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES THE SULLIVAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU STRUCTURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER LEADERS TO KEEP ABREAST OF ISSUES THAT AFFECT AGRICULTURE. LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS ATTEND ORGANIZATIONAL & EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS EACH MONTH. THEY PARTICIPATE IN OTHER LOCAL AGRICULTURAL CIVIC & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. LEADERS ATTEND DISTRICT, STATE, & NATIONAL CONFERENCES TO NETWORK WITH FARMERS & OTHER AGRICULTURALISTS TO LEARN ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES FACING AGRICULTURE. A HIGHLY DEVELOPED COMMITTEE STRUCTURE PROVIDES LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS THROUGH MEEETINGS REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS AND AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
- YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES THE SULLIVAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS YOUTH AG ORGANIZATIONS BOTH FINANCIALLY AND WITH VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIMARY SPONSOR TO YOUTH AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTY SUCH AS THE FFA AND IS ALSO A LARGE SPONSOR OF THE 4H STEER SHOW. THE COUNTY ALSO HOLDS A COUNTY FARM DAY WHERE AROUND 400 2ND GRADE STUDENTS ATTEND AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE AND WHERE THEIR FOOD AND FIBER COMES FROM AND HOW MUCH OF A ROLE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS ENHANCE THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 October 1944.
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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