Riverside County Farm Bureau
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What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS BY FURTHERING THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO UNITE THE FARMERS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT COMMON INTERESTS
- Income
- $5.3 million
- Spending
- $360,254
- Employees
- 2
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending October 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 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 (3)
- Annual membership dues in which the RCFB works with elected officials, government agencies, educators, the public and the media. A membership in the Farm Bureau reaches well beyond the boundaries of the county. At the state level the California Farm Bureau Federation represents the interest of Farm Bureau members, while the American Farm Bureau Federation covers the national scene.
- Riverside County Farm Bureau along with the California and American Farm Bureau Federations, provide information to members about issues and events that affect their livelihood and to the public about this vital industry. Publications, events and meeting to keep members informed including California Farm Bureau Federation's acclaimed "Ag Alert" weekly newspaper for farmers and ranchers, the monthly "California Country" for nonfarm members and "Riverside County Agriculture" for Riverside County Members
- Riverside County Farm Bureau, along with the California and American Farm Bureau Federations, provides frost service information to members to help farmers prepare for damaging weather.
Source: Form 990 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 January 1959.
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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