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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0793271

JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Tax-exempt · SYLVA, NC 28779

Financials

$64K$68K2023$599K$72K2024$47K$74K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$47,454$73,896-$26,442$882,092$0$882,092
December 31, 2024990$599,237$72,441$526,796$908,534$0$908,534
December 31, 2023990$64,258$68,088-$3,830$605,394$223,656$381,738
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$58,950
Membership dues
$58,950
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,389
Net rental income
-$12,885
Other revenue
-$12,885

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,900
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,600
Occupancy
$10,220

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$908,534
Total assets, end of year
$882,092
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$882,092
Land, buildings and equipment
$823,525
Net assets without donor restrictions
$882,092
Gross receipts
$151,406
Employees
0
Volunteers
93
Year formed
1963
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICKY BUCHANANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
FRANK WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JAMES HERRENMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHET STEPHENSV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
DAVID NOLANDMEMBER=BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MATTHEW TAYLORMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DANNY LEWISMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHN BROWNMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHARLES FOWLERMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID NOLANDMEMBER=BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JAMES HERRENMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MATTHEW TAYLORMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
FRANK WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
CHET STEPHENSV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
DANNY LEWISMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHARLES FOWLERMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHN BROWNMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
RICKY BUCHANANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICK BUCHANANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
FRANK WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JAMES HERRENMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHET STEPHENSV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JOE WARDMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAVID NOLANMEMBER=BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MATTHEW TAYLORMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
142 E SYLVA SHOPPING CTR, SYLVA, NC 28779-5169
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RICKY BUCHANAN, 107 APPALOOSA ROAD, SYLVA, NC 28779
Signed the 990
RICKY BUCHANAN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(828) 586-8906
Return prepared by
A T ALLEN & COMPANY LLP CPAS

Mission

PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • POLICY DEVELOPMENT- MEMBERS WORKING IN COMMITTEES INVOLVED AT THE COUNTY, DISTRICT AND STATE LEVELS TO IDENTIFY ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE WELL BEING OF AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPING PUBLIC POLICIES ON SUCH ISSUES TO PURSUE THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PROCESS.
  • PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES - TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE TO THE ECONOMY OF THE COUNTY. COORDINATED AND HELPED TO SPONSER EVENTS WITH OTHER AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO RAISE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES WITHIN THE COUNTY AND TO INCREASE FARMER'S PRODUCTION KNOWLEDGE.
  • AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT -PLANNED, CONDUCTED AND SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS INVOLVED IN AGRICULTURE THAT PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD OF STUDY, INSTITUTE FOR FUTURE AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND VARIOUS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-0793271
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$882,092
Income (IRS master file)
$151,406

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$47,454$73,896$882,092XML
990December 2024$599,237$72,441$908,534XML
990December 2023$64,258$68,088$605,394XML
990December 2022$64,627$71,140$620,512IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-0793271).

Questions about JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU

What is the EIN of JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU is 56-0793271.
Is JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1964.
Are donations to JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICKY BUCHANAN.
Who are the officers and directors of JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JACKSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $47,454, expenses of $73,896 and total assets of $882,092 at year end.

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