RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1921

Legal Domicile

Phone

6158931213

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU, founded in 1921, is a small nonprofit that reported $859K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE, & PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE INCLUDING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, & POLITICAL WELL BEING OF FARM PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT & PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY THE RUTHERFORD CO FARM BUREAU THROUGH ITS STRUCTURE OF VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUPPORTS PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS AT THE LOCAL...

PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT & PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY THE RUTHERFORD 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 & PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE SPONSORSHIP OF MEET THE CANDIDATE ACTIVITIES & YEARLY POLICY MEETINGS WITH THEIR LEGISLATORS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT AG POLICY & HOW THE INDUSTRY IS IMPACTED BY LAWMAKERS.

Program 2

AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU STRUCTURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER LEADERS TO KEEP ABREAST OF ISSUES THAT AFFECT...

AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES THE RUTHERFORD 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 MEETINGS, REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS, AND AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

Program 3

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU SPONSORS & ORGANIZES A COUNTYWIDE FARM DAY FOR 100 OR MORE 3RD GRADE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, & PARENTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS. MORE THAN A DOZEN INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS TEACH ABOUT FOOD & FIBER & AGIRCULTURES IMPORTANCE IN EVERYONES LIVES. ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PARTICIPATION WITH A RURAL K-12 SCHOOL EDUCATES TEACHERS IN ALL GRADE LEVELS ON HOW TO USE AGRICULTURE-BASED LESSONS TO TEACH BASIC SKILLS TO STUDENTS. RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS LEAD THE STATE IN PRIVATE DONATIONS TO THE STATEWIDE AGRICULTURE-IN-THE-CLASSROOM FOUNDATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $776,510

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $16,532

Other Revenue $65,954

TOTAL REVENUE $858,996

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $833,233

TOTAL EXPENSES $840,797

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$858,996	$844,150	+0.0%
Expenses	$840,797	$859,366	0.0%
Net Income	$18,199	$-15,216	-2.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HASSEL SMITH	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KEITH ELROD	VICE PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS CARTER WOODRUFF	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CINDY AYERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN L BATEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TEB BATEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELINDA BLACK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY W BRACY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EARNEST BROWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VERONICA BUCHANAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT CANTERBURY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN DAVIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN FERGUSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EYVONNE HAYNES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS HILLIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES HORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLEN HUTCHINSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILL HUTCHINSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD L JERNIGAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD L JORDAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES JASON LADD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID A LEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG LYNCH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL MCBROOM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WYATT MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MITCHELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNALIESE OWEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLOTTE Y PEAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILYN SPENCE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TED THOMAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACOB TIPTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA VAUGHT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL VAUGHT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NOAH WEAVER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCILLE WHITWORTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARVIN L WHITWORTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$858,996	$840,797	$824,187	$18,199
2023	$844,150	$859,366	$805,988	$-15,216
2022	$802,066	$800,353	$821,204	$1,713
2021	$805,370	$788,446	$819,491	$16,924
2020	$784,639	$747,437	$802,567	$37,202