SULLIVAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU

EIN: 620423289

BLOUNTVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$661,393
Total Expenses
$591,376
Total Assets
$1,462,736
Net Assets
$1,462,736
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1928
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
CHRIS WIDENER
Phone
4232793600
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SULLIVAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU, founded in 1928, is a small nonprofit that reported $661K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $591K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

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...

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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.

Program 2

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...

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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.

Program 3

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...

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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.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $617,364
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $22,908
Other Revenue $21,121
TOTAL REVENUE $661,393

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $585,348
TOTAL EXPENSES $591,376

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $661,393 $662,346 0.0%
Expenses $591,376 $582,142 +0.0%
Net Income $70,017 $80,204 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
85

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
3
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS WIDENER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY ELSEA VICE PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES ARNOLD SECRETARY/TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOE BREWER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON CRUMLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY CRUMLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE P DAHL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT EARHART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HELVEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DWIGHT KING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN KING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORA MALONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER MALONE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KORY MORGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIDNEY RILEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES SCOTT THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY VANOVER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDALL VANOVER 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 $661,393 $591,376 $1,462,736 $70,017
2024 $662,346 $582,142 $1,392,719 $80,204
2023 $644,176 $582,305 $1,312,515 $61,871
2022 $605,855 $570,514 $1,250,644 $35,341
2021 $584,955 $577,354 $1,215,303 $7,601
2020 $596,433 $523,122 $1,207,702 $73,311
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