BEDFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU

EIN: 620506048

SHELBYVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$228,578
Total Expenses
$224,301
Total Assets
$225,639
Net Assets
$225,639
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1940
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
MATTHEW LEDBETTER
Phone
9316843161
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BEDFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU, founded in 1940, is a small nonprofit that reported $229K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

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 BEDFORD CO FARM BUREAU THROUGH ITS STRUCTURE OF VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUPPORTS PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS AT THE LOCAL, STATE...

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PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT & PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY THE BEDFORD 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 BEDFORD 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 BEDFORD 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

YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BEDFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU IS A PRIMARY SPONSOR OF LOCAL 4-H AND FFA ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTY. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE THE LIFELINE TO FUTURE AGURICULTURE LEADERS IN...

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BEDFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU IS A PRIMARY SPONSOR OF LOCAL 4-H AND FFA ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTY. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE THE LIFELINE TO FUTURE AGURICULTURE LEADERS IN THE COUNTY. BEDFORD COUNTY FARM BUREAU ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLORSHIPS TO STUDENTS GOING INTO THE AGRICULTURE FIELD.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $208,760
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $82
Other Revenue $19,736
TOTAL REVENUE $228,578

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $222,307
TOTAL EXPENSES $224,301

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $228,578 $223,288 +0.0%
Expenses $224,301 $218,732 +0.0%
Net Income $4,277 $4,556 -0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
40

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
MATTHEW LEDBETTER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SAM DAVIS VICE PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE PARKER TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JUDY HORNADAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA BOYCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON CRAFTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE CRAFTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT FOX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN GRIFFIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY HASTY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDA HEAD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW HILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNIE HOUSTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LEDBETTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM NEELEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOMMY REEVES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SANDUSKY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDELL SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA YOCKEY 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $228,578 $224,301 $225,639 $4,277
2022 $223,288 $218,732 $221,362 $4,556
2021 $224,814 $206,587 $216,806 $18,227
2020 $220,713 $202,816 $198,579 $17,897
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