RHEA COUNTY FARM BUREAU

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1929

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EDSEL FREELS

Phone

4237759171

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RHEA COUNTY FARM BUREAU, founded in 1929, is a small nonprofit that reported $206K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Net assets of $711K represent 41 months of operating reserves.

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 RHEA 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 RHEA 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 THE RHEA COUNTY FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS YOUTH AG ORGANIZATIONS BOTH FINANCIALLY AND WITH VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIMARY SPONSOR FO THE RHEA COUNTY 4H...

YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THE RHEA COUNTY FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS YOUTH AG ORGANIZATIONS BOTH FINANCIALLY AND WITH VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIMARY SPONSOR FO THE RHEA COUNTY 4H ORGANIZATION. BOARD MEMBERS ASSIST WITH LOCAL CLUB MEETINGA AND SERVE AS JUDGES FOR CONTESTS. THE RHEA COUNTY FARM BUREAU DONATES MONED FOR AWARDS AND NEEDED SUPPLIES.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $182,919

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,827

Other Revenue $21,184

TOTAL REVENUE $205,930

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $212,440

TOTAL EXPENSES $214,173

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$205,930	$208,289	0.0%
Expenses	$214,173	$200,715	+0.1%
Net Income	$-8,243	$7,574	-2.1%

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

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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
EDSEL FREELS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT JOHNSON	VICE PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT AIKMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY ALLISON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOMMYE ALLISON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLINTON BEATY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MITCHELL COOK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID FREELS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HOUSLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES TODD JACKSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROY LAYMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD MASSENGALE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN MASSENGALE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA SHAVER	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	$205,930	$214,173	$710,815	$-8,243
2024	$208,289	$200,715	$719,058	$7,574
2023	$205,888	$196,001	$729,201	$9,887
2022	$204,803	$193,657	$733,379	$11,146
2021	$204,838	$184,802	$735,783	$20,036
2020	$200,500	$180,569	$729,734	$19,931