CARTER COUNTY FARM BUREAU

EIN: 620696819

ELIZABETHTON, TN

Total Revenue
$350,212
Total Expenses
$337,483
Total Assets
$856,796
Net Assets
$856,577
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1936
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
MR MICHAEL NIDIFFER
Phone
4235432288
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CARTER COUNTY FARM BUREAU, founded in 1936, is a small nonprofit that reported $350K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $337K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

GENERAL FARM ORGANIZATION TO REPRESENT, PROMOTE, & PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF AGIRUCULUTRE BUSINESS AND RURAL PEOPLE IN TENNESSEE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT & PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY THE CARTER 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 CARTER CO FARM BUREAU THROUGH ITS STRUCTURE OF VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUPPORTS PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS AT THE LOCAL STATE AND 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 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 CARTER 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 CARTER 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 & EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS EACH MONTH. THEY PARTICIPATE IN OTHER LOCAL ACRICULTURAL 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 AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES.

Program 3

YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THE CARTER COUNTY FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS YOUTH AG ORGANIZATIONS BOTH FINANCIALLY & WITH VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIMARY SPONSOR OF THE CARTER COUNTY 4-H...

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THE CARTER COUNTY FARM BUREAU SUPPORTS YOUTH AG ORGANIZATIONS BOTH FINANCIALLY & WITH VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIMARY SPONSOR OF THE CARTER COUNTY 4-H ORGANIZATION. BOARD MEMBERS ASSIST WITH A YOUTH AG RETREAT WHERE STUDENTS FROM SEVERAL SCHOOLS GO TO A DIRECTORS FARM AND SEE HOW FARM ANIMALS ARE TAKEN CARE OF AND HOW CROPS ARE GROWN, TAKEN CARE OF, AND HARVESTED. THE CARTER COUNTY FARM BUREAU ALSO GIVES SCHLORSHIPS ANNUALLY TO AG STUDENTS IN THE COUNTY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $283,766
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $19,125
Other Revenue $47,321
TOTAL REVENUE $350,212

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $334,755
TOTAL EXPENSES $337,483

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $350,212 $332,313 +0.1%
Expenses $337,483 $330,421 +0.0%
Net Income $12,729 $1,892 +5.7%
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
14
Independent Members
14
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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL NIDIFFER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WILLIAMS VICE PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY BUCKLES SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GEREEL CABLE TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE CAMPBELL JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAYNA CARR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY J CLARK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN ELLIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM HART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONNIE HAZELWOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE D HUGHES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA LOYD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE NIDIFFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS NORRIS 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 $350,212 $337,483 $856,796 $12,729
2024 $332,313 $330,421 $844,067 $1,892
2023 $314,746 $305,659 $842,175 $9,087
2022 $305,585 $295,790 $833,088 $9,795
2021 $300,066 $268,089 $823,293 $31,977
2020 $304,128 $281,881 $791,316 $22,247
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