BOWIE COUNTY FARM BUREAU

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID SEALS

Phone

9036283451

Tax Period

2024-11-01 to 2025-10-31

BOWIE COUNTY FARM BUREAU, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $170K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $147K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

To better the conditions and efficiency of agricultural producers and promote a wholesome and desirable rural life through education, information, and other such programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Annual Meeting Held an annual meeting in which all members are invited. Purpose was to discuss relative local, statewide, and national agricultural issues, the importance of agriculture education...

Annual Meeting Held an annual meeting in which all members are invited. Purpose was to discuss relative local, statewide, and national agricultural issues, the importance of agriculture education, the business of the organization and current legislative issues as they relate to agriculture. Members of the county farm bureau, county farm bureau staff, county farm bureau voluntary leaders, Texas Farm Bureau staff and invited guests participated.

Program 2

State Meetings Volunteer Directors of the County Farm Bureau attended meetings sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau, including its annual state convention. At these meetings, various agricultural issues...

State Meetings Volunteer Directors of the County Farm Bureau attended meetings sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau, including its annual state convention. At these meetings, various agricultural issues are discussed with similar local volunteers from other county farm bureaus across the state. At the Texas Farm Bureau annual convention, local county farm bureau leaders from all over Texas voted on agricultural issues that these volunteers would like Texas Farm Bureau and the volunteers to pursue on a statewide level in the upcoming year.

Program 3

Ag Youth Programs Contributed to local FFA and or/ 4-H organizations. These organizations strive to help youth grow in leadership and responsibility through various programs, many in...

Ag Youth Programs Contributed to local FFA and or/ 4-H organizations. These organizations strive to help youth grow in leadership and responsibility through various programs, many in agriculture-related areas.

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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 $93,279

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,170

Other Revenue $74,601

TOTAL REVENUE $170,050

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,800

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $142,148

TOTAL EXPENSES $146,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$170,050	$274,186	-0.4%
Expenses	$146,948	$217,735	-0.3%
Net Income	$23,102	$56,451	-0.6%

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

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
BRIAN TRIPLETT	PRESIDENT	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIMMY ANDERSON	VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CALEB RAMAGE	SEC TREAS	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN SHELTON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BYRON LUM	DIRECTOR	7.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROY LUMBLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SEALS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KASSIE LOE	DIRECTOR	7.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAYLON TIDWELL	DIRECTOR	6.00	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	$170,050	$146,948	$811,634	$23,102
2024	$274,186	$217,735	$788,532	$56,451
2023	$281,618	$251,058	$776,849	$30,560
2022	$514,793	$437,794	$798,538	$76,999
2021	$496,166	$437,700	$807,478	$58,466
2020	$504,235	$473,145	$867,242	$31,090