SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1948

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BJ BURNS

Phone

6507264485

Tax Period

2024-11-01 to 2025-10-31

SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU, founded in 1948, is a small nonprofit that reported $203K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $454K represent 27 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FARM BUREAU OF SAN MATEO COUNTY IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND PROTECT AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY AS A BUSINESS AND A WAY OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $187,647 Revenue: $42,508

SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU MONITORS LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ISSUES THAT MAY IMPACT THEIR MEMBER'S ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO PRODUCE FOOD AND FIBER. FARM BUREAU KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ON IMPORTANT...

SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU MONITORS LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ISSUES THAT MAY IMPACT THEIR MEMBER'S ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO PRODUCE FOOD AND FIBER. FARM BUREAU KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ON IMPORTANT ISSUES INCLUDING THE GENERAL PLAN, COASTAL COMMISSION, WATER ISSUES, AND AIR AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. SMCFB SUPPORTS LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING 4H AND FFA. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT AGRICULTURE FOR BOTH ON AND OFF FARM STUDENTS. THE SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS WHO PLAN ON MAJORING IN AN AG-RELATED FIELD IN COLLEGE. SMCFB SELECTED 1 LOCAL STUDENT TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AND SUPPORTED THE HEAL GARDEN PROJECT. THE FARM BUREAU IS ONE OF TWO ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO PROMOTE THE "AS FRESH AS IT GETS" PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM BRINGS GROWERS AND RESTAURANTS, GROCERY STORES, ETC TOGETHER TO PROMOTE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCTS. SMCFB IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN WORKING WITH MEMBERS IN MANAGING AND CONTROLLING WATERSHED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING STREAM MONITORING OTHER PROJECTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT. OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES THIS YEAR WERE FARMWORKER HOUSING, RANGELAND LEASES FROM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, AND OTHER LAND USE MATTERS. SMCFB RECEIVED 2 COUNTY ACTIVITIES OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU.

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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 $4,280

Program Service Revenue $42,508

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $155,869

TOTAL REVENUE $202,657

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,800

Salaries & Benefits $62,937

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $187,647

Other Expenses $137,759

TOTAL EXPENSES $202,496

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$202,657	$177,034	+0.1%
Expenses	$202,496	$207,678	0.0%
Net Income	$161	$-30,644	-1.0%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

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
BJ BURNS	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LOUIE FIGONE	1ST VICE PRE	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RON BONGARD	2ND VICE PRE	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RON STURGEON	SECRETARY/TR	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PETER MARCHI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES OKU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIDGET JETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB MARSH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AARON BAIRD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRYSTAL CHAIX	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	$202,657	$202,496	$453,618	$161
2024	$177,034	$207,678	$460,494	$-30,644
2023	$158,924	$156,005	$469,985	$2,919
2022	$166,695	$136,835	$464,319	$29,860
2021	$168,822	$132,624	$443,929	$36,198
2020	$169,787	$121,293	$398,261	$48,494
2019	$155,227	$151,952	$348,767	$3,275
2018	$155,496	$120,025	$345,492	$35,471