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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0261888

BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC

Tax-exempt · OCALA, FL 34478

Financials

$264K$255K2023$254K$245K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$253,604$244,762$8,842$110,682$0$110,682
September 30, 2024990$263,802$254,583$9,219$101,840$0$101,840
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$251,850
Investment income
$1,754
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$495
Depreciation
$601
Program services (functional)
$234,997
Management and general (functional)
$9,765

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$101,840
Total assets, end of year
$110,682
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$110,682
Land, buildings and equipment
$23,737
Gross receipts
$253,604
Employees
0
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIN BALDWINTREASURER
Officer
–$0
CAITLIN JUSTESENSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
RAY SMITHERMANPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIN BALDWINTREASURER
Officer
1$0
CAITLIN JUSTESENSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
RAY SMITHERMANPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6696, OCALA, FL 34478-6696
In care of
% HUGH DAILEY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERIN BALDWIN, PO BOX 6696, OCALA, FL 34478
Signed the 990
ERIN BALDWIN, TREASURER
Phone
(352) 572-2258
Return prepared by
TERRI S KANE CPA LLC

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE THE BEEF CATTLE INDUSTRY IN MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA THROUGH MEETINGS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN THE BEEF CHECKOFF PROGRAM, BEEF SAFTEY AND BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS, GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF BEEF CATTLE AND VARIOUS YOUTH ACTIVITIES AS THEY PERTAIN TO BEEF CATTLE. THE MAIN SERVICE PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ANNUAL BULL SALE HELD OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR, WHICH PROVIDES A "MARKET" FOR THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY TO BUY AND SELL BULLS FOR PRODUCTION OF THEIR CALF CROP. THE SALE HAS BEEN AN ONGING EVENT FOR OVER 60 YEARS AND REACHES MANY PRODUCERS WITHIN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH THE STATE AND NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATIONS TO FURTHER THE PROMOTION OF THE BEEF INDUSTRY. (NOTE- EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2014-THE ANNUAL BULL SALE MOVED TO OCTOBER).

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ANNUAL BULL SALE HELD OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR IN OCALA, FLORIDA. THE VENUE PROVIDES A MARKET FOR BULLS IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES TO BE BOUGHT AND SOLD. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR OVER 50 YEARS. (NOTE-EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2014, THE ANNUAL SALE MOVED TO OCTOBER.)
    Expenses $234,997 · revenue $251,850
  • ANNUAL BULL SALE HELD OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR IN OCALA, FLORIDA. THE VENUE PROVIDES A MARKET FOR BULLS IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES TO BE BOUGHT AND SOLD. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR OVER 60 YEARS. (NOTE-THE SALE MOVED TO OCTOBER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2014).

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0261888
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$110,682
Income (IRS master file)
$253,604

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$253,604$244,762$110,682XML
990September 2024$263,802$254,583$101,840XML
990September 2023$258,817$249,970$92,622IRS
990September 2022–––IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0261888).

Questions about BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC

What is the EIN of BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC is 20-0261888.
Is BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 2003.
Are donations to BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ERIN BALDWIN.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIG SUN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATIONS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $253,604, expenses of $244,762 and total assets of $110,682 at year end.

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