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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0769138

MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Tax-exempt · HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Financials

$385K$327K2023$394K$333K2024$422K$348K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$422,199$348,307$73,892$1,395,259$0$1,395,259
December 31, 2024990$394,157$333,337$60,820$1,321,367$0$1,321,367
December 31, 2023990$384,605$326,706$57,899$1,260,561$14$1,260,547
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$396,500
Membership dues
$396,500
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$42,609
Net rental income
-$16,910
Other revenue
-$16,910

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,050
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$875
Occupancy
$31,101

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,321,367
Total assets, end of year
$1,395,259
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,395,259
Land, buildings and equipment
$362
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,395,259
Gross receipts
$792,429
Employees
0
Volunteers
251
Year formed
1962
State of legal domicile
NC

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES EDWARD STROUPPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.15$0
CINDY STROUPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
KEITH WESTMORELANDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.15$0
HENRY COOKSECRETARY TR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.15$0
KASEY WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
LINDA KIDDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
JOHN WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
SHELBY WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
CHRISTOPHER WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
KATE WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
DANIEL AUSTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
ASHLEY KIDD MCMILLIANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
CONNOR NEWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
LIZ NEWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELBY WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KEITH WESTMORELANDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
ASHLEY KIDD MCMILLIANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CINDY STROUPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KASEY WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
HENRY COOKSECRETARY TR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
DANIEL AUSTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHN WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JAMES EDWARD STROUPPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
KATE WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
LINDA KIDDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHRISTOPHER WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES EDWARD STROUPPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.33$0
CINDY STROUPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
KEITH WESTMORELANDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.33$0
HENRY COOKSECRETARY TR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.33$0
KASEY WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
LINDA KIDDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
JOHN WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
SHELBY WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
SUZANNE CRAWFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
CHRISTOPHER WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
KATE WESTMORELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
LORETTA DEATONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0
DANIEL AUSTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.33$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15815 BROOKWAY DR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078-3221
In care of
% JEAN KAREN GRIFFEN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JAMES EDWARD STROUP, 11416 TIMBER RIDGE ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Signed the 990
JAMES EDWARD STROUP, PRESIDENT
Phone
(704) 892-2640
Return prepared by
A T ALLEN & COMPANY LLP CPAS

Mission

PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • POLICY DEVELOPMENT- MEMBERS WORKING IN COMMITTEES INVOLVED AT THE COUNTY, DISTRICT AND STATE LEVELS TO IDENTIFY ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE WELL BEING OF AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPING PUBLIC POLICIES ON SUCH ISSUES TO PURSUE THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PROCESS.
  • PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES - TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE TO THE ECONOMY OF THE COUNTY. COORDINATED AND HELPED TO SPONSER EVENTS WITH OTHER AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO RAISE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES WITHIN THE COUNTY AND TO INCREASE FARMER'S PRODUCTION KNOWLEDGE.
  • AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT -PLANNED, CONDUCTED AND SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS INVOLVED IN AGRICULTURE THAT PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD OF STUDY, INSTITUTE FOR FUTURE AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND VARIOUS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-0769138
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,395,259
Income (IRS master file)
$792,429

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$422,199$348,307$1,395,259XML
990December 2024$394,157$333,337$1,321,367XML
990December 2023$384,605$326,706$1,260,561XML
990December 2022$339,855$291,100$1,202,648IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 56-0769138).

Questions about MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU

What is the EIN of MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU is 56-0769138.
Is MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1964.
Are donations to MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU 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 MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES EDWARD STROUP.
Who are the officers and directors of MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MECKLENBURG COUNTY FARM BUREAU have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $422,199, expenses of $348,307 and total assets of $1,395,259 at year end.

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