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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0847437

WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Tax-exempt · BOONE, NC 28607

Financials

$111K$146K2023$126K$146K2024$135K$145K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$134,820$145,198-$10,378$2,058,822$1,198,261$860,561
December 31, 2024990$125,531$145,960-$20,429$2,109,924$1,238,985$870,939
December 31, 2023990$110,958$146,467-$35,509$2,169,451$1,278,083$891,368
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$158,700
Membership dues
$154,200
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
-$23,880
Other revenue
-$23,880

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,499
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,600
Occupancy
$9,530

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,109,924
Total assets, end of year
$2,058,822
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,198,261
Net assets, end of year
$860,561
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,960,002
Net assets without donor restrictions
$860,561
Gross unrelated business income
-$23,880
Gross receipts
$291,711
Employees
0
Volunteers
221
Year formed
1953
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 BRYANPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JANE LEE RANKINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JAMES DENNY NORRISMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOEY CLAWSONMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHNNY MORETZMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BRENDA FARTHINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
ALEXANDRA BROWNMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ALVIN BLAKE BROWNMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ROBERT SHIPLEY JRMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES DENNY NORRISMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOEY CLAWSONMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
HELEN MORETZMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ALEXANDRA BROWNMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JAMES BRYANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
BRENDA FARTHINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
ROBERT SHIPLEY JRMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOHNNY MORETZMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JANE LEE RANKINV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
ALVIN BLAKE BROWNMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES BRYANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
LEE RANKINV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
DENNY NORRISMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.3$0
JOEY CLAWSONMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.3$0
HELEN MORETZMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.3$0
BRENDA FARTHINGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
HOWELL COOKMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.3$0
JOHNNY MORETZMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.3$0
ALEXANDRA BROWNMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.3$0
ALVIN BLAKE BROWNMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.3$0
ROBERT SHIPLEY JRMEMBER-BOD
Trustee or director
0.3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3200, BOONE, NC 28607-0760
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JANE LEE RANKIN, 400 APPLE HILL ROAD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604
Signed the 990
JANE LEE RANKIN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(828) 264-5512
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
56-0847437
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)
$2,058,822
Income (IRS master file)
$291,711

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$134,820$145,198$2,058,822XML
990December 2024$125,531$145,960$2,109,924IRS
990December 2023$110,958$146,467$2,169,451XML
990December 2022$130,924$146,700$2,242,750IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 56-0847437).

Questions about WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU

What is the EIN of WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU is 56-0847437.
Is WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1964.
Are donations to WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does WATAUGA 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 WATAUGA 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 WATAUGA 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 WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JANE LEE RANKIN.
Who are the officers and directors of WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WATAUGA COUNTY FARM BUREAU have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $134,820, expenses of $145,198 and total assets of $2,058,822 at year end.

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