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Nonprofit · EIN 56-6062468

WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Tax-exempt · N WILKESBORO, NC 28659

Financials

$247K$249K2023$275K$242K2024$281K$237K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$281,434$236,811$44,623$1,291,975$300,000$991,975
December 31, 2024990$274,852$242,049$32,803$947,352$0$947,352
December 31, 2023990$247,497$249,466-$1,969$914,549$0$914,549
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$219,115
Membership dues
$211,375
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,008
Net rental income
$53,311
Other revenue
$53,311

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$26,636
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$875
Occupancy
$21,496

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$947,352
Total assets, end of year
$1,291,975
Total liabilities, end of year
$300,000
Net assets, end of year
$991,975
Land, buildings and equipment
$402,742
Net assets without donor restrictions
$991,975
Gross unrelated business income
$23,087
Gross receipts
$351,572
Employees
0
Volunteers
471
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
KIRK MATHISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CLAUDE SHEW JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHAD BLAKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOSH BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JIMMY CHURCHV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
NEAL ELLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHAD MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ARMIT TEVEPAUGHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TOBY LEE SPEAKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CLAUDE SHEW JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.4$0
JOSH BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.4$0
NEAL ELLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
JIMMY CHURCHV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.4$0
BRIAN PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
LEE VON SPEAKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
ARMIT TEVEPAUGHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
CHAD BLAKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
KIRK MATHISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
CHAD MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIRK MATHISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.35$0
CLAUDE SHEW JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.35$0
CHAD BLAKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.35$0
JOSH BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.35$0
JIMMY CHURCHV-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.35$0
LEE VON SPEAKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.35$0
SAM WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.35$0
CHAD MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.35$0
BRIAN PARKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.35$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 486, N WILKESBORO, NC 28659-0486
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CLAUDE SHEW JR, 955 DELLA PLANE RD, ROARING RIVER, NC 28669
Signed the 990
CLAUDE SHEW JR, PRESIDENT
Phone
(336) 667-5125
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
56-6062468
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1963
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,291,975
Income (IRS master file)
$351,572

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$281,434$236,811$1,291,975IRS
990December 2024$274,852$242,049$947,352XML
990December 2023$247,497$249,466$914,549XML
990December 2022$216,077$222,019$916,518IRS
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 56-6062468).

Questions about WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU

What is the EIN of WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU is 56-6062468.
Is WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1963.
Are donations to WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does WILKES 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 WILKES 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 WILKES 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 WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CLAUDE SHEW JR.
Who are the officers and directors of WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WILKES COUNTY FARM BUREAU have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $281,434, expenses of $236,811 and total assets of $1,291,975 at year end.

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