Nonprofit · EIN 62-1276303
TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · MURFREESBORO, TN 37128
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $748,489 | $848,161 | -$99,672 | $1,113,020 | $78,048 | $1,034,972 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $762,654 | $819,852 | -$57,198 | $1,221,602 | $86,958 | $1,134,644 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $840,913 | $832,684 | $8,229 | $1,270,172 | $78,330 | $1,191,842 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $690,853
- Investment income
- $6,605
- Net rental income
- $51,031
- Other revenue
- $51,031
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $111,774
- Other salaries and wages
- $150,196
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $344,498
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $27,184
- Travel
- $29,836
- Depreciation
- $42,514
- Program services (functional)
- $574,218
- Management and general (functional)
- $273,943
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,221,602
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,113,020
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $78,048
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,034,972
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $290,156
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $631,333
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $403,639
- Gross receipts
- $748,489
- Employees
- 5
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE BASS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $111,774 | $40,218 |
| PATTERSON FREEMAN | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BARNETT | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRADLEY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY YEARGIN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOUSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LIGON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN PEARSON | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY GAMBEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON LOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY MILIAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE BASS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $111,671 | $36,922 |
| PATTERSON FREEMAN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BARNETT | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRADLEY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY YEARGIN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOUSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LIGON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN PEARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY GAMBEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON LOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FLOWERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS USELTON | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE BASS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,670 | $34,274 |
| PATTERSON FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BARNETT | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZANE VANOVER | BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY YEARGIN | BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOUSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LIGON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN PEARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY GAMBEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 530 BRANDIES CIR STE A, MURFREESBORO, TN 37128-7744
- In care of
- %
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VALERIE BASS, 530 BRANDIES CIRCLE A, MURFREESBORO, TN 37128
- Signed the 990
- VALERIE BASS, Executive Dir.
- Website
- WWW.TNBEEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Totherow Haile & Welch CPAs PLLC
Mission
PROMOTE BEEF & BEEF PRODUCTS BY MEDIA, PROMOTION & ADVERTISING, TRADE SHOWS, CONVENTIONS & SEMINARS
Program accomplishments
- TO EFFECTIVELY MAINTAIN AND BUILD DEMAND FOR BEEF IN TENNESSEE, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY BY SUPPORTING AND EXTENDING STATE AND NAITONAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THEREBY, ASSISTING U.S. BEEF INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS TO PROSPER AMID GROWING GLOBAL COMPETITION BY SOLIDIFYING BEEF'S POSITION AS THE WORLDS MOST PREFERED PROTEIN THROUGH:(1) PROVIDING INFORMATION AT TENNESSEE DIETETICS ASSOCIATION COVENTION AND OTHER HEALTH FOCUSED MEETINGS, PROVIDING TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL KITS, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO HEALTH COORDINATORS AND GRADUATION EDUCATORS, PROVIDING HEALTH FOOD EDITORS AND PROFEESIONALS WITH RESOURCES ABOUT CONSUMER BEEF INFO, CREATE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEEF PROMOTION, AND AG IN CLASSROOM TRAINING,INFO TO TEACHERS TO USE IN CLASSROOMS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING HABITS, AND COUNTY FARM FIELD DAYS FOR CHILDREN.(2) PROMOTE RETAIL/FOOD SERVICE THROUTH SPONSOR UT BEEF DAT WITH RADIO ADS AND WORK TO ENGAGE CHEFS AND CULINARY SCHOOLS WITH INFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND EVENTS.(3)PROVIDE INDUSTRY RELATIONS THROUGH BEEF DAYS WITH INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER GROUPS, YEAR END BUYERS CARDS SUPPLIES TO STOCK YARDS, MONITOR STATE AND NATIONAL INDUSTRY ISSUES AND RESPOND TO LOCAL MEDIA WITH CURRENT AND FACTUAL INFO, RELAY LOCCAL ISSUES TO NCBA, UPDATE TBIC DIRECTORS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO CURRENT ISSUES AND RELAY UNIFIED INDUSTRY MESSAGES, AND INFORM INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL PRODUCERS ABOUT THE BEEF CHECKOFF PROGRAM THROUGH PRESS RELEASES, NEWS LETTERS, AND ANNUAL REPORTS.(4) WORK WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS USING BEEF AMBASSADOR, MASTERS OF BEEF ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL MEDIA(5) PARTICIPATE IN CONSUMER EXHIBITS, PROMOTIONS, TRADE SHOWS, AND EVENTS THAT MAXMIZE VISIBILITY AND EDUCAITONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEEF INFORMATION.(6) HOST 4-6 COOKING CLASSES/DEMONSTRATIONS IN DEMO KITCHEN FOR COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL GROUPS.(7) HOST GUEST CHEF APPEARANCES IN DEMO KITCHEN AND POST ON WEBSITE.(8) PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE CONSUMER INFORMATION AND GIVE-A-AWAYS (RECIPES,COOKBOOKS, CAPS, APRONS, CUTTING BOARDS, STICKERS, ETC)(9) PROMOTE JULY BEEF MONTH TO HIGHLIGHT BEEF'S POSITIVE ROLE IN A HEALTHY DIET
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-1276303
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,113,020
- Income (IRS master file)
- $748,489
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $748,489 | $848,161 | $1,113,020 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $762,654 | $819,852 | $1,221,602 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $840,913 | $832,684 | $1,270,172 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $789,975 | $736,674 | $1,271,311 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 62-1276303).
Questions about TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC is 62-1276303.
- Is TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1988.
- Are donations to TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL 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 TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL 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 TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL 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 TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names VALERIE BASS.
- Who are the officers and directors of TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,774 (VALERIE BASS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does TENNESSEE BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $748,489, expenses of $848,161 and total assets of $1,113,020 at year end.
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