Nonprofit · EIN 64-0412680
FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI
Also known as COPIAH COUNTY
Tax-exempt · HAZLEHURST, MS 39083
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $214,634 | $186,503 | $28,131 | $340,715 | $1,841 | $338,874 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $209,178 | $176,353 | $32,825 | $313,064 | $2,321 | $310,743 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $198,676 | $172,321 | $26,355 | $322,965 | $45,047 | $277,918 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,729
- Membership dues
- $80,729
- Program service revenue
- $132,631
- Investment income
- $14
- Net rental income
- $1,260
- Other revenue
- $1,260
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $61,194
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $67,410
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $32,443
- Depreciation
- $10,512
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $313,064
- Total assets, end of year
- $340,715
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,841
- Net assets, end of year
- $338,874
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $255,416
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $338,874
- Gross unrelated business income
- $132,631
- Gross receipts
- $214,634
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1924
- State of legal domicile
- MS
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN BERCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARRETT GADDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HERBERT RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETER MCKINLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHELBY BEARDEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOMMY RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONY WALTMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WALTER WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN BERCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARRETT GADDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HERBERT RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETER MCKINLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOMMY RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONY WALTMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHELBY BEARDEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN BERCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DANNY LOWERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GARRETT GADDY | YOUNG FARMER CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| HERBERT RAMSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA MORGAN | WOMEN'S CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MCKINLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TOMMY RAMSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| WALTER WEST | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA LAFHAMEYER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY BEARDEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SMITH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 708, HAZLEHURST, MS 39083-0708
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TONY WALTMAN, PO BOX 708, HAZLEHURST, MS 39083
- Signed the 990
- TONY WALTMAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (601) 894-4521
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA
Mission
TO UNITE THROUGH OUR MEMBERSHIP THOSE PEOPLE OR GROUPS OF PEOPLE WITH A COMMON INTEREST IN DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTEREST OF THE FARMER.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMSIN ORDER TO PROTECT & PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY, THE COPIAH COUNTY FARM BUREAU THROUGH ITS STRUCTURE OF VOLUNTEER LEADERS, SUPPORTS PUBLIC POLICY EFFORTS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MONITORING, COMMUNICATION WITH MEMBERS, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEER MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN YEARLY MEETINGS WITH STATE LEGISLATURE TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT AGRICULTURAL POLICY.
- AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:COPIAH COUNTY FARM BUREAU STRUCTURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER LEADERS TO KEEP ABREAST OF ISSUES THAT AFFECT AGRICULTURE. LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDED STATE CONFERENCES TO NETWORK WITH FARMERS FOR EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND ISSUES FACING THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.
- GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES:COPIAH COUNTY FARM BUREAU PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATE MEMBERSHIP OF 3,900 MEMBERS.
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 64-0412680
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1473: FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $340,715
- Income (IRS master file)
- $214,634
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $214,634 | $186,503 | $340,715 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $209,178 | $176,353 | $313,064 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2023 | $198,676 | $172,321 | $322,965 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2020 | – | – | – | 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 64-0412680).
Questions about FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI
- What is the EIN of FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI is 64-0412680.
- Is FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1960.
- Are donations to FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI 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 FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names TONY WALTMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MISSISSIPPI have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $214,634, expenses of $186,503 and total assets of $340,715 at year end.
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