Nonprofit · EIN 74-1153200
BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Tax-exempt · BEEVILLE, TX 78104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $216,634 | $167,360 | $49,274 | $636,405 | $1,344 | $635,061 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $270,361 | $244,219 | $26,142 | $586,642 | $855 | $585,787 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $48,666
- Membership dues
- $48,666
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $16,203
- Net rental income
- $4,500
- Other revenue
- $151,765
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $91,142
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $97,986
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,130
- Occupancy
- $13,165
- Travel
- $1,942
- Depreciation
- $6,754
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $586,642
- Total assets, end of year
- $636,405
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,344
- Net assets, end of year
- $635,061
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $112,785
- Gross unrelated business income
- $146,874
- Gross receipts
- $216,634
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREK LETSINGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 |
| JAMES BLACKBURN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| RODNEY BUTLER | SEC TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BOBBY URBAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
| WILLIAM FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 13 | $0 |
| TYRNE MENGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 13 | $0 |
| HERMAN ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
| JOHN HENSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ELLIS MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 11 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREK LETSINGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 |
| JAMES BLACKBURN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| RODNEY BUTLER | SEC TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BOBBY URBAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
| WILLIAM FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 13 | $0 |
| TYRNE MENGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 13 | $0 |
| HERMAN ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
| JOHN HENSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ELLIS MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 11 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1480, BEEVILLE, TX 78104-1480
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RODNEY BUTLER, SAME ADDRESS AS BOX C ABOVE, BEEVILLE, TX 78104
- Signed the 990
- JAMES BLACKBURN, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (361) 358-2244
- Return prepared by
- Texas Farm Bureau
Mission
To better the conditions and efficiency of agricultural producers and promote a wholesome and desirable rural life through education, information, and other such programs.
Program accomplishments
- Annual Meeting Held an annual meeting in which all members are invited. Purpose was to discuss relative local, statewide, and national agricultural issues, the importance of agriculture education, the business of the organization and current legislative issues as they relate to agriculture. Members of the county farm bureau, county farm bureau staff, county farm bureau voluntary leaders, Texas Farm Bureau staff and invited guests participated.
- Youth Livestock Show/Fair Contributed to local youth livestock show/fair. Purposes of the show are to promote responsibility, leadership skills and interest in raising farm animals for area youth.
- Ag in the Classroom County Farm Bureau volunteers contributed their time and resources to an Agriculture in the Classroom Program. Using various specially developed materials (in conjunction with Texas Farm Bureau), teachers around the state guide Texas students in grades 1 thru 6 in exploring various facets of food and fiber production in Texas. How agriculture contributes to the lifestyles of people throughout the world is also presented.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1153200
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $636,405
- Income (IRS master file)
- $216,634
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $216,634 | $167,360 | $636,405 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $270,361 | $244,219 | $586,642 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $269,688 | $252,225 | $562,115 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2022 | $256,834 | $224,303 | $543,503 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 74-1153200).
Questions about BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
- What is the EIN of BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU is 74-1153200.
- Is BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1951.
- Are donations to BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does BEE 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 BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU 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 BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU 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 BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names RODNEY BUTLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $216,634, expenses of $167,360 and total assets of $636,405 at year end.
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