Nonprofit · EIN 74-1168779
BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Tax-exempt · TEMPLE, TX 76502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $310,564 | $215,898 | $94,666 | $2,045,111 | $10,000 | $2,035,111 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $217,769
- Membership dues
- $217,769
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $22,470
- Net rental income
- $70,325
- Other revenue
- $70,325
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $16,180
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,560
- Occupancy
- $74,577
- Travel
- $4,187
- Depreciation
- $25,815
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,941,261
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,045,111
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,035,111
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,029,710
- Gross receipts
- $310,564
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1950
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD CORTESE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT FLEMING | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KILLIAN | SEC TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN GERIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MOON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CORTESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUGUSTUS FLEMING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID HEJL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID COUFAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1341 MARLANDWOOD RD, TEMPLE, TX 76502-3345
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICHARD CORTESE, SAME ADDRESS AS BOX C ABOVE, TEMPLE, TX 76502
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD CORTESE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (254) 778-4741
- 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
- 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. Resources were provided for specific garden projects at local schools as part of this program.
- 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.
- National Affairs Meetings County Farm Bureau Directors attended meetings with national legislators as well as state legislators to explain how laws and regulations impact agriculture and rural areas.
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1168779
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,045,111
- Income (IRS master file)
- $310,564
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $601,728 | $509,168 | $1,853,427 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $624,256 | $509,730 | $1,759,785 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU
- What is the EIN of BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU is 74-1168779.
- Is BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1952.
- Are donations to BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does BELL 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 BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU 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 BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names RICHARD CORTESE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $310,564, expenses of $215,898 and total assets of $2,045,111 at year end.
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