Nonprofit · EIN 94-1210113
SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Tax-exempt · HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $202,657 | $202,496 | $161 | $453,618 | $0 | $453,618 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $177,034 | $207,678 | -$30,644 | $460,494 | $0 | $460,494 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $158,924 | $156,005 | $2,919 | $469,985 | $0 | $469,985 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,280
- Program service revenue
- $42,508
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $146,170
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,699
- Other revenue
- $155,869
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,800
- Other salaries and wages
- $41,485
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $62,937
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,600
- Accounting fees
- $9,200
- Occupancy
- $2,281
- Travel
- $3,162
- Depreciation
- $6,263
- Program services (functional)
- $187,647
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,849
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $460,494
- Total assets, end of year
- $453,618
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $453,618
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $146,244
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $453,618
- Gross receipts
- $241,015
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJ BURNS | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LOUIE FIGONE | 1ST VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RON BONGARD | 2ND VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RON STURGEON | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PETER MARCHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES OKU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIDGET JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON BAIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CHAIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJ BURNS | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LOUIE FIGONE | 1ST VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RON BONGARD | 2ND VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RON STURGEON | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PETER MARCHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES OKU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIDGET JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON BAIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CHAIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJ BURNS | PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LOUIE FIGONE | 1ST VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RON BONGARD | 2ND VICE PRE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RON STURGEON | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PETER MARCHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES OKU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIDGET JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON BAIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 765 MAIN ST, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019-1924
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BJ BURNS, PO BOX 250, PESCADERO, CA 94060
- Signed the 990
- BJ BURNS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (650) 726-4485
- Website
- HTTP://SANMATEO.CFBF.COM
- Return prepared by
- COASTSIDE TAX CONSULTANTS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1210113 or by the name SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FARM BUREAU OF SAN MATEO COUNTY IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND PROTECT AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY AS A BUSINESS AND A WAY OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU MONITORS LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ISSUES THAT MAY IMPACT THEIR MEMBER'S ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO PRODUCE FOOD AND FIBER. FARM BUREAU KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ON IMPORTANT ISSUES INCLUDING THE GENERAL PLAN, COASTAL COMMISSION, WATER ISSUES, AND AIR AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. SMCFB SUPPORTS LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING 4H AND FFA. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT AGRICULTURE FOR BOTH ON AND OFF FARM STUDENTS. THE SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS WHO PLAN ON MAJORING IN AN AG-RELATED FIELD IN COLLEGE. SMCFB SELECTED 1 LOCAL STUDENT TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AND SUPPORTED THE HEAL GARDEN PROJECT. THE FARM BUREAU IS ONE OF TWO ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO PROMOTE THE "AS FRESH AS IT GETS" PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM BRINGS GROWERS AND RESTAURANTS, GROCERY STORES, ETC TOGETHER TO PROMOTE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCTS. SMCFB IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN WORKING WITH MEMBERS IN MANAGING AND CONTROLLING WATERSHED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING STREAM MONITORING OTHER PROJECTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT. OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES THIS YEAR WERE FARMWORKER HOUSING, RANGELAND LEASES FROM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, AND OTHER LAND USE MATTERS. SMCFB RECEIVED 2 COUNTY ACTIVITIES OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU.Expenses $187,647 · grants $1,800 · revenue $42,508
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
- 94-1210113
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1948
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $453,618
- Income (IRS master file)
- $241,015
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $202,657 | $202,496 | $453,618 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $177,034 | $207,678 | $460,494 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $158,924 | $156,005 | $469,985 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $166,695 | $136,835 | $464,319 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 94-1210113).
Questions about SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU
- What is the EIN of SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU is 94-1210113.
- Is SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1948.
- Are donations to SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does SAN MATEO 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 SAN MATEO 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 SAN MATEO 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 SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names BJ BURNS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN MATEO 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 SAN MATEO COUNTY FARM BUREAU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $202,657, expenses of $202,496 and total assets of $453,618 at year end.
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