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Berrien County Farm Bureau Inc

  • Berrien Sprgs, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1944
  • EIN: 38-1373520

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Labor, agricultural and horticultural organizations that are educational or instructive, including unions, created for the purpose of improving conditions of work, and products of efficiency.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$100k (2023)

Expenses
$96.7k (2023)

Total Assets
$518k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$100,135
Expenses
$96,700
Net Income
$3,435
Net Assets
$518,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,866
86.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,436
8.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,833
4.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,694
45.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $518,063
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $518,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennie Koebel (Secretary Treasurer) $38,824 $0 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $1,150 $0 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Third Member) $840 $0 $0
Andrew Barbott (Vice President) $655 $0 $0
Sherman Reed (Director) $495 $0 $0
Tera Baker (Young Farmer Co Chair) $450 $0 $0
Joshua Rick (Director) $360 $0 $0
Kari Molter (Director) $360 $0 $0
Lisa Kuntz (Director) $335 $0 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Young Farmer Co Chair) $90 $0 $0
Dale Robson (Director) $90 $0 $0
Nicholas Henderson (Director) $45 $0 $0
Mike Gillette (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 3, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$114,011
Expenses
$95,622
Net Income
$18,389
Net Assets
$514,628
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,857
74.4%
Program Services $350
0.3%
Investment Income $23,884
20.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,920
4.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,059
44.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $514,628
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $514,628
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennie Koebel (Secretary Treasurer) $37,369 $0 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $890 $0 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Third Member) $705 $0 $0
Sherman Reed (Director) $575 $0 $0
Andrew Barbott (Vice President) $515 $0 $0
Tera Baker (Young Farmer Co Chair) $485 $0 $0
Dale Robson (Director) $405 $0 $0
Kari Molter (Director) $405 $0 $0
Joshua Rick (Director) $315 $0 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Young Farmer Co Chair) $180 $0 $0
Mike Gillette (Director) $90 $0 $0
Timothy Ames (Promotion & Education Rep) $80 $0 $0
Nicholas Henderson (Director) $45 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 22, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$111,662
Expenses
$88,856
Net Income
$22,806
Net Assets
$496,239
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,600
1.4%
Program Services $650
0.6%
Investment Income $15,114
13.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,770
4.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $496,239
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $496,239
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jennie Koebel (Secretary Treasurer) $37,738 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $660 $0
Andrew Barbott (Vice President) $495 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Third Member) $450 $0
Timothy Ames (Promotion & Education Rep) $450 $0
Kari Molter (Director) $405 $0
Dale Robson (Director) $360 $0
Sherman Reed (Director) $360 $0
Joshua Rick (Director) $315 $0
Tera Baker (Young Farmer Co Chair) $315 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Young Farmer Co Chair) $180 $0
Nicholas Henderson (Director) $45 $0
Mike Gillette (Director) $45 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 29, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,640
Expenses
$84,973
Net Income
-$4,333
Net Assets
$473,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,071
1.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,922
4.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,455
6.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $473,433
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $473,433
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jennie Koebel (Secretary Treasurer) $36,630 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $1,030 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Third Member) $605 $0
Timothy Ames (Promotion & Education Rep) $575 $0
Joshua Rick (Director) $535 $0
Dale Robson (Director) $515 $0
Andrew Barbott (Vice President) $495 $0
Kari Molter (Director) $395 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Young Farmer Chair) $180 $0
Nicholas Henderson (Director) $135 $0
Mike Gillette (Director) $45 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 5, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,318
Expenses
$105,456
Net Income
$213,862
Net Assets
$477,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,764
25.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,064
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,445
0.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $219,604
68.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,441
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $477,766
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $477,766

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$112,594
Expenses
$131,469
Net Income
-$18,875
Net Assets
$263,904
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,925
7.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $179
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,745
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,904
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $263,904
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
S Seyfred J Koebel (Sectretary Treasurer) $39,855 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $0 $0
Andy Barbott (Vice President) $0 $0
Mike Gillete (Director At Large) $0 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Third Member) $0 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Director At Large) $0 $0
Jennifer Wharton (P E Chair) $0 $0
Joshua Rick (Director At Large) $0 $0
Dale Robson (Director At Large) $0 $0
Kimberly Schmuhl (Director At Large) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 29, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$118,515
Expenses
$146,002
Net Income
-$27,487
Net Assets
$282,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,177
4.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $214
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $42,848
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $282,778
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $282,778
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sara Seyfred (Sectretary Treasurer) $43,438 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $770 $0
Andy Barbott (Vice President) $545 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Third Member) $520 $0
Dale Robson (Director At Large) $495 $0
Jennifer Wharton (P E Chair) $445 $0
Joshua Rick (Director At Large) $360 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Director At Large) $270 $0
Kimberly Schmuhl (Director At Large) $225 $0
Mike Gillete (Director At Large) $135 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 10, 2017

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$131,660
Expenses
$134,358
Net Income
-$2,698
Net Assets
$310,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,300
1.7%
Program Services $2,237
1.7%
Investment Income $211
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $53,516
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $310,267
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $310,267
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sara Seyfred (Secretary/Tr) $37,465 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $840 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Third Member) $585 $0
Andy Barbott (Vice Preside) $570 $0
Dale Robson (Director) $450 $0
Jennifer Wharton (Promotion &) $425 $0
Mike Gillette (Director) $375 $0
Joshua Rick (Young Farmer) $315 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Director) $180 $0
Kimberly Schmuhl (Director) $180 $0
Jordan Grieser (Director) $80 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 24, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$122,599
Expenses
$126,392
Net Income
-$3,793
Net Assets
$312,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500
0.4%
Program Services $2,022
1.6%
Investment Income $138
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $53,030
43.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $312,964
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $312,964
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sara Seyfred (Secretary/Tr) $34,083 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $1,210 $0
Andy Barbott (Vice Preside) $655 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Director) $625 $0
Dale Robson (Director) $610 $0
Jennifer Wharton (Promotion &) $445 $0
Mike Gillette (Third Member) $420 $0
Joshua Rick (Young Farmer) $355 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Director) $315 $0
Jordan Grieser (Director) $45 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 14, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$125,483
Expenses
$127,742
Net Income
-$2,259
Net Assets
$316,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,209
2.6%
Investment Income $202
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $52,450
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $316,757
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $316,757
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sara Seyfred (Secretary/Tr) $31,408 $0
Edward Kretchman (President) $980 $0
Andy Barbott (Vice Preside) $700 $0
Mike Gillette (Third Member) $415 $0
Kevin Sherrill (Director) $400 $0
Joshua Rick (Young Farmer) $360 $0
Dale Robson (Director) $350 $0
Jennifer Squarez Marquez (Promotion &) $335 $0
Jordan Grieser (Director) $215 $0
Carl Wagner Iii (Director) $180 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 23, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,276
Expenses
$132,123
Net Income
-$3,847
Net Assets
$319,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,681
2.9%
Investment Income $224
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $52,447
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $319,016
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $319,016

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,171
Expenses
$140,490
Net Income
-$12,319
Net Assets
$322,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,848
1.4%
Investment Income $522
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $53,302
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $322,940
Total Liabilities $77
Net Assets $322,863

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,119
Expenses
$140,925
Net Income
$10,194
Net Assets
$335,182
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $22,167
14.7%
Investment Income $656
0.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $56,490
37.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $336,717
Total Liabilities $1,535
Net Assets $335,182

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

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