South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
THE SC FARM BUREAU FEDERATION IS A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS TOGETHER FARMERS, RANCHERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AGRIBUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND FOOD ENTHUSIASTS TO STRENGTHEN THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. WE INFORM LAWMAKERS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF POLICIES, TRAIN YOUNG FARMERS, AND HELP EDUCATE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ABOUT AGRICULTURE. THROUGH OUR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS, THE FEDERATION ADVANCES FAMILY FARMS, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD, AND RURAL SOUTH CAROLINA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$58.7M
+12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$95K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+0.0% YoY
About South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Based on IRS filings
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation is a nonprofit organization, based in COLUMBIA, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,716,516 | $52,377,488 | $49,027,998 |
| Revenue | $10,205,097 | $8,359,176 | $8,389,321 |
| Expenses | $7,636,224 | $7,099,208 | $4,337,799 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,785,963 | $1,314,125 | $1,536,122 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Betty J. DeWitt Outstanding Educator Award
SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Amount
$1,000 cash + one-night expense-paid trip to SCFB Annual Convention + one year free County Farm Bureau membership
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Classroom Mini-Grant Program
SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Amount
$500 per grant
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Excellence in Agriculture Award
SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Amount
$500 cash (finalists) + up to $8,000 UTV (winner)
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include South Carolina Farm Bureau Land Trust Inc ($70,000), South Carolina Farm Bureau Educational Foundation ($15,000), Sc Ag-in-the-classroom Fund ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION COLUMBIA, SC | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| SC AG-IN-THE-CLASSROOM FUND COLUMBIA, SC | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU LAND TRUST INC CAYCE, SC | AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE SQUIRES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $625 |
| FRANK MCLEOD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $625 |
| GEORGE BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $625 |
| GUY RAMSEY IV | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $625 |
| AARON WOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ALAN ULMER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ALLEN OWENS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| BO NORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| C B PLAYER III | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| CLARK BURROWS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| CULLEN BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| DAVIS CALHOUN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| DEAN HUTTO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SABIE CATHCART | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $625 |
| GARY YOUMANS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| HARRY DUPREE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JOE ALVIN DERRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JOSEPH C OSWALD III | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| KEITH ULMER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MARGO HUGGINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MARTY BOWERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MIKE SHIRER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| NEAL BAXLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| RICHARD FLOYD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| RODNEY QUATTLEBAUM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| RUSTY DARBY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SCOTT CROXTON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| TED COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| GREG JOHNSMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JOEY LEMMONS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $625 |
| HENRY HERNDON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $625 |
| DALE WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $625 |
| ANDY WHITEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,375 |
| CHARLES BRIGMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,250 |
| THOMAS DAILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,250 |
| WALTON CALHOUN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,250 |
| WENDELL BROCKMAN JR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| CHARLES WINGARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,185 |
| JOHN FOGLE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,250 |
| WILLIAM KIRVEN IV | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| TED WENTZKY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,000 |
| CECIL EADDY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,000 |
| CHRIS TALLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,000 |
| MARCUS GERALD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,000 |
| JIMMIE LEE SHAW | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $750 |
| MICHAEL GRIER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $1,000 |
| EDDY ELLISON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $750 |
| PINCKNEY MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $750 |
| MEGAN FLOYD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | $875 |
| HARRY OTT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $247,233 |
| RALEIGH WARD | PEE DEE DISTRICT VP/SECRETARY | 1.3 | $1,500 |
| TIM DONALD | PIEDMONT DISTRICT VP/TREASURER | 1.3 | $1,750 |
| TIMMY BENTON | COASTAL DISTRICT 1ST VP | 1.3 | $1,060 |
| DONNIE WAKEFIELD | CENTRAL DISTRICT VP | 1.3 | $935 |
| ROBERT YODER JR | CENTRAL DISTRICT VP | 1.3 | $1,250 |
| WESLEY ULMER | COASTAL DISTRICT 2ND VP | 1.3 | $1,185 |
| KEITH ALLEN | PEE DEE DISTRICT VP | 1.3 | $2,000 |
| DOUG STEWART | PIEDMONT DISTRICT VP | 1.3 | $1,125 |
| ERIC SEYMOUR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $133,583 |
| LARRY MCKENZIE | DIVISION DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,928 |
| GARY SPIRES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $199,783 |
| MICHAEL WRIGHT | DIVISION DIRECTOR | 40 | $166,736 |
| THOMPSON SMITH | DIRECTOR | 40 | $126,033 |
| RICHARD CALDWELL | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $138,639 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation?
As of 2024, South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation holds $58.7M in total assets with $10.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $95K in 2024.
Where does South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation operate?
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What size grants does South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation award?
In 2024, South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation awarded 3 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation's EIN?
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0473090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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