TY 2013 Form 990EZ


	1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received...............	1	30,264
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments......................	3	39,885
4	Investment income...........................	4	1,398
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses...........	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) .	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
	sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000)	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events.......	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold.................	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8..............	9	71,547
	10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) .................	10	2,054
11	Benefits paid to or for members........................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................	12	972
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............	13	23,575
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping...................	15	2,849
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ....................	16	41,735
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	71,185
	18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............	18	362
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................	19	200,113
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........	21	200,475

Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received...............

30,264

Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............

Membership dues and assessments......................

39,885

Investment income...........................

1,398

Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........

Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses...........

Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......

Gaming and fundraising events

Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) .

Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the

sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000)

Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events.......

Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)

Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........

Less: cost of goods sold.................

Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........

Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .....................

Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet

71,547

Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) .................

2,054

Benefits paid to or for members........................

Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................

972

Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............

23,575

Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance...................

Printing, publications, postage, and shipping...................

2,849

Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ....................

41,735

Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet

71,185

Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............

362

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with

end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................

200,113

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20......... Bullet

200,475

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The purpose of this organization is to work for the solution of the problems of the farm, the farm home, and the rural community, by the use of the recognized advantages of organized action to the end that those engaged in the various branches of agriculture may have and secure opportunities for happiness and prosperity in their chosen occupations; to foster, promote, represent, protect and advance the educational, social and economic interests of the farmers of Marion County.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT #1: Marion County Farm Bureau also provides sponsorships to organizations and events such as OFBF Ag Festival, Chamber of Commerce, Ronald McDonald House, and the Marion County Fair. (Grants $ 41,856) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT #2: Marion County Farm Bureau (MCFB) provides scholarships to it's local members such as: Mary Petzel Memorial Scholarship - is made available to any immediate member of a Marion County Farm Bureau family preparing to enter a junior college, or a four-year college or university in the State of Oregon in an agricultural-related major; and, other ag or non-ag related study scholarships. MCFB also provides access to scholarships provided by the Oregon Farm Bureau and other related organizations such as: Summer Ag Institute - A project of the Oregon Agricultural Education Foundation, which is a three-credit, week-long, graduate-level class through Oregon State University that educates K-12 teachers with little or no background in agriculture; and, OFB Memorial Scholarships with 10-12 awards annually are open to any Oregon high school graduate preparing for an agriculture or forestry related career. Students attending institutions outside of Oregon are also eligible. (Grants $ 14,165) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT #3: General advocacy for the agricultural industry. (Grants $ 5,651) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	61,672

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
JOHN ZIELINSKIPresident	3.00	0
Troy HadleyVice President	1.00	0
Dan GoffinDelegate	1.00	0
Brenda FrketichDelegate	1.00	0
Bob DettwylerDirector	1.00	0
Roger DejagerDirector	1.00	0
Kathleen CarlDirector	1.00	0
Connie YoungDelegate	1.00	0
Joseph ShermanDelegate	1.00	0
Scott MillerDirector	1.00	0
Greg BennettDirector	1.00	0
Jeff ButschDirector	1.00	0
Austin ChapinDelegate	1.00	0
Bruce ChapinDirector	1.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ................. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $50
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $78
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $3993
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $85
Other Expenses.1	CONTRIBUTIONS $16486
Other Expenses.2	SCHOLARSHIPS $6266
Other Expenses.3	Event Expense $4522
Other Expenses.4	Tier Expenses $3780
Other Expenses.6	MEALS - Board Events $2335
Other Expenses.7	Farm Tour Expense $2025
Other Expenses.8	CONTINUING EDUCATION $998
Other Expenses.9	WOMEN'S COMMITTEE $765
Other Expenses.10	OTHER EXPENSES $352
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $5441 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $50

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $50

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $78

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $3993

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $85

Other Expenses.1

CONTRIBUTIONS $16486

Other Expenses.2

SCHOLARSHIPS $6266

Other Expenses.3

Event Expense $4522

Other Expenses.4

Tier Expenses $3780

Other Expenses.6

MEALS - Board Events $2335

Other Expenses.7

Farm Tour Expense $2025

Other Expenses.8

CONTINUING EDUCATION $998

Other Expenses.9

WOMEN'S COMMITTEE $765

Other Expenses.10

OTHER EXPENSES $352

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $5441 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $50

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	13000170
Software Version:	2013v4.0

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures