EIN 73-0235820

Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Eductional &Cooperative Union of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(5)
Num. employees
0
City
Oklahoma City
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers & Cooperative Union of America develops and administers agricultural education programs for youth and adults. The organization works with several state and local affiliates to provide scholarships to students, including awarding scholarships to top state speech winners. Additionally, the cooperative sponsors funds for an annual chalice auction and dinner to support educational scholarships and premium sale auction winners for the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE), the world's largest junior livestock show.
Also known as...
Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers and Cooperative Union of America; Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Educational and Coop Union of America; Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Total revenues
$2,143,499
2022
Total expenses
$2,308,253
2022
Total assets
$391,142
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Eductional &Cooperative Union of America

The Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers & Cooperative Union of America, is organized to function as a general farm organization, to establish and issue charters to local and county unions, and to promote the general welfare of farmers in the State of Oklahoma. The dues paid to the National Farmers Union (NFU) allow the organization to participate in the activities of the NFU to forward the mission. The dues paid to the County and Local organizations allow those organizations to continue to forward the mission on a local level. The 3 mission areas of education, cooperatives and legislative have been constant since the formation of the organization in 1902 under the National Farmers Union and creation of its' own fully accredited state division in 1905. Its leadership and members helped found the new State of Oklahoma.
As part of the education function, the cooperative sponsors funds for an annual chalice auction and dinner to support educational scholarships and premium sale auction winners for the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) the world's largest junior livestock show. At OYE, youth can participate in an all-inclusive knowledge competition consisting of an animal science test, showing their animals, and an interview process. The top ten students take home scholarships. At OYE, both winners and non-winners donate their animals to the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. At the Tulsa State Fair, scholarships are awarded to students. The scholarships are funded through a joint effort with other state and local affiliates.
The organization works with several state and local affiliates to provide scholarships to students:-As part of the education function, the organization awards scholarships to top state speech winners. The students first compete in one of the five district contests with approximately 800 students participating around the state. The top three speakers in each category at districts and state are awarded trophies as well. -State scholarships are given to top students based on their involvement within the youth program and cooperative as a whole, such as the leadership summit.-Scholarships are given for livestock grading and handling and safety working the chute through the Midwest and Tulsa farm shows. -State matching scholarships with county and local affiliates are given based on a scholarship application process. An agriculture-based statewide poster contest for first through fourth graders, is conducted with the top three in each division awarded scholarships and the top 100 honored at the annual convention.-Funding scholarship through sponsorship of statewide livestock judging contest to teach best animal selections. Funds are also donated to top judges of the National Land Judging Contest based here in Oklahoma.

Who funds Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Eductional &Cooperative Union of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
CHS FoundationAdult Cooperative Education$15,000

Personnel at Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Eductional &Cooperative Union of America

NameTitleCompensation
Bernadette AutreyChief Financial Officer and Treasurer$0
Scott BlubaughPresident$0
John PorterVice President$2,543
Paul JacksonSecretary and Treasurer$0
Terry L DetrickPresident$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Eductional &Cooperative Union of America

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$2,143,499
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,143,499

Form 990s for Oklahoma State Union of the Farmers Eductional &Cooperative Union of America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-06-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from CHS Foundation
June 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
UnionsSchoolsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 24000
Oklahoma City, OK 73124
Phone
(405) 218-5400
IRS details
EIN
73-0235820
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B00: Education: General
NAICS code, primary
813930: Labor Unions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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