Nonprofit · EIN 52-1224508
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE
Also known as RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,841,749 | $5,362,074 | -$520,325 | $1,830,379 | $3,934,147 | -$2,103,768 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,802,649 | $4,369,305 | -$566,656 | $1,908,906 | $3,525,538 | -$1,616,632 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,012,908 | $3,247,700 | -$234,792 | $1,025,720 | $2,286,030 | -$1,260,310 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,657,259
- of which government grants
- $3,933,476
- Program service revenue
- $181,264
- Investment income
- $3,224
- Other revenue
- $2
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,578,149
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $246,875
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,339,684
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,888,380
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $52,863
- Occupancy
- $106,419
- Travel
- $342,089
- Depreciation
- $22,308
- Program services (functional)
- $4,610,767
- Management and general (functional)
- $751,307
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,908,906
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,830,379
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,934,147
- Net assets, end of year
- -$2,103,768
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,103,768
- Gross receipts
- $4,841,749
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TED MCKINNEY | NASDA CEO Officer | 15 | $0 | $377,500 | $19,481 |
| MARTHA VAN DALE | NASDA COO Officer | 15 | $0 | $299,250 | $9,231 |
| ORLO EHART | SENIOR SCIENCE ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 38 | $0 | $233,145 | $18,247 |
| CHRISTOPHER JONES | SR. DIRECTOR, NASDA FOUNDATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $189,500 | $13,911 |
| JOE REARDON | SR. DIRECTOR, FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $0 | $189,000 | $1,828 |
| BLAYNE ARTHUR | PRESIDENT/PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WES WARD | VP/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BEAL | 2ND VP/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK SANDISON | SECRETARY & TREASURER/2ND VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MIYAMOTO | PAST PRESIDENT (UNTIL 09/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE NAIG | SECRETARY & TREASURER (FROM 09/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GUTHRIE | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (UNTIL 09/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY RANDLE | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY COSTELLO | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (UNTIL 09/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY VINTON | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (UNTIL 09/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN ATTICKS | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (FROM 09/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY CLARK | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (FROM 09/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENT LEONHARDT | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (FROM 09/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TED MCKINNEY | NASDA CEO Officer | 15 | $0 | $334,295 | $14,750 |
| MARTHA DALE | NASDA COO Officer | 15 | $0 | $257,434 | $7,695 |
| ORLO EHART | SR.SCIENCE ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 2 | $0 | $163,955 | $14,315 |
| JOE REARDON | SR. DIR OF FOOD & SAFETY Highest-paid employee | 2 | $0 | $174,825 | $1,907 |
| CHRISTOPHER JONES | SR. DIR OF NASDA FOUNDATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $159,335 | $8,933 |
| DOUG MIYAMOTO | PRESIDENT/PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAYNE ARTHUR | VP/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WES WARD | 2ND VP/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BEAL | SECRETARY & TREASURER/2ND VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BALL | PAST PRESIDENT (UNTIL 09/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK SANDISON | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GUTHRIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY RANDLE | DIRECTOR (FROM 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY COSTELLO | DIRECTOR (FROM 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY VINTON | DIRECTOR (FROM 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TED MCKINNEY | NASDA CEO Officer | 20 | $0 | $326,502 | $22,591 |
| MARTHA DALE | NASDA COO Officer | 20 | $0 | $225,762 | $5,021 |
| BOB EHART | SR. POLICY & SCIENCE ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 38 | $0 | $160,789 | $14,892 |
| JOE REARDON | SR. DIRECTOR OF FOOD & SAFETY Highest-paid employee | 38 | $0 | $166,700 | $1,784 |
| RICHARD BALL | PRESIDENT/PAST PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MIYAMOTO | VICE PRESIDENT/PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE KETTLER | 2ND VP/VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WES WARD | SEC.& TREAS./2ND VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BEAL | SECRETARY & TREASURER (START 9/2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK SANDISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GUTHRIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG GOEHRING | DIRECTOR (END 9/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS TAYLOR | DIRECTOR (END 9/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL REDDING | DIRECTOR (END 9/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4350 FAIRFAX DR STE 810, ARLINGTON, VA 22203-1625
- In care of
- % MARTHA DALE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TED MCKINNEY, 4350 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE 810, ARLINGTON, VA 22203
- Signed the 990
- TED MCKINNEY, CEO
- Phone
- (202) 296-9680
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
THE NASDA FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION THAT DIRECTLY SERVES THE NATION'S STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE. WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE AMERICAN FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND RESEARCH.
Program accomplishments
- REGIONAL FOOD BUSINESS CENTER: NASDA FOUNDATION WAS SELECTED BY THE USDA TO ESTABLISH THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL FOOD BUSINESS CENTER. THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL FOOD BUSINESS CENTER DEVELOPS AND AMPLIFIES LOCAL AND REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAINS INTO THESE SYSTEMS IN 11 STATES (CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, AND VERMONT) AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. NASDA MEMBER COLLABORATORS INCLUDE THE NORTHEAST STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. NORTHEAST REGIONAL FOOD BUSINESS CENTER WILL DIRECT FUNDING INTO TWO GRANT STREAMS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND BUSINESS BUILDER SUBAWARDS TO EXPAND PRODUCTION/PROCESSING, CREATE NEW PRODUCTS, ENCOURAGE FOOD HUB DEVELOPMENT, AND/OR INCREASE SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION AND ACCESS FOR PRODUCERS AND FOOD BUSINESSES.Expenses $1,645,144 · grants $880,515 · revenue $68,357
- FOOD SAFETY PRODUCE AGREEMENT:THROUGH THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE FDA, THE NASDA FOUNDATION MODELS PRODUCE SAFETY IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK DOCUMENTS TO ASSIST STATES IN ALIGNING THEIR PRODUCE SAFETY PROGRAM WITH THE FDA'S PRODUCE SAFETY RULE. THE NASDA FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH FDA AND KEY STATE PARTNERS TO DEVELOP TRAINING AND TOOLS TO ASSIST STATES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRODUCE SAFETY RULE AT THE STATE LEVEL.Expenses $1,262,247 · grants $60,998 · revenue $41,741
- EPA WATER QUALITY AGREEMENT:THE EPA FARMERS GRANT PROGRAM HELPS FARMERS IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, HABITAT RESILIENCE AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE TO BENEFIT THE ECOSYSTEMS WITHIN THE GULF OF MEXICO WATERSHED. WORK INCLUDES ENGAGING DIRECTLY WITH PRODUCERS ON NOVEL OR INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES, METHODS, OR APPROACHES THAT REDUCE NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION TO INCREASE THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY OF THEIR OPERATIONS AND LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND COLLABORATION WITHIN AND AMONG COMMUNITIES. NASDA WORKS WITH 14 SUBAWARDEES IN EPA'S OHIO-TENNESSEE REGION AND IS SUPPORTED BY A TECHNICAL ADVISORY TEAM OF EXPERTS ROOTED IN THE REGION.Expenses $541,244 · grants $392,425
- FOOD SAFETY FEED AGREEMENT:THROUGH THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FDA, THE NASDA FOUNDATION DRAFTED MODEL FSMA PREVENTATIVE CONTROLS FOR ANIMAL FOOD (PCAF) REGULATION IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK DOCUMENTS TO ASSIST STATES TO IMPLEMENT THE RULE AT THE STATE LEVEL. THE FOUNDATION IS WORKING TO ASSIST STATES TO COMPARE THEIR AUTHORITY REGARDING THE PRODUCTION AND SAFETY OF ANIMAL FOOD, IDENTIFYING THE GAPS IN THEIR PROGRAMS, AND DETERMINING THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT A STATE ANIMAL FOOD SAFETY RULE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED AN ALLIANCE WITH AAFCA TO ASSIST OUR AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH ITS GOALS.Expenses $470,792 · grants $244,211
- PESTICIDE INSPECTOR RESIDENTIAL TRAINING:THE PESTICIDE INSPECTOR RESIDENTIAL TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES NATIONAL PESTICIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING TO INSPECTORS AND ENFORCEMENT STAFF OF PESTICIDE STATE LEAD AGENCIES, TERRITORIES AND TRIBES WORKING UNDER FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. PIRT'S GOAL IS TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE PESTICIDE ENFORCEMENT STAFF'S ABILITY TO FORMULATE AND IMPLEMENT PESTICIDE REGULATORY PROGRAMS AND UNDERTAKE NEW INITIATIVES. OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORT STAFF BY DELIVERING A FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF FIFRA'S BASIC INSPECTOR CONCEPTS AND ACTIVITIES, WHILE ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO CONDUCT DIFFERENT TYPES OF INSPECTIONS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ONGOING CHALLENGES THROUGH TACKLING COMPLEX AND HIGHLY NUANCED ISSUES SURROUNDING IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW FEDERAL REGISTRATIONS, RULEMAKING AND PRIORITIES.PIRT USES CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND FIELD TRIPS, INCLUDING MOCK INSPECTIONS, TO TEACH DEMONSTRATED APPROACHES TO CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS. PIRT WILL PROMOTE UNIFORMITY IN ENFORCEMENT APPROACHES AND UNDERSTANDING WHILE CONSIDERING DIFFERING NEEDS BASED ON GEOGRAPHY AND VARYING STATE OR TRIBAL REGULATIONS.Expenses $414,908 · revenue $30,948
- FARM2FOOD ACCELERATOR:THE FARM2FOOD PROGRAM HELPS SMALL-SCALE FARMERS AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS DEVELOP OR REFINE A FOOD OR BEVERAGE VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ACCESS TO EXPERT VIDEOS, EXPERT ARTICLES, AND PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES IN MARKETING, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, FOOD SAFETY, PACKAGING, KNOWING YOUR COSTS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL TOPICS NECESSARY TO BRING A VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT TO MARKET. THE TRAINING HELPS FARMERS AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS OR ENHANCE EXISTING PRODUCTS WHILE DE-RISKING THE PROCESS OF ENTERING NEW MARKETS. THIS TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCERS IN NEVADA, COLORADO, AND VIRGINIA. AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WORKS NATIONWIDE TO HELP PROVIDE FURTHER GUIDANCE ON EXPORTING AND TRADE OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $126,010 · revenue $3,046
- CDFA FARMERS & RANCHERS ACCESS TO CAPITAL PROGRAM:THE COUNCIL OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCIES AND NASDA FOUNDATION'S FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACCESS TO CAPITAL PROJECT, WHICH IS FUNDED THROUGH A 3-YEAR SUB-AWARD CDFA'S USDA 2501 GRANT, ASSISTS FARMERS AND RANCHERS WITH BUILDING SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS BY ACCESSING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS CAPITAL. THE PROGRAM, NOW IN ITS THIRD YEAR, WILL DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM THAT TEACHES AGRICULTURAL FINANCE IN RELATABLE AND MEANINGFUL TERMS.Expenses $88,441
- STUDENT PROGRAMMING:NASDA'S NEXT GENERATION IS A COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT WAVE OF LEADERS IN AGRICULTURE POLICY AND PUBLIC SERVICE. IN BRINGING TOGETHER THE AGRICULTURE POLICY SUMMIT WITH THE NASDA'S NEXT GENERATION, THIS UNIFIED PROGRAM OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL LEADERS, EXPAND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE AGRICULTURAL POLICY-MAKING PROCESS AND EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.Expenses $61,981 · revenue $37,172
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1224508
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,830,379
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,841,749
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,841,749 | $5,362,074 | $1,830,379 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,802,649 | $4,369,305 | $1,908,906 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,012,908 | $3,247,700 | $1,025,720 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,834,352 | $2,391,913 | $1,267,720 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 52-1224508).
Questions about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE is 52-1224508.
- Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TED MCKINNEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,841,749, expenses of $5,362,074 and total assets of $1,830,379 at year end.
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