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Nonprofit · EIN 54-0524844

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER

Also known as NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278

Financials

$24K$21K2023$36.1M$30.3M2023$61K$21K2024$36M$33.5M2024$38.1M$34.2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$38,135,104$34,195,419$3,939,685$40,642,126$5,434,516$35,207,610
December 31, 2024990$36,041,680$33,518,820$2,522,860$35,260,268$5,932,749$29,327,519
December 31, 2024990-EZ$61,402$20,661$40,741$59,796$0$59,796
December 31, 2023990$36,130,783$30,288,291$5,842,492$38,031,211$6,452,131$31,579,080
December 31, 2023990-EZ$24,365$21,067$3,298$53,616–$53,616
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,368,662
Program service revenue
$17,906,692
Investment income
$1,186,624
Royalties
$326,811
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,326
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,346,315
Other revenue
$8,673,126

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,010,621
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$612,514
Other salaries and wages
$8,091,705
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$11,035,556
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$117,232
Accounting fees
$96,005
Occupancy
$328,458
Travel
$3,455,019
Depreciation
$416,247
Program services (functional)
$27,379,541
Management and general (functional)
$6,815,878

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$35,260,268
Total assets, end of year
$40,642,126
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,434,516
Net assets, end of year
$35,207,610
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,324,667
Publicly traded securities
$20,315,996
Net assets without donor restrictions
$35,207,610
Gross unrelated business income
$181,350
Gross receipts
$67,459,379
Employees
211
Volunteers
4,500
Year formed
1927
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
SCOTT STUMPCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
20$140,679$140,679$62,884
DAN RILEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
30$148,636$49,545$44,293
MARTIN PETERSONDIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECH.
Highest-paid employee
40$178,338$0$39,859
CHRISTINE WHITECHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$176,561$0$39,461
ANILA DINDIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest-paid employee
40$152,539$0$34,093
LISA RICHARDSDIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE SVCS
Highest-paid employee
40$143,534$0$32,080
TONYA CALIFARCONTROLLER - DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICE
Highest-paid employee
40$139,258$0$31,124
LARRY DOWNESDIRECTOR, MARKETING COMM.
Highest-paid employee
40$130,567$0$29,182
CHERYL ZIMMERMANNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
MATT WINKLENATIONAL TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
TRAVIS PARKNAT'L ADVISOR & BOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
AARON MCKIMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CASANDRA CARTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DAPHNNE BONAPARTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
GORDON EICHELBERGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER JACKSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEITH DIETZSCHOLDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTIN STAIRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARC BEITIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL BRAMMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL AARSVOLDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Scott StumpCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
20$148,335$147,303$59,867
Dan RileyCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
30$144,628$47,681$38,943
CHRISTINE WHITECHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$172,686$0$34,969
MARTIN PETERSONDIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECH.
Highest-paid employee
40$170,376$0$34,501
Anila DinDirector, Human Resources
Highest-paid employee
40$142,973$0$28,952
LISA RICHARDSDIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE SVCS
Highest-paid employee
40$134,959$0$27,329
LARRY DOWNESDIRECTOR, MARKETING COMM.
Highest-paid employee
40$124,805$0$25,273
Melissa RekewegManaging Director, NCAE & Assoc Director, Strategic Initiatives
Highest-paid employee
40$117,791$0$23,853
CHERYL ZIMMERMANNational Executive Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Matt WinkleNational Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Travis ParkNat'l Advisor & Board Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Aaron McKimBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BARBARA JENKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CHARLES PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DAPHNNE BONAPARTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DEANNA SCHNUCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Gordon EichelbergerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Keith DietzscholdBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Kristin StairBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Marc BeitiaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Michael BrammerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TANNER THOMPSONPRESIDENT2$0
BAILEY THOMPSONSECRETARY1$0
ERIC RAMACHERTREASUREER1$0
PAT HERMANVICE PRESIDENT1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Scott StumpCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
20$135,898$134,866$60,922
CHRISTINE WHITECHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$165,174$0$37,164
MARTIN PETERSONDIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECH.
Highest-paid employee
40$163,656$0$36,823
LISA RICHARDSDIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE SVCS
Highest-paid employee
40$130,194$0$29,294
Anila DinDirector, Human Resources
Highest-paid employee
40$128,261$0$28,859
LARRY DOWNESDIRECTOR, MARKETING COMM.
Highest-paid employee
40$120,567$0$27,127
Melissa RekewegManaging Director, NCAE & Assoc Director, Strategic Initiatives
Highest-paid employee
40$113,593$0$25,558
Dan RileyCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Beg 06/23)
Officer
30$64,177$21,108$19,189
DAVID SCHAPKERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (END 03/23)
Officer
30$59,162$19,721$17,999
CHERYL ZIMMERMANNational Executive Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Matt WinkleNational Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Travis ParkNat'l Advisor & Board Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Aaron McKimBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BARBARA JENKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BEN LASTLYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BRANDON DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CHARLES PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DAPHNNE BONAPARTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DEANNA SCHNUCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JESSICA BLYTHEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Keith DietzscholdBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Marc BeitiaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONNY ROLLINGPresident1$0
JASON DEWEYVice President1$0
ASHLEY MCKEANSecretary1$0
JODI MAGGINITreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6060 FFA DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278-1370
In care of
% FINANCIAL MGMT
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 122, St Charles IA 50240
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DAN RILEY, 6060 FFA DRIVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Emily Gearig, 1095 Truro Pavement, Truro IA 50257
Signed the 990
MS TONYA CALIFAR, DIRECTOR AND CONTROLLER
Phone
(317) 802-4306
Return prepared by
FORVIS MAZARS LLP

Mission

FFA MAKES A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS BY DEVELOPING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR PREMIER LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL GROWTH AND CAREER SUCCESS THROUGH AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FFA'S LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES HELP MEMBERS DEVELOP PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS, CONDUCT AND PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS, MANAGE FINANCIAL MATTERS, STRENGTHEN PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES, AND ASSUME CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. DEGREES EARNED AT LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS RECOGNIZE MEMBERS' INCREASING ACCOMPLISHMENT.
    Expenses $17,002,083 · grants $3,010,621 · revenue $15,235,068
  • THE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHARTERS STATE ASSOCIATIONS; PROVIDES DIRECTION; PROGRAMMATIC MATERIALS AND SUPPORT; AND HOSTS THE NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION AND EXPO, WHICH DRAWS OVER 73,000 ATTENDEES EACH OCTOBER. THE WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE USUALLY HAS OVER 1,600 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING ADVISORS, STUDENTS, AND GUESTS).
    Expenses $10,377,458 · revenue $9,396,519

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
54-0524844
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0776 (910 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$40,642,126
Income (IRS master file)
$67,459,379

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Emily Gearig
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2025$38,135,104$34,195,419$40,642,126XML
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: James Loiland
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2024$36,041,680$33,518,820$35,260,268IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$61,402$20,661$59,796IRS
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Hope Huft
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$36,130,783$30,288,291$38,031,211XML
990-EZDecember 2023$24,365$21,067$53,616XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990-N for 2022December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Courtney Hill
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Jennifer Anderson
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Jennifer Hansen
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 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 54-0524844).

Questions about FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER

What is the EIN of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER is 54-0524844.
Is FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
Are donations to FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER 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 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAN RILEY.
Who are the officers and directors of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,679 (SCOTT STUMP, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA STATE ASSOCIATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,135,104, expenses of $34,195,419 and total assets of $40,642,126 at year end.

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