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Nonprofit · EIN 56-6061314

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

Also known as NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27695

Financials

$2M$1.9M2022$2M$1.9M2023$2.2M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$2,170,590$2,136,167$34,423$5,238,321$20,793$5,217,528
August 31, 2024990$1,989,228$1,938,984$50,244$5,218,434$12,335$5,206,099
August 31, 2023990$1,998,715$1,859,206$139,509$5,180,680$8,577$5,172,103
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,379,984
of which government grants
$611,545
Membership dues
$366,203
Program service revenue
$741,609
Investment income
$48,997
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$60,260
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$69,741
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,032
Occupancy
$71,325
Depreciation
$146,030
Program services (functional)
$1,962,647
Management and general (functional)
$173,520

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,218,434
Total assets, end of year
$5,238,321
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,793
Net assets, end of year
$5,217,528
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,889,883
Publicly traded securities
$526,356
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,136,388
Net assets with donor restrictions
$81,140
Gross unrelated business income
$62,708
Gross receipts
$2,170,590
Employees
10
Year formed
1928
State of legal domicile
NC

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOSHUA BLEDSOESTATE AG ED
Officer
–$164,810
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOSHUA BLEDSOESTATE AG ED
Officer
–$117,585
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOSHUA BLEDSOESTATE AG ED
Officer
40$111,392$43,310

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
CAMPUS BOX 7654, RALEIGH, NC 27695-0001
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOSHUA BLEDSOE, CAMPUS BOX 7654, RALEIGH, NC 276957654
Signed the 990
JOSHUA BLEDSOE, STATE AG ED LEADER
Phone
(919) 515-4206
Return prepared by
RABON & DAILEY LLP

Mission

TO MAKE 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 August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MEMBERSHIP LEVEL CONTINUES TO GROW AND IS NOW OVER 48,500. THERE HAS BEEN PROGRAM EXPANSION OVER 8 REGIONS AND THE STATE CONVENTION CONTINUES TO BE A SUCCESS.
  • DEPRECIATION OF CAMP BUILDINGS AND STAFF HOUSE
    Expenses $146,030
  • SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE WHITE LAKE CENTER (CAMP).
    Expenses $1,816,617

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-6061314
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,238,321
Income (IRS master file)
$2,170,590

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$2,170,590$2,136,167$5,238,321XML
990-TAugust 2025–––IRS
990August 2024$1,989,228$1,938,984$5,218,434XML
990-TAugust 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$1,998,715$1,859,206$5,180,680XML
990-TAugust 2023–––IRS
990August 2022$3,210,840$1,618,078$5,044,207IRS
990-TAugust 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990-TAugust 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––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 56-6061314).

Questions about FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA is 56-6061314.
Is FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
Which annual return does FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 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 due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JOSHUA BLEDSOE.
Who are the officers and directors of FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,810 (JOSHUA BLEDSOE, STATE AG ED).
How much revenue does FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,170,590, expenses of $2,136,167 and total assets of $5,238,321 at year end.

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