Nonprofit · EIN 62-1448269
TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, TN 38402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,028,748 | $381,109 | $647,639 | $11,589,106 | $28,730 | $11,560,376 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $680,391 | $334,246 | $346,145 | $10,546,641 | $26,607 | $10,520,034 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $540,518 | $306,941 | $233,577 | $9,260,672 | $26,244 | $9,234,428 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $323,222
- of which government grants
- $114,749
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $703,835
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $474,206
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,691
- Other revenue
- $1,691
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $100,900
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,297
- Travel
- $420
- Depreciation
- $15,812
- Program services (functional)
- $319,977
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,194
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,938
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,546,641
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,589,106
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,730
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,560,376
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $138,616
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,701,019
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,499,917
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $60,459
- Gross receipts
- $1,766,743
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2,527
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN WRIGHT | TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $184,978 | $178,404 |
| ERIC MAYBERRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $207,347 | $37,829 |
| DANIEL STRASSER | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $122,313 | $36,630 |
| JOHN CHESTER | DIST I DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $32,624 | $0 |
| JOSH OGLE | DIST II DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $30,853 | $0 |
| CHARLES HANCOCK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $28,073 | $0 |
| JAMES HASKEW | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $27,808 | $0 |
| TRAVIS TILLEY | DIST III DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $27,208 | $0 |
| DAVID RICHESIN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $26,923 | $0 |
| TODD LITTLETON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $26,353 | $0 |
| MIKE SCUDDER | DIST IV DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $20,722 | $0 |
| TERRY SNYDER | DIST V DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $17,815 | $0 |
| BRENDA BAKER | FB WOMEN STATE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $16,915 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHEDONA ROSE | TREASURER (TO DEC '23) Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $252,403 | $219,821 |
| ERIC MAYBERRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $273,335 | $40,106 |
| BRYAN WRIGHT TREASURER | TREASURER (FROM JAN '24) Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $132,062 | $130,892 |
| DANIEL STRASSER | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $123,064 | $39,747 |
| JOHN CHESTER | DIST I DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $29,499 | $0 |
| CHARLES HANCOCK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $27,353 | $0 |
| JOSH OGLE | DIST II DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $27,353 | $0 |
| JAMES HASKEW | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $27,338 | $0 |
| TRAVIS TILLEY | DIST III DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $26,633 | $0 |
| DAVID RICHESIN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $26,353 | $0 |
| MIKE SCUDDER | DIST IV DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $26,169 | $0 |
| CATHERINE VIA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (TO DEC '23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $15,961 | $0 |
| TERRY SNYDER | DIST V DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $15,791 | $0 |
| BRENDA BAKER | FB WOMEN STATE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $15,491 | $0 |
| TODD LITTLETON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (FROM DEC '23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC MAYBERRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $711,249 | $43,086 |
| RHEDONA ROSE | TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $198,798 | $166,952 |
| DANIEL STRASSER | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $114,867 | $39,876 |
| DAVID RICHESIN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $27,429 | $0 |
| JOHN CHESTER | DIST I DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $27,256 | $0 |
| JAMES HASKEW | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $27,091 | $0 |
| JOSH OGLE | DIST II DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $26,889 | $0 |
| CHARLES HANCOCK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $26,601 | $0 |
| MIKE SCUDDER | DIST IV DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $26,106 | $0 |
| TRAVIS TILLEY | DIST III DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $24,738 | $0 |
| CATHERINE VIA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $16,997 | $0 |
| TERRY SNYDER | DIST V DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $16,727 | $0 |
| BRENDA BAKER | FB WOMEN STATE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $16,577 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 313, COLUMBIA, TN 38402-0313
- In care of
- % CHARLES CURTIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS BUIE, 147 BEAR CREEK PIKE PO BOX 313, COLUMBIA, TN 384020313
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS BUIE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (931) 388-7872
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON LAMBERT LLP
Mission
SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES AGRICULTURAL LEARNING IN THE STATE INCLUDING PROVIDING TEACHING MATERIALS, TEACHER TRAINING, FARM TOURS, SCHOLARSHIPS, FUNDS FOR OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- WORKSHOPS:IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE LITERACY ACROSS THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TWENTY-FIVE WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENT TEACHERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING TEACHER WORKSHOPS AT ELEVEN STATE-WIDE WORKSHOPS, SIX COUNTY WORKSHOPS, AND FOUR PRE-SERVICE WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENT TEACHERS. TWELVE AMBASSADORS CONDUCT LOCAL WORKSHOPS FOR THEIR PEERS. TEACHING MATERIALS WITH LESSON ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED FREE TO WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS. THE WORKSHOPS ARE PRESENTED BY STAFF AND CONSULTANTS WHO HAVE A FARM AND EDUCATION BACKGROUND.Expenses $224,077 · grants $5,000
- FARM TOURS:44 FARM TOUR GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,500 WERE GIVEN TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS TO HOST A FARM DAY TOUR FOR THE SCHOOLS IN THEIR COUNTY ON A GRADE LEVEL BASIS WHICH VARIES WITH THE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM REACHING OVER 9,500 STUDENTS. THE FARM TOURS HELP THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING ABOUT WHERE THEIR FOOD AND FIBER COME FROM AND THE REQUIREMENTS TO PRODUCE THE VARIOUS FOOD CROPS. THE COUNTY FARM BUREAU USES THE GRANT MONEY TO RENT REPORTABLE RESTROOMS, PAY FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION AND TO PROVIDE COLORING BOOKS, COMIC BOOKS, AND OTHER AGRICULTURE LITERACY MATERIALS.Expenses $43,500 · grants $43,500
- GRANTMAKING:THE FOUNDATION SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOSTER AGRICULTURAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. THIS YEAR, THE FOUNDATION WAS PLEASED TO DONATE TO THE TN AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE FARM AND FOREST FAMILIES OF TENNESSEE.Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000
- OUTDOOR CLASSROOM GRANTS:54 CLASSROOM GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,400 WERE GIVEN TO SCHOOLS THAT HAVE TEACHERS AND WHO ATTEND STATE AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE THE STUDENTS WITH MANY HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT ARE RELATED TO MATCH, SCIENCE, LITERATURE, SOCIAL STUDIES, NUTRITION AND AGRICULTURE. WITH ALL THIS TIED TOGETHER, THE CLASSROOM GRANTS REACH MANY DIFFERENT CURRICULUMS AND ALL GRADE LEVELS WITHIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEMMEMORIAL GRANTS:EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PRESENTED TO DESERVING AGRICULTURE STUDENTS WHO ARE A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR, OR SENIOR. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PRESENTED AT THE TENNESSEE YOUNG FARMERS AND RANCHERS SUMMER CONFERENCE EACH YEAR.THE FOUNDATION ALSO SELLS COOKBOOKS HONORING REGIONAL RECIPES.Expenses $27,400 · grants $27,400 · revenue $1,691
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-1448269
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,589,106
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,766,743
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,028,748 | $381,109 | $11,589,106 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $680,391 | $334,246 | $10,546,641 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $540,518 | $306,941 | $9,260,672 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $816,918 | $249,194 | $8,707,216 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 62-1448269).
Questions about TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM
- What is the EIN of TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM is 62-1448269.
- Is TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM 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 TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM 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 TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM 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 TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CHRIS BUIE.
- Who are the officers and directors of TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,028,748, expenses of $381,109 and total assets of $11,589,106 at year end.
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