Tennessee Foundation For Agriculture In The Classroom
- Assets
- $9.3m
- Revenue
- $540.5k
- Investments
- $387.7k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Columbia, TN
- Founding
- 02/1992
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 62-1448269
Organization Overview
Tennessee Foundation For Agriculture In The Classroom is located in Columbia, TN. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Foundation For Agriculture In The Classroom is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Tennessee Foundation For Agriculture In The Classroom generated $540.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $306.9k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES AGRICULTURAL LEARNING IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKSHOPS:IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE LITERACY ACROSS THE STATE OF TN, 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.
MEMORIAL 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.
FARM TOURS:FORTY-SIX FARM TOUR GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,500 WERE GIVEN TO COUNTY FARM BUREAU'S 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 10,000 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.
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM GRANTS:SIXTY CLASSROOM GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,700 WERE GIVEN TO SCHOOLS THAT HAVE TEACHERS WHO ATTEND STATE AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE THE STUDENTS WITH MANY HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT ARE RELATED TO MATH, SCIENCE, LITERATURE, SOCIAL STUDIES, NUTRITION AND AGRICULTURE. WITH ALL THIS TIED TOGETHER, THE CLASSROOM GRANTS ARE REACHING MANY DIFFERENT CURRICULUMS AND ALL GRADE LEVELS WITHIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Mayberry President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rhedona Rose Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Daniel Strasser Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David Richesin Director-At-Large | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Chester Dist I Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
James Haskew Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $74,701 |
| Government grants | $65,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $183,086 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $322,787 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $177,147 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $38,854 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,730 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $540,518 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $66,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $15,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $47,994 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,628 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,769 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,872 |
| Office expenses | $5,643 |
| Information technology | $1,497 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,838 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,571 |
| Insurance | $121 |
| All other expenses | $374 |
| Total functional expenses | $306,941 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,947 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,287,888 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $27,583 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,337 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $54,554 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,250 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,679 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,469,752 |
| Investments—other securities | $387,682 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,260,672 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,244 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $26,244 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,161,656 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $72,772 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,260,672 |