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New York Association of FFA
Ithaca, NY · EIN 146048834 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE O52Z · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · newyorkffa.org
revenue
$194K
expenses
$160K
net assets
$167K
employees
—
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

To provide educational leadership to agricultural youth

profile · synthesized from sources

New York Association of FFA supports agricultural education for middle and high school students across New York State. It operates through school-based chapters that integrate with career and technical education, focusing on leadership development, career readiness, and personal growth. The organization partners with Cornell University and the New York State Education Department to deliver programs that prepare youth for careers in agriculture, food science, and natural resources.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

FFA Chapter Leadership Development
School-based program offering leadership training, public speaking, team collaboration, and career exploration in agriculture, food, and natural resources for grades 6–12
Grow-NY Youth Competition
Youth entrepreneurship program where selected middle and high school students pitch business ideas in agriculture, food, and technology for cash prizes and competition access
New York Youth Institute
Annual event at Cornell University where high school students research global food security challenges, present solutions, and compete for recognition as Borlaug Scholars and internship opportunities
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • FFA and Agricultural Education Support 3 activities
    • Delivers agricultural education and leadership development programs for youth
      Provides comprehensive agricultural education and leadership development programs for middle and high school students across New York State through school-based FFA chapters, focusing on personal growth, career success, and leadership skills. Programs serve both urban and rural communities and include public speaking, committee leadership, and collaborative problem-solving experiences.
    • Produces and shares educational media on agricultural topics
      Creates and distributes informational videos related to agricultural education and FFA to support student and teacher engagement in agriculture, food, and natural resources education.
    • Provides capacity-building support for agricultural education programs and FFA chapters
      Offers guidance and resources to schools and educators for implementing agricultural education programs and establishing or maintaining FFA chapters, including curriculum and program development support to prepare students for agricultural careers.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funds youth-led service projects through mini-grants
      Awards Day of Service Mini-Grants of up to $400 to support one-day youth service events in areas such as Community Safety, Hunger Health and Nutrition, Environmental Responsibility, and Community Engagement.
  • Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
    • Organizes conferences, competitions, and awards programs in agriculture and food systems
      Hosts and facilitates student participation in conferences, competitions, and awards programs that introduce youth to careers and critical issues in agriculture, food, and natural resources, including covering registration costs and supporting pitch events. Examples include the 2024 Grow-NY competition, where selected students presented business ideas and competed for cash prizes.
  • Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
    • Supports global food security education through the World Food Prize Youth Institute
      Organizes the World Food Prize New York Youth Institute at Cornell University, engaging high school students from across the state in addressing global food security and sustainability challenges. The program includes public speaking, professional networking, recognition as Borlaug Scholars, and qualification for internships.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$194K
Contributions & grants$76K39%
Program service revenue$6K3%
Investment income——
Other revenue$53K
expenses
Total expenses$160K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$167K
Cash$129K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$167K
Liquid reserves9.7 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +0.9%
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Cato-Meridian School District Partner — Regional representative for the Central region on the NYAAE Executive Council
  • Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell University through shared staff leadership and institutional affiliation.
  • Cornell University Partner — Hosts the World Food Prize New York Youth Institute on its campus.
  • Cornell University Partner — Partner in agricultural science education through its Horticulture Department and teacher education programs.
  • Cornell University Partner — Partners in offering the Grow-NY Youth Competition as part of agricultural education and youth development programming.
  • Cornell University Partner — Partnership through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to support New York Agricultural Education Outreach.
  • DCMO Boces Partner — Regional representative for the Eastern region on the NYAAE Executive Council
  • Department of Global Development Partner — Academic department co-hosting and supporting the New York Youth Institute program.
  • FFA Network — Member of the National FFA Organization network
  • Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
  • Grow-NY Partner — Collaborates to organize and fund youth participation in the Grow-NY competition, including registration, accommodations, and prizes.
  • Marcus Whitman High School Partner — Regional representative for the Western region on the NYAAE Executive Council
  • NY FFA Alumni Partner — Represented on the NYAAE Executive Council by Roger Barkman
  • NY State Education Department Government — Represented on the NYAAE Executive Council by Kelli Grab
  • NYAAE Foundation Partner — Represented on the NYAAE Executive Council by Jon Clayson
  • NYS 4-H Partner — Collaborates to support youth engagement in agriculture, food, and technology through the Grow-NY competition.
  • NYS FFA Leadership Foundation Partner — Collaborates with New York Association of FFA through shared staff and programming
  • New York Agriculture in the Classroom Partner — Partners to integrate agricultural education into youth programming through the Grow-NY competition.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Works with New York Association of FFA on career and technical education initiatives
  • New York State Education Department Partner — Collaborates with New York Agricultural Education Outreach to support school-based agricultural education programs and FFA chapters.
  • Oswegatchie Educational Center Partner — Partners with New York Association of FFA on leadership programs and facility operations
  • RAENY Partner — Represented on the NYAAE Executive Council by Vicky Gregory
  • SUNY Oswego Partner — Partner in vocational teacher education for agricultural education training.
  • SUNY Oswego Partner — Represented on the NYAAE Executive Council by Jan Woodworth as Postsecondary Rep
  • State Education Department Government — Includes a State Education Department Representative as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the board of trustees.
  • Todd Lighthall Partner — Executive director of the New York FFA Leadership Training Foundation, involved in partnership development.
  • World Food Prize Foundation Network — Organizational network through which the New York Youth Institute is coordinated.
  • educational institutions Partner — Collaborates with educational institutions to support agricultural education programs.
  • government agencies Government — Partners with government agencies to strengthen agricultural education.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Agricultural Education for Holistic Youth Development
    methodology: agricultural_education_youth_development
    By integrating agricultural education with leadership training, personal growth, and career preparation, the organization fosters well-rounded youth development because experiential learning in agriculture provides a practical, engaging context for building life skills and professional competencies.
  • Leadership Through Service and Community Engagement
    methodology: service_learning_leadership
    By combining leadership development with community service—through service-learning grants and youth-led initiatives—the organization builds effective, socially responsible leaders because leadership rooted in contribution fosters accountability, empathy, and real-world impact.
  • Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
    methodology: youth_entrepreneurship_innovation
    By engaging youth in solving global challenges and developing entrepreneurial ventures in agriculture and food systems, the organization cultivates change-making leaders because innovation and ownership in real-world contexts deepen engagement and build confidence, skills, and career pathways.