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NEW YORK CORN AND SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
SILVER SPRINGS, NY · EIN 161352128 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nycornsoy.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$286K
employees
1
volunteers
13
mission · from form 990

TO REPRESENT CORN AND SOYBEAN PRODUCERS' INTERESTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association (NYCSGA) is a farmer-led organization representing the interests of corn and soybean producers in New York State. It advocates for favorable agricultural policies, administers the state soybean checkoff program, and funds research, education, and outreach initiatives to support growers. The association also organizes events, promotes best practices, and recognizes leadership within the farming community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION: THE NEW YORK CORN AND SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION INVESTED IN A RANGE OF COMMUNICATION EFFORTS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE FARMERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC. THIS INCLUDED PUBLISHING A REGULAR GROWER-FACING NEWSLETTER, SPONSORING INDUSTRY EVENTS, PROMOTING AND ADMINISTERING THE ANNUAL CORN AND SOYBEAN YIELD CONTEST, AND FUNDING TARGETED ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THESE INITIATIVES SUPPORTED OUTREACH, ENCOURAGED BEST PRACTICES, CELEBRATED GROWER ACHIEVEMENTS, AND INCREASED AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF NEW YORK-GROWN CORN AND SOYBEANS.
  2. #2 $0
    RESEARCH: THE NEW YORK CORN AND SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION FUNDED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROJECTS TO SUPPORT SOYBEAN PRODUCTION AND INNOVATION IN NEW YORK. INVESTMENTS FOCUSED ON AGRONOMIC RESEARCH, PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT, VARIETY TRIALS, AND SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES. THESE PROJECTS WERE CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND THE RESULTS WERE SHARED WITH GROWERS THROUGH FIELD DAYS, REPORTS, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY OF NEW YORK SOYBEAN FARMS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

NYCSGA Yield Contest
Annual competition that recognizes high-yield corn and soybean producers across five regions of New York, promoting best practices and innovation in production.
Research & Education Projects
Funds agronomic research, pest management, variety trials, and sustainability practices through a competitive grant process using checkoff and state funds.
Soybean Checkoff Program
Manages New York's share of the national soybean checkoff, collecting 0.5% of the sale price per bushel to fund state-specific research, promotion, and education initiatives for soybean farmers.
Summer Crop Summit
Mid-year gathering offering field-based education, expert presentations, and networking opportunities for corn and soybean growers during the growing season.
Winter Expo
Annual educational event featuring sessions on grain markets, farm profitability, agricultural policy, and industry trends, along with recognition of leadership in New York agriculture.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 4 activities
    • Administering checkoff programs and remittances
      Operates as the Qualified State Soybean Board for New York, investing soybean checkoff funds into promotion, education, and research projects, and using Checkoff Pro to streamline reporting and payments for first purchasers.
    • Operating membership and communication programs for farmers
      Distributes a quarterly magazine, publishes a newsletter, offers member discounts for events, and provides a community platform with benefits and connections to support New York corn and soybean farmers.
    • Producing media content to promote soybean farming
      Produces a limited video series highlighting young soybean growers in New York State to showcase the future of soybean farming and raise consumer awareness.
    • Providing educational programs and events for growers
      Hosts and organizes annual events including the Winter Expo and Summer Crop Summit, featuring educational sessions on grain markets, farm profitability, agricultural policy, and industry trends, along with speaker handouts and presentations for corn and soybean growers.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Administering a statewide soybean yield contest
      Runs an annual yield contest that awards high-performing soybean growers with prizes including plaques, memberships, cash, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Commodity Classic.
  • Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocating for corn and soybean farmers at state and federal levels
      Represents the interests of New York corn and soybean farmers through advocacy efforts, including participation in Commodity Classic, fly-in events to Washington, DC, and coordination with the Executive Director and board members on policy issues.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Funding research on corn and soybean production and sustainability
      Invests soybean checkoff funds and state-provided funding into research projects focused on agronomic practices, pest and disease management, variety trials, and sustainability to support corn and soybean farming in New York State.
  • FFA and Agricultural Education Support 1 activity
    • Recognizing leadership and achievement in New York agriculture
      Administers annual awards including the Seeds of Tomorrow Award for emerging leaders and the New York Legacy Farmer Award for lifetime contributions, honoring individuals for innovation, dedication, and leadership in the agricultural community.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.23M
Contributions & grants$200K16%
Program service revenue$1000K81%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$1.21M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$140K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$452K
Cash$251K
Investments$0
Liabilities$166K
Net assets$286K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
COLLEEN KLEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $129K
board members · 11
  • BRAD MACAULEY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • CHRIS BAY — DIRECTOR
  • EMMALINE LONG — SECRETARY
  • LOREN HEROD — DIRECTOR
  • MARC KRIEGER — DIRECTOR
  • MARK HUMBERT — DIRECTOR
  • MATT TOUSSAINT — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL MEISENZAHL — TREASURER
  • PHIL PANEK — DIRECTOR
  • SETH PRITCHARD — PAST PRESIDENT
  • TOM CORCORAN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • American Soybean Association Partner — Collaborates through the ASA Soy Action Center to support member advocacy on policy issues.
  • Checkoff Pro Partner — Technology platform partner for soybean checkoff reporting and remittance processing.
  • Commodity Classic Partner — Collaborates with Commodity Classic to provide a trip for the Grand Champion of the soybean yield contest.
  • Commodity Classic Partner — Participates in Commodity Classic, a national agricultural event, as part of advocacy and industry engagement.
  • NYCSGA Network — Hosts the Winter Expo and presents annual awards to individuals and families in New York agriculture.
  • NYCSGA board of directors Government — Responsible for investing soybean checkoff funds into promotion and education projects.
  • National Corn Growers Association Network — NYCSGA is affiliated with the National Corn Growers Association, as indicated by collaboration on policy agenda and shared focus.
  • National Corn Growers Association Partner — Partners with NCGA through the Legislative Action Center to facilitate member engagement with federal policymakers.
  • Qualified State Soybean Board Government — NYCSGA serves as the Qualified State Soybean Board for New York.
  • Rodman Lott & Son Farms Partner — Hosted the 2026 Summer Crop Summit at their farm location in Seneca Falls, NY.
  • United Soybean Board Partner — Receives remittances from the New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association for national soybean promotion and research.
  • national soy checkoff program Network — NYCSGA participates in the national soy checkoff program as part of its role managing state checkoff funds.
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.

  • Checkoff-Funded Research and Knowledge Dissemination
    methodology: checkoff_research_extension
    By investing farmer-funded checkoff dollars into competitive, research-driven initiatives and sharing results through extension and outreach, the association improves farm productivity and profitability, because science-based innovation combined with practical education leads to adoption of high-impact farming practices.
  • Farmer-Led Advocacy and Collective Action
    methodology: farmer_led_advocacy
    By operating as a farmer-led, unified organization, the association amplifies grower voices in policy and market development, because collective, peer-driven advocacy is more effective in advancing shared agricultural interests and securing favorable outcomes for corn and soybean producers.
  • Peer Learning and Leadership Development
    methodology: peer_learning_leadership_pipeline
    By creating structured opportunities for peer networking, leadership recognition, and next-generation engagement, the association strengthens the resilience and continuity of New York agriculture, because farmer-to-farmer learning and visible pathways for leadership increase innovation, retention, and community cohesion.