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The New York State FFA Leadership Training Foundation Inc
Croghan, NY · EIN 156012484 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE O52Z · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$4.8M
employees
48
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

To support and assist in the development of our greatest resource...young people.To provide businesses, associations, other foundations and individuals the opportunity to support New York FFA.To recognize and award New York FFA members for their achievements in leadership, career development, and agricultural knowledge.To expand interest and enrollment in agree-science courses and FFA Chapters throughout New York.To educate the general population of New York about the diversity of New York State agriculture and its necessary role in everyday life.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State FFA Leadership Training Foundation Inc supports youth development through leadership and agricultural education initiatives. It provides opportunities for businesses, foundations, and individuals to support New York FFA members. The foundation recognizes student achievements in leadership, career development, and agricultural knowledge, and works to expand enrollment in agricultural science courses and FFA chapters across New York State.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Agricultural Education Outreach
Works to expand interest and enrollment in agricultural science courses and FFA chapters throughout New York
FFA Member Recognition and Awards
Recognizes and awards New York FFA members for achievements in leadership, career development, and agricultural knowledge
Leadership Training Support
Supports leadership development opportunities for FFA members across New York State
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • FFA and Agricultural Education Support 3 activities
    • Expansion of agricultural science education and FFA enrollment
      Works to increase interest and enrollment in agricultural science courses and FFA chapters throughout New York State.
    • Recognition and awards for FFA member achievements
      Recognizes and awards New York FFA members for accomplishments in leadership, career development, and agricultural knowledge.
    • Youth development through leadership and agricultural education programs
      Supports youth development by delivering leadership, career development, and agricultural education programs to FFA members across New York State.
  • Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 1 activity
    • Public education on New York agriculture
      Conducts public education initiatives to inform New York residents about the diversity and importance of agriculture within the state.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.55M
Contributions & grants$206K13%
Program service revenue$1.12M72%
Investment income$53K3%
Other revenue$169K
expenses
Total expenses$1.17M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$415K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.94M
Cash$624K
Investments$815K
Liabilities$1.09M
Net assets$4.85M
Liquid reserves14.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +42.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Todd Lighthall Executive Director 40 $68K
board members · 3
  • John Wagner — Vice Chair
  • Jon Clayson — Chair
  • Matthew Greene — Treasurer
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Partnership-Driven Youth Development
    methodology: partnership_driven_youth_development
    By collaborating with businesses, associations, foundations, and individuals, we amplify youth development in agricultural education and leadership because external partnerships expand resources, mentorship, and real-world learning opportunities that strengthen program impact.