irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $39KEDUCATIONAL & TRAINING PROGRAMS - YOUTH, SCHOLARSHIPS, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS, JUNIOR CAMP PROGRAMS, VISIONING PROGRAM, DEAF ACTIVITIES, AND MISC.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Service Program
Encourages and recognizes local Grange service projects; includes annual reporting and awards for top participating Granges
Junior Grange
Youth leadership program that develops communication, community service, and personal skills in children through structured activities, contests, and officer roles
Lecturer’s Program
Provides educational and inspirational programming for Grange meetings; supports members in organizing balanced programs with music, contests, and community outreach
Legislative Program
Coordinates advocacy efforts across New York State on issues including agriculture, education, health, and taxation; organizes Legislative Day and supports local Granges in engaging with elected officials
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Youth and young adult leadership engagementAppoints Youth and Young Adult Ambassadors to strengthen youth integration and representation within the organization. Facilitates youth participation in governance and programming across departments.
- Youth educational and leadership development programsProvides comprehensive youth programming including scholarships, vocational education, student loan assistance, junior camp programs, visioning programs, and activities for the deaf. Programs focus on leadership skill building, communication development through contests and officer roles, and personal growth in crafts, sports, photography, art, and talent sharing. Includes an annual Spring Weekend event and a camping program that integrates Grange heritage with recreation and leadership.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy and legislative policy developmentConducts advocacy efforts to shape public policy in support of agriculture and rural-urban connections. Holds an annual meeting each October to set legislative priorities and hosts State Legislative Day at the NYS Grange Headquarters. Receives and processes legislative resolutions from local and Pomona Granges for state-level action.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Community liaison and outreachActs as a liaison between Granges and the broader community by inviting community members to participate in programs and offering to present programs for other organizations. Facilitates connections between Community and Junior Granges and the State Grange through information sharing and report submission.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Local Grange unit support and capacity buildingSupports over 100 local Granges across New York State with training, reporting systems, and incentives. Offers regional G.O.A.L. seminars for leadership and membership development, collects annual community service reports, awards cash prizes for top reports, and submits first-place entries to the National Grange. Encourages public engagement and visibility of local Grange activities.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Member engagement and community programmingOrganizes recreational tournaments (dartball, bowling, golf, corn hole), milestone anniversary celebrations for long-standing Granges, and regular educational, inspirational, and recreational programs at meetings. Promotes member involvement through contests, facility rentals, and an online merchandise store. Provides supply lists and forms for members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding for youth educational programs and local Grange reportingAwards grants totaling $13,075 ($7,000 and $6,075) to support youth educational and training initiatives. Provides a $250 award to any State Grange that receives community service reports from at least 25% of its local Granges, contingent on timely submission.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$786K
Contributions & grants$78K10%
Program service revenue$73K9%
Investment income$448K57%
Other revenue$187K
expenses
Total expenses$466K
Program expenses17%
Admin / overhead83%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$99K
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4.44M
Cash$1.48M
Investments$2.35M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$4.44M
Liquid reserves98.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +87.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA GREEN | PRESIDENT | 30 | $16K |
| RYAN ORTON | SECRETARY | 15 | $6K |
| KENNETH SMITH | TREASURER | 5 | $4K |
| DANIEL WOOLLEY | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $2K |
board members · 3
- BARBARA LAVIER — TRUSTEE
- ELAINE SMITH — TRUSTEE
- MELVIN PHELPS — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Cortlanes Bowling Alley Partner — Host venue for the NYS Grange bowling tournament.
- Council of Agricultural Organizations Partner — State Grange members serve on the council.
- National Grange Network — Submits top-performing community service report from New York State Grange for national-level judging.
- National Grange Youth Network — Participates in the National Grange Youth Program and references national resources.
- New York State Assembly Government — Engages with State Assembly members through District Dialogue visits and shares legislative priorities.
- New York State Senate Government — Engages with State Senators through District Dialogue visits and shares legislative priorities.
- North East Lecturer’s Conference Network — Participates in regional lecturer collaboration through the North East Lecturer’s Conference.
- Regional G.O.A.L. Seminars Partner — Collaborates with Regional G.O.A.L. Seminars to deliver leadership and membership training.
- Rural Schools Association Partner — State Grange members serve on the association.
- Ryan Orton Partner — Co-Director of the Grange Camp program, involved in program delivery and leadership.
- Sherri Horner Partner — Co-Director of the Grange Camp program, responsible for registration and coordination.
- Sherri Horner Partner — Junior Grange Director who leads and coordinates the Junior Grange program in New York State.
- State Grange Network — Coordinates family activities and communications across the state-level organization.
- State Soil and Water Conservation Committee Government — State Grange members serve on the committee.
- Vassar Golf Course Partner — Host venue for the NYS Grange golf tournament.
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.
- Democratic Member Engagement to Influence Policy and Strengthen Civic Responsibilitymethodology: democratic_cooperation_for_civic_engagementBy practicing democratic cooperation and facilitating direct member-legislator dialogue, the Grange enhances civic responsibility and influences agricultural and community policy because participatory governance builds trust, accountability, and political efficacy among members.
- Family and Community Ties as Foundations for Self-Sufficiencymethodology: family_based_community_developmentBy strengthening family relationships and fostering cooperative community networks, the Grange promotes self-sufficiency and rural prosperity because resilient social bonds enable collective problem-solving, mutual support, and sustained civic engagement.
- Youth Development Through Integrated Mentorship and Strengths-Based Participationmethodology: strengths_based_youth_developmentBy combining supportive adult mentorship with strengths-based programming and inclusive competition, the Grange fosters youth confidence, competence, and long-term organizational engagement because non-contingent encouragement and personalized exploration promote intrinsic motivation and identity formation.