New York State Vegetable Growers Association Inc
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What it says it does
TO ENSURE THE UNIFICATION , VIABILITY AND LONGEVITY OF THE VEGETABLE INDUSTRY IN NEW YORK STATE THROUGH TIMELY COMMUNICATION , PROMOTION AND EDUCATION .
- Income
- $114,803
- Spending
- $79,305
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $14,731 spent. The New York State Vegetable Growers Association sponsors The Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo with Cornell Cooperative Extension, The NYS Horticultural Society, The NYS Berry Growers Association. The Expo is held in January and is a premier educational event that features current and beneficial information for growers of processing, fresh market and storage vegetables, as well as tree fruit, stone fruit and berry growers. A variety of topics are covered in these educational sessions, including sessions on cabbage, onions, potatoes, vine crops, apples and sweet corn. A trade show and related meetings are also a part of this important conference with the opportunity to earn certified pesticide applicator credits.
- Grow in NY is focused on growing and enduring food and agriculture innovation in the Grow-NY region in New York State.Increase public awareness of the importance and value of the New York State produce industry; and promotes New York producers and their product at local, regional and national levels. Related research that is done through Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension is supported by this organization as well. In addition, this association works with other agricultural organizations and government officials to promote the vegetable industry.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1989.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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