New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association Inc
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What it says it does
ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP NEW AND EXPANDED MARKETS FOR CORN AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTS, ORGANIZE AND ASSIST LOCAL CORN AND SOYBEAN GROWER ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO SPONSOR RESEARCH ON CORN AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTION, UTILIZATION, AND MARKETING, THUS ENHANCING THE LIVELIHOOD OF THE NEW YORK CORN AND SOYBEAN PRODUCERS. THE ASSOCIATION IS ALSO A QUALIFIED STATE SOYBEAN BOARD AND ADMINISTERS NEW YORK'S SOYBEAN CHECKOFF.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 13
- Highest pay
- $129,065, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (3)
- PROMOTION: TO EXPAND DOMESTIC MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW YORK SOYBEAN PRODUCERS, THE NEW YORK CORN AND SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO CLEAN FUELS ALLIANCE AMERICA PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. THIS INVESTMENT SUPPORTED NATIONAL AND IN-STATE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS HIGHLIGHTING THE BENEFITS OF BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESEL MADE FROM U.S. SOYBEANS. THESE EFFORTS CONTRIBUTED TO INCREASED DEMAND FOR SOY-BASED FUELS, HELPING DRIVE MARKET GROWTH AND ENHANCE THE VALUE OF SOYBEANS PRODUCED IN NEW YORK.
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not on the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 September 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 December 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 October 21, 2026.
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