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Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation

EIN 26-2259766 · Chatham, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT REGIONAL AGRICULTURE WHILE OFFERING A COMMUNITY BASED VENUE TO EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN. THIS ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION DESCRIBES THE WAY IN WHICH THE FOUNDATION WILL REACH ITS VISION. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A VENUE THROUGH WHICH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE IS FOSTERED. THE FOUNDATION HOSTS REGIONAL GROUPS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FORUMS TO DISCUSS AGRICULTURAL BEST PRACTICES AND PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION WILL WORK TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PRODUCERS THROUGH EDUCATION AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$950,670
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 52%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $769,565 spent. PROVIDE FREE OR REDUCED RENTAL FEES IN THE CONFERENCE CENTER AND ARENA TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE. TOTAL PROVIDED IN 2025 EQUALING 15 RENTALS HAVING A RETAIL VALUE OF $6,800.
  2. PROVIDE FREE RENTAL FEES IN THE CONFERENCE CENTER AND ARENA TO REGIONAL FFA,4H AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. 21 RENTALS WERE USED IN 2025 WITH A RETAIL VALUE OF $33,200.
  3. PROVIDES AN 2,500 SQUARE FEET FARMERS' MARKET PAVILION INCLUDING A BATHROOM FACILITY, ELECTRICITY AND WATER AT NO CHARGE TO PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY REGIONAL FARMERS TO MARKET AND SELL THEIR AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS FROM MAY-SEPTEMBER OF 2025. VALUE OF $20,000 PER SEASON. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA SENDS $20,000 TO THE OLDE DOMINION AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION TO RUN AND MAINTAIN THE FARMERS' MARKET.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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