Blackland Income Growth Program Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Blackland Income Growth Program (B.I.G.) is an open organization and as such, cordially invites and welcomes the full support of all persons having a personal interest in the general well-being of the agricultural and agri-business economy of the area. Educational programs conducted by B.I.G. serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, handicap or national origin. Each year Blackland Income Growth awards scholarships to outstanding 4-H members in Texas Blackland counties.
- Income
- $151,010
- Spending
- $147,313
- Reserves
- 4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 96%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
- $20,507 spent. The 62nd annual B.I.G. Conference was held January 9-10, 2024 in Waco, TX. Educational programs covered topics including Horticulture, Beef, Grain, Cotton, Forage and Landowner Management. Keynote speaker was Dr. Jason Johnson, Associate Professor and Extension Economist with Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.B.I.G. was also able to award $13,000 in scholarships to high school seniors from the 23 county Blackland Area.
- $126,806 spent. Each year B.I.G. hosts a tour to an area of the United States to study various aspects of agriculture around the country. The 2024 tour went to Vermont and toured Shelburne Farms (Windmill Ranch), a historical education farm with a prominent windmill and protected land. Shelburne Farms is a well-known agricultural and educational non-profit that has preserved a large portion of its property for farming and conservation. The Tour also toured Trapp Brewery in Stowe, VT, a 30,000 square foot facility and historic brewery started in the 1940's. The group learned how the beers are made, and the purpose of each piece of equipment. The group was also able to tour McKnight Farm, a family-owned organic dairy, beef, and pork farm in central Vermont.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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