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Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania

EIN 27-1943466 · Harrisburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE BUILD AND INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS, AND ADVOCATES FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY INDUSTRY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$156,012, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $992,359 spent. THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN INNOVATIVE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY AREAS INCLUDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, CONSUMER AWARENESS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RESULTING IN A VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY INDUSTRY. DISCOVER DAIRY: AN ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE, MULTI-LEVEL LESSON SERIES THAT REACHED 1.7 MILLION STUDENTS AND 42,000 EDUCATORS TO SHOW STUDENTS HOW DAIRY FARMS CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITIES. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE ODAIRY LEADERS OF TOMORROW: AN ONLINE CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO WORK IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY THAT REACHED 38,143 STUDENTS AND 805 EDUCATORS TO OFFER STUDENTS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION IN DAIRY, DAIRY HERD MANAGEMENT, DAIRY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, AND DAIRY TECHNOLOGIES. IN ADDITION, TWO FARM TOUR DAYS WERE PLANNED IN BLAIR COUNTY (FALL 2024) AND LEBANON COUNTY (SPRING 2025) WITH A TOTAL OF 129 STUDENTS AND 16 EDUCATORS PARTICIPATING IN THE DAY LONG PROGRAMS WHICH FEATURED DAIRY FARM TOURS AND CAREER ROTATIONS. LASTLY, TWO EXPLORATION EXPERIENCES WERE PLANNED IN THE AREA OF VETERINARY SCIENCE (NOVEMBER 2024 AND APRIL 2025) WITH 54 STUDENTS AND 9 EDUCATORS PARTICIPATING IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND CAREER EXPLORATION DURING THE EVENT.SCHOLARSHIPS: SEVERAL DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOUNDATION, INCLUDING A STUDENT LEADER SCHOLARSHIP, A DAIRY LEADERS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP, A DLT TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP, AND A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, ALL DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION TO WORK IN PENNSYLVANIA'S DAIRY INDUSTRY. IN 2024-25, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 14 STUDENTS AND 1 EDUCATOR. IN ADDITION, 42 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND TWO ADVISORS ATTENDED THE DAIRY SUMMIT THROUGH THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIPS.INTERNSHIPS: A PROGRAM THAT PAIRS COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN DAIRY CAREERS WITH DAIRY FARM OPERATIONS TO COMPLETE A 10 TO 12 WEEK INTERNSHIP. EIGHT ON-FARM INTERNS PARTICIPATED IN THE SUMMER OF 2025.CALVING CORNER: AN EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AT THE PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW THAT IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AMONG FARM SHOW ATTENDEES OF HOW DAIRY FARM FAMILIES CARE FOR THEIR ANIMALS AND THEIR FARMS. THE CALVING CORNER WAS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2025 PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW AND REACHED MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 November 2010.

    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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