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Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Inc Foundation

EIN 41-1587595 · Luverne, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Increase agriculture literacy through K-12 education by incorporating standards based curriculum, resources, regional curriculum specialists and outreach, professional development for educators, virtual field trips for classrooms, and Farm Camp immersive experiences for classroooms, including career lessons.

Income
$479,481
Spending
$458,780
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 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 (5)
  1. $115,296 spent. Minnesota AgMag Series: This cornerstone resource was developed to help increase agricultural literacy across Minnesota and help people understand why agriculture should be valued by all. Grade specific issues, K-6, two per grade level released in the fall and spring, round out a total of fourteen issues in the series. A robust website provides a digital and flippable experience of the paper resource in addition to curriculum connections, activities, videos, blogs and special features to further enhance the take home AgMag Series resources.
  2. $62,009 spent. Resource Specialists: Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom provides many resources to K-12 educators across the state with a vision that agriculture is valued by all. Resources include curriculum, free print pieces, teacher tours, grants and more. Resource Specialists provide training, support, and work to engage educators in the consistent use of MAITC offerings. Resource Specialists are positioned across the state to reach educators in all 87 counties.
  3. $48,594 spent. Farm Camp Minnesota: Farm Camp Minnesota serves as a connector of the classroom to agricultural experiences reaching students grades 5-12. To increase agricultural literacy through engaging experiences that allow students to personally interact with agriculture and meet the many faces behind the production of food, fiber, fuel and natural resources. Farm Camp Minnesota is a three part immersive experience customized for classrooms, include lessons based on agriculture, a visit tour with farm industry representatives, and ag career tour lessons and exploration.
  4. $35,269 spent. Outreach Programs: Outreach Programs have been implemented to increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education. This is accomplished by implementing a variety of programs including standards based curriculum, resources, professional development for educators, and virtual field trips.
  5. $22,478 spent. Agriculture Literacy Grants: Grants and awards were awarded to teachers or schools for special Agricultural Literacy projects not otherwise feasible given tight school district budgets. Teachers can apply for first year grants and/or agricultural literacy grants for classroom enhancements.

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 October 13, 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 1987.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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