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Future Farmers of America State Associations & Local Chapter

EIN 74-6104609 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TXFFA MAKES A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS BY DEVELOPING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR PREMIER LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND CAREER SUCCESS THROUGH AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
10
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$127,067, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 August 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 (4)
  1. $1.9 million spent. AWARDS, MEMBERSHIP, AND SCHOLARSHIPS - TEXAS FFA WORKS WITH VARIOUS HIGHER EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENTS, AWARDS, DEGREES OF MEMBERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM, PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND SUPPORT MEMBERS' POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION GOALS. THE FFA ALSO PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO SERVE AS ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF STUDENT OFFICERS AND DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION.
  2. $1.8 million spent. STATE CONVENTION - THE TEXAS FFA IS PROUD TO HOST THE LARGEST YOUTH LED CONVENTION IN TEXAS AND RANKS IN THE TOP FIVE OF LARGEST CONVENTIONS IN TEXAS. THE TEXAS STATE CONVENTION TRAVELS EACH SUMMER TO A HOST CITY WHERE OUR MEMBERS HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET WITH THEIR PEERS FROM ACROSS TEXAS, BE RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE, PARTICIPATE IN CONDUCTION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S BUSINESS, ELECTING NEW OFFICERS, AND THE CHANCE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOST CITY AND REGION OF TEXAS.
  3. $393,658 spent. CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS - TEXAS FFA HOSTS VARIOUS STUDENT CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHAPTERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO FACILITATE A HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF PROGRAMS OF ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE ANNUAL STRATEGIC ACTION PLANS TO ENGAGE MEMBERS AND ALLOCATE RESOURCES. THESE WORKSHOPS ARE ALSO INTENDED TO FOSTER PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP ROLES AND FUNCTIONS.
  4. $217,616 spent. SWINE VALIDATION - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS FFA OPERATES A LIVESTOCK PROJECT OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION VERIFICATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL LIVESTOCK SHOWS. TEXAS FFA OPERATES THE SWINE PORTION OF THE OVERALL STATE PROGRAM, WHICH IS REFERRED TO AS VALIDATION. TEXAS FFA RECEIVES FROM PARTICIPATING COUNTIES IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON EACH ANIMAL, INCLUDING DNA SAMPLES AND WORKS WITH SHOWS TO ADDRESS DISCREPANCIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 August 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 January 1945.

    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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