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North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom

EIN 86-1072827 · Garner, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 39% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST EDUCATORS IN TEACHING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS ABOUT IOWA AGRICULTURE AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO OUR ECONOMY AND SOCIETY.

Income
$208,254
Spending
$214,587
Spent on programs
39%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
9

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

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    39% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 (5)
  1. $69,074 spent. AD EDUCATION WEEK- COORDINATE AND TEACH A SERIES OF DAILY HANDS-ON AG PRESENTATIONS FOR UP TO FIVE DAYS, WHICH ARE HELD AT EACH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL AND EACH GRADE LEVEL FROM PRE-K TO 6TH. LESSON INCLUDE TOPICS ON PIGS, DAIRY, CORN EMBRYOLGY, ETC....
  2. $12,167 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH TOURS OF AG PRODUCTION FACILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: GRAIN PROCESSING PLANTS, HOG BUILDING OPERATIONS, AND VINEYARDS.
  3. $1,857 spent. FARM CHAT - PROVIDED TO GIVE UPPER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT A WORKING FARM THROUGH A VIRTUAL TOUR. BY USING TECHNOLOGY, THE CLASSROOM IS CONNECTED WITH A FARMER WHILE THEY GO ABOUT THEIR DAILY WORK.
  4. OTHER SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: SCHOOL VISITS AND PRESENTATIONS.
  5. OTHER SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: SCHOOL VISITS AND PRESENTATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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? 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 July 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 2004.

    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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