Indiana Boer Goat Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Indiana Boer Goat Association is a volunteer organization of Boer goat and meat goat enthusiasts, exhibitors and producers who have come together to serve, support, and advance the Boer goat and meat goat industry in Indiana. One of the main goals of the IBGA is and has always been to promote and support the youth interested in our industry throughout the State of Indiana. Throughout 2024, we hosted several livestock shows, workshops, and supported youth throughout the state.
- Income
- $76,541
- Spending
- $68,380
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
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 (3)
- $12,043 spent. Goatcon - a two-day workshop with invited speakers providing educational workshops, hands on clinics and seminars to 200+ participants from 5+ states. More than 80 head of goats were exhibited and attendees learned about nutrition, reproduction, health and husbandry of goats.
- $39,608 spent. Livestock shows - in 2024, the IBGA held six livestock shows across the state of Indiana. We have more than 160 youth members and 33 farm memberships. More than 700 head of goats and 282 exhibitors participated. Each show maintains several expenses, such as judge fees, travel, and awards. At the end of the season, an awards banquet is held where top exhibitors are rewarded for their success with several awards, including banners, buckles, product, and other useful items.
- $11,244 spent. IBGA Spring Spectacular - annually we host a livestock sale where invited consignors, including our youth members, can consign their livestock to a public auction. As the host, we secure the facility, volunteers, auctioneer, and market and clerk the sale. Consignors pay a fee per consigned entry to support expenses; consignors receive all money from the sale of their animal(s).
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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