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Leadership Idaho Agriculture Foundation Inc

EIN 94-3199109 · Meridian, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceWeak26 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 58 cents.

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

What it says it does

To educate and equip a network of leaders who advocate for idaho agriculture.

Income
$535,522
Spending
$539,045
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
0
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$110,000, executive dir

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 58 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

Weak: 26 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (6)
  1. $181,759 spent. The organization provides agricultural leadership training workshops annually for a class of no more than 30 people. The course involves four and five day sessions in four different locations throughout Idaho. The training course includes sessions on a variety of topics that relate to being a leader in Idaho's agriculture and natural resource industries. The organization also provides training for alumni of the leadership development program.
  2. $42,561 spent. The organization plans, organizes and facilitates the Idaho Ag Summit. The Summit has four main components. 1)Legislative dinner with leaders in agriculture 2)A half day progam with speakers for idaho ag leaders 3)presentation of annual award to a selected commodity or industry organization 4) presenetation of annual governor's awards for excellence in agriculture.
  3. $40,814 spent. STATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS AN EXCHANGE WHERE ALUMNI OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE INVITED TO VISIT ANOTHER STATE ON AN INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL TOUR WITH FARMERS, RANCHERS AND AGRIBUSINESSES LOCATED IN THAT STATE. THE PURPOSE IS FOR IDAHO AGRICULTURE LEADERS TO INTERACT WITH A TOTALLY DIFFERENT TYPE OF AGRICULTURE FROM WHAT IS RAISED AND PRODUCED IN IDAHO.
  4. $36,037 spent. Washington DC Experience is an opportunity offered to alumni to continue to build on the foundation that was established in the core program of LIA. This experience is a week-long immersion into the culture of our Nations Capital that gives participants a better understanding of government and National Agriculture Organizations. Participants have the opportunity to meet with the members of Idahos congressional delegation, gain a better understanding of national agricultural organizations, and tour various government agencies and landmarks. In 2025 we had a total of 16 participants in the Washington DC Experience
  5. $34,763 spent. the organization coordinates the annual congressional aides fact finding tour. The tour solicits congressional aides from washington, dc (no more than 12-14 participants) to visit idaho for a 96 hour period during the august congressional recess to learn about idaho agriculture. the tour includes meeting with various agriculture leaders in idaho, experiencing life in agriculture and learning abount many of the issues facing the industry.
  6. TAILGATE TALKS - THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH THE IDAHO DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE MOST COMMON SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES IN DAIRY, FARMING AND RANCHING OPERATIONS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIALS TO MEMBERS RAISING HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2023.

    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 July 2025.

    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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