The New York State FFA Leadership Traini

EIN: 156012484 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Croghan, NY

Total Revenue
$1,843,055
Total Expenses
$1,479,314
Total Assets
$6,952,740
Net Assets
$5,535,635
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1946
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Jonathan Clayson
Phone
3153461222
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The New York State FFA Leadership Traini, founded in 1946, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $364K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

To support and assist in the development of our greatest resource...young people.To provide businesses, associations, other foundations and individuals the opportunity to support New York FFA.To recognize and award New York FFA members for their achievements in leadership, career development, and agricultural knowledge.To expand interest and enrollment in agree-science courses and FFA Chapters throughout New York.To educate the general population of New York about the diversity of New York State agriculture and its necessary role in everyday life.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,177,413 Revenue: $1,227,739

To develope students potential for leadership, personal growth and career success by providing positive learning experience with educational programing

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $548,184
Program Service Revenue $1,154,670
Investment Income $73,069
Other Revenue $67,132
TOTAL REVENUE $1,843,055

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $568,604
Fundraising Expenses $89,929
Program Expenses $1,177,413
Other Expenses $910,710
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,479,314

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,843,055 $1,650,593 +0.1%
Expenses $1,479,314 $1,327,242 +0.1%
Net Income $363,741 $323,351 +0.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
56
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$69,000
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Wagner Vice Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Clayson Chair 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Greene Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Snider Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Lighthall Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$69,000 $0 $69,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,843,055 $1,479,314 $6,952,740 $363,741
2024 $1,650,593 $1,327,242 $6,226,804 $323,351
2023 $1,548,876 $1,166,263 $5,936,764 $382,613
2022 $1,087,287 $1,157,313 $5,466,621 $-70,026
2021 $1,226,408 $908,451 $5,663,495 $317,957
2020 $1,262,001 $626,163 $5,437,776 $635,838
2019 $3,361,092 $1,291,444 $4,583,432 $2,069,648
2018 $1,272,489 $1,157,161 $2,102,571 $115,328
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