TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM

EIN: 621448269 501(c)(3)

COLUMBIA, TN

Total Revenue
$1,028,748
Total Expenses
$381,109
Total Assets
$11,589,106
Net Assets
$11,560,376
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
CHRIS BUIE
Phone
9313887872
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

TENNESSEE FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $648K, a strong 63% operating margin.

Mission

SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES AGRICULTURAL LEARNING IN THE STATE INCLUDING PROVIDING TEACHING MATERIALS, TEACHER TRAINING, FARM TOURS, SCHOLARSHIPS, FUNDS FOR OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $224,077

WORKSHOPS:IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE LITERACY ACROSS THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TWENTY-FIVE WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENT TEACHERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING TEACHER...

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WORKSHOPS:IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE LITERACY ACROSS THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TWENTY-FIVE WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENT TEACHERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING TEACHER WORKSHOPS AT ELEVEN STATE-WIDE WORKSHOPS, SIX COUNTY WORKSHOPS, AND FOUR PRE-SERVICE WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENT TEACHERS. TWELVE AMBASSADORS CONDUCT LOCAL WORKSHOPS FOR THEIR PEERS. TEACHING MATERIALS WITH LESSON ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED FREE TO WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS. THE WORKSHOPS ARE PRESENTED BY STAFF AND CONSULTANTS WHO HAVE A FARM AND EDUCATION BACKGROUND.

Program 2
Expenses: $43,500

FARM TOURS:44 FARM TOUR GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,500 WERE GIVEN TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS TO HOST A FARM DAY TOUR FOR THE SCHOOLS IN THEIR COUNTY ON A GRADE LEVEL BASIS WHICH VARIES WITH THE COUNTY...

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FARM TOURS:44 FARM TOUR GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,500 WERE GIVEN TO COUNTY FARM BUREAUS TO HOST A FARM DAY TOUR FOR THE SCHOOLS IN THEIR COUNTY ON A GRADE LEVEL BASIS WHICH VARIES WITH THE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM REACHING OVER 9,500 STUDENTS. THE FARM TOURS HELP THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING ABOUT WHERE THEIR FOOD AND FIBER COME FROM AND THE REQUIREMENTS TO PRODUCE THE VARIOUS FOOD CROPS. THE COUNTY FARM BUREAU USES THE GRANT MONEY TO RENT REPORTABLE RESTROOMS, PAY FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION AND TO PROVIDE COLORING BOOKS, COMIC BOOKS, AND OTHER AGRICULTURE LITERACY MATERIALS.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,000

GRANTMAKING:THE FOUNDATION SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOSTER AGRICULTURAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. THIS YEAR, THE FOUNDATION WAS PLEASED TO DONATE...

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GRANTMAKING:THE FOUNDATION SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOSTER AGRICULTURAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. THIS YEAR, THE FOUNDATION WAS PLEASED TO DONATE TO THE TN AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE FARM AND FOREST FAMILIES OF TENNESSEE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $323,222
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $703,835
Other Revenue $1,691
TOTAL REVENUE $1,028,748

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,900
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $19,938
Program Expenses $319,977
Other Expenses $280,209
TOTAL EXPENSES $381,109

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,028,748 $680,391 +0.5%
Expenses $381,109 $334,246 +0.1%
Net Income $647,639 $346,145 +0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
2527

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
4
$795,309
Total Directors
11
$500,470
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRYAN WRIGHT TREASURER 0.50
Officer
$0 $178,404 $363,382
ERIC MAYBERRY PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $37,829 $245,176
DANIEL STRASSER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $36,630 $158,943
JOHN CHESTER DIST I DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $32,624
JOSH OGLE DIST II DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $30,853
CHARLES HANCOCK DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $28,073
JAMES HASKEW VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $27,808
TRAVIS TILLEY DIST III DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $27,208
DAVID RICHESIN DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $26,923
TODD LITTLETON DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $26,353
MIKE SCUDDER DIST IV DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $20,722
TERRY SNYDER DIST V DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $17,815
BRENDA BAKER FB WOMEN STATE CHAIRMAN 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $16,915
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 $1,028,748 $381,109 $11,589,106 $647,639
2024 $680,391 $334,246 $10,546,641 $346,145
2023 $540,518 $306,941 $9,260,672 $233,577
2022 $816,918 $249,194 $8,707,216 $567,724
2021 $515,530 $225,863 $9,309,609 $289,667
2020 $497,894 $234,532 $7,763,882 $263,362
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