Future Farmers of America
Also known as National Ffa Organization
Future Farmers of America reported $38.1 million in revenue and $34.2 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $80.07 went to program services, $19.93 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 47.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $344,242 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 25% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $34MFor context, the median across 212 covered youth development charities: $83.69 programs, $11.78 management, $4.53 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $38MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.1% | 82.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 19.9% | 11.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.07 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 27.2% | 80.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 47.0% | 6.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $344,242 | $274,234 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.01% | 1.76% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 15 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.4 | 15.4 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 13 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseFfa's local, state, and national programs and activities help members develop public speaking skills, conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and assume civic responsibility. Degrees earned at local, state, and national levels recognize members' increasing accomplishment
The national ffa organization, governed by a board of directors, charters state associations; provides direction; programmatic materials and support; and hosts the national ffa convention and expo, which draws over 73,000 attendees each october. The washington leadership conference usually has over 1,600 total participants (including advisors, students, and guests)
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 20.0 hrs/week | $140,679 | $140,679 | $62,884 | $344,242 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 30.0 hrs/week | $148,636 | $49,545 | $44,293 | $242,474 |
| DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECH. Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $178,338 | $0 | $39,859 | $218,197 |
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $176,561 | $0 | $39,461 | $216,022 |
| DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $152,539 | $0 | $34,093 | $186,632 |
| DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISE SVCS Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $143,534 | $0 | $32,080 | $175,614 |
| CONTROLLER - DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICE Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $139,258 | $0 | $31,124 | $170,382 |
| DIRECTOR, MARKETING COMM. Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $130,567 | $0 | $29,182 | $159,749 |
15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Future Farmers of America (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $613K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b13 · 13 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5211
- Volunteers Part I, line 64,500
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| FORBES PLACE HOTEL IL LLC Hotel services | $138,099 |
| ICE MILLER LLP Legal | $107,252 |
| FORVIS MAZARS Auditing | $106,371 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 3 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Future Farmers of America totaling $20,250 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Future Farmers of America's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Future Farmers of America reported that 80.1% of its $34.2 million in expenses went to program services, 19.9% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Future Farmers of America pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Future Farmers of America reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $344,242, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Future Farmers of America get its money?
Of $38.1 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 27.2% came from contributions and grants and 47.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Future Farmers of America a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 54-0524844 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612389349301606 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543099349301539 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202422629349300907 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343189349311974 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202202219349300920 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202112109349300941 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202031899349300223 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 54-0524844: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.