North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to assist educators in teaching kindergarten through 12th grade students about iowa agriculture and its importance to our economy and society.
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Ag education week - coordinate and teach a series of daily hands-on ag presentations for up to five days, which are held at each participating school, for each grade level from pre-k to 6th grade. Lessons include topics on pigs, sheep, dairy, corn, embryology, etc. Professional development - provide educators tours of locations such as a seed corn processing plant, a corn/soybean farm, a hog building, a vineyard, and/or a distillery to learn about the diverse agriculture industry and explore resources to translate what they have learned from the tours into lessons for their students. Farm chat - provided to give upper elementary students the opportunity to visit a working farm through a virtual tour. Using technology, the classroom is …
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Mission
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to assist educators in teaching kindergarten through 12th grade students about iowa agriculture and its importance to our economy and society.
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorth Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Garner, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 861072827. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $208K in annual revenue. 76 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861072827. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom is located in Garner, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom has $208K in annual revenue. It allocates 39% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $208K in annual revenue. The organization has 76 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 39% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Ag education week - coordinate and teach a series of daily hands-on ag presentations for up to five days, which are held at each participating school, for each grade level from pre-k to 6th grade. Lessons include topics on pigs, sheep, dairy, corn, embryology, etc. Professional development - provide educators tours of locations such as a seed corn processing plant, a corn/soybean farm, a hog building, a vineyard, and/or a distillery to learn about the diverse agriculture industry and explore resources to translate what they have learned from the tours into lessons for their students. Farm chat - provided to give upper elementary students the opportunity to visit a working... North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 39% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $208K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom are generally tax-deductible in the United States. North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861072827, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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NORTH CENTRAL IOWA AG IN THE CLASSROOM is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 76 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 76 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2003
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom
- What is North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom?
- North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Garner, United States. Ag education week - coordinate and teach a series of daily hands-on ag presentations for up to five days, which are held at each participating school, for each grade level from pre-k to 6th grade. Lessons include topics on pigs, sheep, dairy, corn, embryology, etc. Professional development - provide educators tours of locations such as a seed corn processing plant, a corn/soybean farm, a hog building, a vineyard, and/or a distillery to learn about the diverse agriculture industry and explore resources to translate what they have learned from the tours into lessons for their students. Farm chat - provided to give upper elementary students the opportunity to visit a working farm through a virtual tour. Using technology, the classroom is connected with a farmer while he or she goes about his or her daily work on the farm. School visits - presentations about farm animals and crops and how they become our food; farm safety; and soil conservation are provided to children to educate them about the importance of agriculture in their lives.
- When was North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom founded?
- North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom was founded in 2003.
- Who leads North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom?
- Jeff Schutjer serves as President.
- Where is North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom located?
- Headquartered in Garner, IA, United States.
- What is North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 39% of expenses go to program services.
- Is North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom trustworthy?
- North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 861072827.
- What is North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom's website?
- http://www.nciagintheclassroom.org