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FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 237124258 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O52Z · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · azffa.org
revenue
$984K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
3
volunteers
20
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

ARIZONA FFA IS A DYNAMIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION THAT CHANGES LIVES AND PREPARES MEMBERS FOR PREMIER LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL GROWTH AND CAREER SUCCESS THROUGH AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona FFA is an operational organization that supports agricultural education and FFA activities for youth in Arizona. It engages former FFA members and interested adults as alumni and supporters to help local FFA members gain knowledge and experience. The organization also raises funds through various initiatives to support its programs.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Award Selection Day
An event where judges evaluate FFA members for awards, held in Phoenix.
Blue & Gold Gala
A fundraising event to support Arizona FFA.
Blue Jacket Legacy Program
A program to provide blue jackets to FFA members.
Camp Counselor Program
Opportunity for individuals to serve as camp counselors for FFA members, held in Heber.
SLC Career Fair
A career fair for FFA members held during the State Leadership Conference in Tucson.
SLC Judge Program
Opportunity for individuals to judge at the State Leadership Conference, held in Tucson.
SLC Staff Program
Opportunity for individuals to serve as staff for the State Leadership Conference, held in Tucson.
Scholarships & Award Support
Provides financial support for scholarships and awards for FFA members.
Seeds for Tomorrow
A program supported by the Arizona FFA Foundation.
Spring Conference
An event for FFA members to acquire knowledge and experience, held in Tucson.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • FFA Leadership & Career Conferences 7 activities
    • Annual Events and Conferences
      Organizes and hosts annual events for FFA members, including a Spring Conference and a camp in Heber, to apply leadership and technical skills in real-life settings.
    • State Leadership Conference (SLC)
      Organizes and hosts the annual State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Tucson, which includes judging opportunities and a career fair for FFA members.
    • State Leadership Conference (SLC) Organization
      Organizes the State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Tucson, which includes judging opportunities and a Career Fair, with opportunities for staff involvement.
    • Student Leadership Development Conferences
      Hosts a multi-tiered conference series (Embark, Elevate, Ascend, Discover Middle School Conference, Activate, Amplify, COLT-to-Go) and regional summits across Arizona to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in FFA members and new chapters.
    • Student Leadership Development Conferences and Events
      Hosts a multi-tiered conference series including Embark, Elevate, and Ascend for student leadership development. This includes regional summits, a Discover Middle School Conference, and annual events for FFA members to apply leadership and technical skills. They also organize a Spring Conference, a camp in Heber, and the State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Tucson, which includes judging opportunities and a career fair.
    • Student Leadership Development Conferences and Events
      Hosts a multi-tiered conference series including Embark, Elevate, and Ascend for student leadership development. This includes regional summits, a Discover Middle School Conference, and annual events for FFA members to apply leadership and technical skills.
    • Student Leadership Development Conferences and Summits
      Hosts a multi-tiered conference series including Embark, Elevate, and Ascend for student leadership development, along with regional summits and a Discover Middle School Conference. These events provide annual opportunities for FFA members to apply leadership and technical skills in real-life settings.
  • State FFA Officer Outreach & Recruitment 5 activities
    • Chapter Event Support
      Provides State Officers to attend chapter events such as meetings, after-school activities, and banquets.
    • Classroom and Chapter Visits by State Officers
      Provides in-person and virtual classroom visits by State Officers to teach courses on agricultural issues, FFA opportunities, SAEs, CDEs, leadership, teamwork, and communication. State Officers also attend chapter events such as meetings, after-school activities, and banquets.
    • In-School and Virtual Classroom Visits
      Provides in-person and live virtual classroom visits by State Officers to teach courses on agricultural issues, FFA opportunities, SAEs, CDEs, leadership, teamwork, and communication, with lessons chosen by agricultural educators.
    • State Officer Classroom and Chapter Engagement
      Provides in-person and virtual classroom visits by State Officers to teach courses on agricultural issues, FFA opportunities, SAEs, CDEs, leadership, teamwork, and communication. State Officers also attend chapter events such as meetings, after-school activities, and banquets.
    • State Officer Classroom and Chapter Visits
      Provides in-person and live virtual classroom visits by State Officers to teach courses on agricultural issues, FFA opportunities, SAEs, CDEs, leadership, teamwork, and communication. State Officers also attend chapter events such as meetings, after-school activities, and banquets.
  • Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 5 activities
    • Recognition and Awards Programs
      Recognizes State Degree Recipients, Proficiency Award Recipients, Adult Award Recipients, and American Degree Candidates, and facilitates an Award Selection Day.
    • Scholarship Administration
      Administers scholarship opportunities for members, including state-level Arizona FFA scholarships and support for National FFA scholarship applications, and awards scholarships to recipients.
    • Scholarship Administration and Awards Recognition
      Administers scholarship opportunities for members, including state-level Arizona FFA scholarships and support for National FFA scholarship applications. The organization also recognizes State Degree Recipients, Proficiency Award Recipients, Adult Award Recipients, and American Degree Candidates.
    • Scholarship Administration and Recognition Programs
      Administers scholarship opportunities for members, including state-level Arizona FFA scholarships and support for National FFA scholarship applications. The organization also recognizes State Degree Recipients, Proficiency Award Recipients, Adult Award Recipients, and American Degree Candidates.
    • Scholarship Administration and Recognition Programs
      Administers scholarship opportunities for members, including state-level Arizona FFA scholarships and support for National FFA scholarship applications. The organization also recognizes State Degree Recipients, Proficiency Award Recipients, Adult Award Recipients, and American Degree Candidates.
  • FFA Agricultural Education Resource Hub 4 activities
    • Agricultural Education Resource Provision
      Provides access to Arizona Agricultural Education resources for download, including curriculum from Arizona and National FFA. This also includes providing information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers in Arizona, and video resources from the Arizona FFA state office.
    • Agricultural Education Resource Provision
      Provides access to Arizona Agricultural Education resources for download, including curriculum from Arizona and National FFA, and information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers.
    • Agricultural Education Resource Provision
      Provides access to Arizona Agricultural Education resources for download, including curriculum from Arizona and National FFA, and offers information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers in Arizona. This also includes downloadable and video resources from the Arizona FFA state office.
    • Agricultural Education Resources and Information
      Provides access to Arizona Agricultural Education resources for download, including curriculum from Arizona and National FFA. The organization also provides information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers in Arizona and offers video resources from the state office.
  • Technical Skills Training for Underserved Groups 4 activities
    • Agricultural Educator Professional Development
      Provides professional development, certifications, program grants, and compliance monitoring support to agriculture teachers. This includes organizing professional development conferences, maintaining an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats, and offering leadership and professional development opportunities for Arizona Agricultural Educators.
    • Agricultural Educator Professional Development
      Provides professional development, certifications, program grants, and compliance monitoring support to agriculture teachers, including organizing professional development conferences and maintaining an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats.
    • Agricultural Educator Professional Development and Support
      Provides professional development, certifications, program grants, and compliance monitoring support to agriculture teachers. This includes organizing professional development conferences, maintaining an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats, and offering leadership and professional development opportunities for Arizona Agricultural Educators.
    • Agricultural Educator Professional Development and Support
      Provides professional development, certifications, program grants, and compliance monitoring support to agriculture teachers. This includes organizing professional development conferences, maintaining an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats, and offering leadership and professional development opportunities for Arizona Agricultural Educators.
  • Women's Leadership Development Programs 4 activities
    • FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT)
      Conducts Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) to help chapter officers understand their roles and leadership opportunities.
    • FFA Chapter Officer Training and Development
      Conducts Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) to help chapter officers understand their roles and leadership opportunities. This includes "COLT-to-Go" conferences focusing on operational aspects of running an FFA chapter, "Activate" conferences for new chapters, and "Amplify" conferences for advanced chapters.
    • FFA Chapter Officer Training and Support
      Conducts Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) to help chapter officers understand their roles and leadership opportunities. This includes "COLT-to-Go" conferences focusing on operational aspects of running an FFA chapter, "Activate" conferences for new chapters, and "Amplify" conferences for advanced chapters.
    • FFA Chapter and Officer Training
      Conducts Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) to help chapter officers understand their roles and leadership opportunities. This includes "COLT-to-Go" conferences focusing on operational aspects of running an FFA chapter, "Activate" conferences for new chapters and officers, and "Amplify" conferences for advanced chapters.
  • Summer and School Break Camps 4 activities
    • Middle School Program Development
      Offers opportunities for middle schoolers, including information on how to charter a middle school chapter, and launched the Discover Middle School Conference at three summit locations in 2025.
    • Middle School Program Development
      Offers opportunities for middle schoolers, including information on how to charter a middle school chapter.
    • Middle School Program Development
      Offers opportunities for middle schoolers, including information on how to charter a middle school chapter.
    • Youth Camp Organization
      Organizes a camp in Heber, offering opportunities for individuals to serve as camp counselors.
  • Youth Agricultural Training and Food Security Programs 3 activities
    • Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)
      Offers Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to provide students with practical, hands-on learning in agriculture, helping them develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and career development skills.
    • Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)
      Offers Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to provide students with practical, hands-on learning in agriculture, helping them develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and career development skills.
    • Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) Program
      Offers Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to provide students with practical, hands-on learning in agriculture, helping them develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and career development skills.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$984K
Contributions & grants$688K70%
Program service revenue$271K28%
Investment income$19K2%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$126K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.40M
Cash$564K
Investments$616K
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$1.38M
Liquid reserves13.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +34.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BETHANY MATOS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 40 $84K
board members · 21
  • ALICIA GUTIERREZ — BOARD VICE-CHAIR
  • AMY SANBORN — BOARD MEMBER
  • APRIL SCIBIENSKI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ASHLEY HALLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRETT SOWERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRITA KIMBLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRUCE WATKINS — BOARD MEMBER
  • CALEB GILLESPIE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DENNIS BUSHONG — BOARD TREASURER
  • ED FRANKLIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • HEATHER RAYNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES KALTENBACH — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES PEREY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFF MAYNARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JIMMY WOJCIK — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN HARTFIELD — BOARD MEMBER
  • LOGAN FORBIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK KILLIAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELISSA VEO — BOARD SECRETARY
  • MILES HOLDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHARON METZGER — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • AZFFA Foundation Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
  • Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association Partner — Provides leadership and professional development opportunities for Arizona Agricultural Educators.
  • Arizona Agriculture Teachers Protective Association Partner — Facilitates membership and online payments for the association.
  • Arizona Agriculture Teacher’s Association Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Employer and administrative home for the state's agricultural education program specialist supporting FFA.
  • Arizona Department of Education Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
  • Arizona FFA Foundation Partner — Works with the Foundation for fundraising initiatives like the Blue & Gold Gala, Blue Jacket Legacy Program, Seeds for Tomorrow, and Scholarships & Award Support.
  • Community College System Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
  • National FFA Network — Participates in the National FFA scholarship program and directs members to national scholarship resources.
  • National FFA Foundation Network — Bruce Watkins served on the National FFA Foundation Board, indicating organizational affiliation at the national level.
  • UArizona AETI Department Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates to promote Ag Education Programs.
  • Wieghat Graphics, Inc. Partner — Designed the Arizona FFA Association website