National 4-H Council Annual Report FY25 4-H IS THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF OUR NATION’S COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM.
I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.
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Table of Contents
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Letter from the CEO and Board Chair
Board of Trustees
Young Alumni Advisory Committee
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Mission Statement
Program and Service Accomplishments
Financials: Income & Expenses
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Letter from the CEO and Board Chair Dear 4-H Community, In October 2024, National 4-H Council mobilized the formidable power of the 4-H network to launch the Beyond Ready initiative. By 2030, this bold, national effort aims to empower 10 million young people with the skills, confidence, creativity, and resilience they’ll need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Through our expansive trusted network, Beyond Ready delivers opportunities that prepare youth to participate in the workforce and transform it. Whether in cities, suburbs, or rural areas, our inspirational 4-H’ers are making a difference in their communities by leading service projects, exploring innovative STEM solutions, and improving agricultural systems. One such 4-H’er is Ty’Jhon Jefferson, who found his spark at the Fort Valley State University 4-H Village Community Garden in Sylvester, Georgia. What started as a place to hang out after school became a springboard to success. Watching him manage irrigation systems and connect nutrition to public health, you see not just a student but a leader. Having graduated with honors and received a full academic scholarship, Ty’Jhon is Beyond Ready to study chemistry and engineering at college. We’re grateful for the dedication and hard work of our educators, volunteers, and supporters who significantly impact young people across the nation. 4-H’ers like Ty’Jhon remind us why the future is so bright and full of promise - Thank You for being part of this incredible journey with us!
Jill Bramble President & CEO National 4-H Council
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Mark Berven Chair National 4-H Council Board of Trustees President & COO Nationwide Property & Casualty
Board of Trustees National 4-H Council’s leadership board is composed of corporate executives and representatives from 4-H alumni, land-grant universities, Cooperative Extension, and the federal government. OFFICERS MARK BERVEN* Chair President and COO Nationwide Property & Casualty Columbus, OH KRYSTA HARDEN* Chair President and CEO U.S. Dairy Export Council Arlington, VA [Term ended December 2024] JULIETTE B. BELL, PH.D.* Vice Chair Former President University of Maryland Eastern Shore Spring Lake, NC WADE MIQUELON* Treasurer President and CEO (ret.) JoAnn Stores Hudson, OH [Term ended September 2024] RICHARD MALTSBARGER* Treasurer President and CEO Pet Valu, Inc. Celebration, FL JANIS PENMAN^ Secretary Partner Baker & Hostetler, LLP Washington, D.C. [Non-Voting] JILL BRAMBLE^ Assistant Secretary President and CEO National 4-H Council Washington, D.C.
JANICE ABRAHAM Immediate Past Chair & CEO (ret.) United Educators St. Louis, MO JACKIE APPLEGATE, PH.D. Vice President and COO PBI-Gordon Companies St. Louis, MO TIFFANY ATWELL Senior Vice President Global Government Relations Ecolab Washington, D.C. EMMY BECK-ADEN NBC News New York, NY [Joined December 2024] MARTHA BERNADETT, M.D., MBA* President and CEO The Molina Foundation Los Alamitos, CA ALYSIA BORSA Chief Business Officer and President of Lifestyle, Health & Finance People, Inc. New York, NY LESLIE COLEMAN Former Head of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Nutrien Memphis, TN E. GORDON GEE, PH.D.* President West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
KARIS GUTTER Vice President Government & Industry Affairs, Americas Corteva Agriscience Washington, D.C.
MARY SNAPP* VP, Strategic Initiatives Office of the President Microsoft Corporation Redmond, WA
SHANNON HAUFF Senior Vice President Bayer Crop Science St. Louis, MO [Joined March 2025]
AIDAN SPENCER Oklahoma STEM Pillar Winner Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK [Term ended December 2024]
ROBERT J. JONES, PH.D. Chancellor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL [Term ended June 2025]
DR. LAURA STEPHENSON* Associate Vice President for Land Grant Engagement, Associate Dean and Extension Director University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Lexington, KY
TRENT MCKNIGHT Founder Agricorps Operating Partner VestedWorld Throckmorton, TX DANA MCNABB Group President North America Retail General Mills Minneapolis, MN
DANIELLE TIEDT Chief Marketing Officer YouTube San Bruno, CA DARCI VETTER Principal Sower Strategies Washington, D.C.
JOHN ORDUS Executive VP and Chief Stores Officer Tractor Supply Company Brentwood, TN MAGGIE SANS VP of Community Relations, Corporate Affairs Walmart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR
*Executive Committee member ^Ex Officio member
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Young Alumni Advisory Committee EMMY BECK-ADEN Ohio State University
ROBERT THOMAS Prairie View A&M University
MASON MCCLINTOCK University of Georgia
GABRIELA LABOY University of Puerto Rico
MORELIA FALCON University of Kentucky
DEJA HATCHETT University of Kentucky
MADISON POWELL Purdue University
LESLIE WEBB University of Delaware
TAYLOR THIGPEN University of Florida
MAYYADAH ZAGELOW Washington State University
AIDAN SPENCER Oklahoma State University
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Our Mission
To expand opportunities for all of America’s youth through increased investment and participation in 4-H positive youth development. FY25 Annual Report | 7
Beyond Ready In collaboration with the 4-H network and our corporate and foundation partners, National 4-H Council is committed to advancing Beyond Ready’s three priority initiatives. These will expand youth access to our research-backed, youth development programs, which are empowering young people across the country to flourish in work and life.
Expanding Academic and Career Readiness We’re investing in teens today so they’re Beyond Ready for the careers of tomorrow. By offering opportunities to earn academic credit, gain realworld experience, and build in-demand skills, we’re helping more young people stay engaged and on track for success. From hands-on learning to nationally recognized credentialing opportunities, we’re opening doors and building pathways that help youth succeed – now and in the future.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Kid-on-the-Block program introduces youth to trades including landscaping, carpentry, and plumbing. This experimental learning model engages young people ages 9-19, empowering them through hands-on training and mentorship. Programs like this exemplify the transformative power of 4-H’s approach to preparing youth with critical workforce skills, while fostering confidence, leadership, and a vision for their future.
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Investing in America’s Educators Behind every successful young person is a dedicated educator. Through the 4-H PYD Academy, we’re equipping our 3,000+ professionals with the tools, training, and support they need to adapt and lead in a rapidly-changing world. These investments not only help retain talented educators, but ensure that each of our six million 4-H’ers has a trusted mentor to help them navigate life after high school and take their next big step with confidence.
“Besides my home-life, 4-H was the single most impactful aspect of my youth. The impact was incredibly positive, and I can trace most of my career and community success as an adult, along with my leadership skills, directly to my participation in the 4-H program and the dedicated adults who served us.” (4-H Alum, Tufts study, 2023)
Mobilizing the 4-H Network to Accelerate Impact 4-H tells a powerful collective story that is rooted in local experiences and shared values, driving meaningful, place-based impact in communities across the country. As we strengthen our national 4-H network, we’re multiplying our impact. By increasing collaboration between educators; volunteers; local, state, and federal government; and community partners, we’re expanding access to life-changing experiences – from job shadowing to trade skills and leadership training. “I knew growing up in a single parent household would cause me to experience hardships. During middle school, I became exposed to higher education through learning about land-grant universities with 4-H and began to explore the possibilities of college education and what it would take for me to get one, now becoming a first-generation college student.” (Taylor Thigpen, Florida 4-H)
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Financials Summary Statement of Financial Position
Assets
FY25*
Cash and Cash Equivalents
6,600,059
Investments
106,626,351
Receivables
15,157,448
Merchandise Inventories
1,291,976
Other Assets
846,732
Property and Equipment, Net of Depreciation
3,354,776
Right of Use Assets
7,191,529
TOTAL ASSETS Liabilities
$141,068,871 FY25*
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
5,712,231
Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities
201,673
Accrued Post-Retirement Benefit Liability
2,143,704
Unfunded Pension Liability
221,106
Agency Funds
203,609
Lease Obligation
11,424,874
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$19,907,197
Net Assets
FY25*
Without Donor Restriction
76,313,428
With Donor Restriction
44,848,246
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$121,161,674
TOTAL ASSETS
$141,068,871
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$141,068,871
*FY25 represents the fiscal period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
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Financials Summary Statement of Activities
Revenue
FY25*
Contributions and Grants
39,518,714
Registration Fees and Tuition
2,519,083
National 4-H Supply Service
4,019,182
Other TOTAL REVENUE
Expenses
8,419 $46,065,398
FY25*
Program Services Scaling PYD
9,386,090
Educator Experiences
8,291,597
National PYD Events and Youth Experiences
7,074,085
Other programs
5,367,646
Management and General
8,846,514
Fundraising
7,825,327
TOTAL EXPENSES Nonoperating Increase (Decrease)
$46,791,259 FY25*
Investment Return, Net
9,767,796
Net Periodic Pension Cost other than Service Costs
(131,811)
Pension-Related Changes other than Net Period Pension Costs
371,539
Postretirement Benefit Costs
125,378
Total Nonoperating Increase
$10,432,902
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
$9,707,041
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