FAQ

WHAT IS THE PENNSYLVANIA FFA FOUNDATION?

Separate from the Pennsylvania FFA Association, the Foundation is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization that partners with businesses, individuals and organizations to provide funding for various FFA programs, events, and scholarships for all Pennsylvania FFA members. The Foundation is connected to the Association via the financial support we raise for the Association to offer such programs and events.

WHY SHOULD I SUPPORT PENNSYLVANIA FFA?

FFA is the largest student run organization in the country. With 16,000 FFA members in the state of Pennsylvania, our students are developing real life, hands on skills and experience that are making them the next generation to feed and clothe the world. Whether it is through classroom instruction, Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) projects, or opportunities to attened conferences and competitions, Pennsylvania FFA gives students opportunties to build connections, confidence and career success through agriculture education. Your support can help make a positive differnce in the life of a student, leaving them with a life-long positive impact and outlook on the agriculture industry.

HOW DO I MAKE A DONATION?

You can make a donation by making a check out to the Pennsylvania FFA Foundation and sending it to:

Sarah Sparks, Executive Director
Pennsylvania FFA Foundation 
P.O. Box 157 
East Berlin, PA 17316

Please note which area you would like to donate to (example: Career Development Events, Proficiency Awards, Learning by Doing Grant, General, etc.) Contact Sarah Sparks at (717) 781-5780 or [email protected] if you would like to support a specific event or award.

You can also make a donation online by clicking here.

IS MY DONATION TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

Yes, all donations to the Pennsylvania FFA Foundation are tax-deductible due to our 501 (c) 3 status. You will receive an official receipt from the Pennsylvania FFA Foundation for the tax-deductible portion of your contribution.

ARE THERE OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PENNSYLVANIA FFA FOUNDATION?

Yes, we always need volunteers for fundraising events, individuals to serve on our board of trustees, and individuals to serve as nonvoting committee members.  You can share our social media posts with your friends, family, and colleagues to help spread our message.  To learn more, visit our Ways to Give page.