2026-04-27T14:19:22+00:00 2025-06-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 605 Seward Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 495045584 990 2024-07-01 741067760 Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas VOCA 5124723128 614 E 12th St Austin TX 78746 Ray Pieniazek Executive Director 5124723128 2026-04-27 true Nicole Oeltjen P01590953 6167740774 2026-04-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Ray Pieniazek 614 E 12th St Austin TX 78746 1553799 false X www.texasagteachers.org X 1951 TX ADMINISTER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS WHO PROMOTE HIGHER STANDARDS OF TEACHING. 53 53 4 53 15600 0 212598 125025 1071848 1177504 44062 71120 249922 36962 1578430 1410611 116250 98000 0 360507 376665 0 0 1041613 956782 1518370 1431447 60060 -20836 3521480 3633603 1007924 1103395 2513556 2530208 DEVELOPING 21ST CENTURY LEADERS IN AGRICULTURE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, CITIZENSHIP, AND COOPERATION. false false Annual Conference - The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT) Professional Development Conference for teachers of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is a week-long conference designed to enhance teaching methods, keep up with developments in curriculum, learn more about industry-based student certifications, and network with leaders in the profession. Member Services - ATAT provides its members various benefits for being a part of the Association, including professional liability insurance coverage, legal assistance, and opportunities for scholarships, mentoring programs, and awards. 0 false true true false true false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 19 0 true 4 true true true false false false true true false false false X 53 53 true false false false true true false true true false false false true true true true false false true false false false X Ray Pieniazek 5124723128 614 E 12th St Austin TX 78701 Lynita Foster Past, Past President 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Marty Resendez Vice President 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Toby Long President 5.0 X X 0 0 0 Troy Oliver Past President 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Aaron Bednarz Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Amanda Kacal Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Benny Garza Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Beth Gann Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Bobby Farias Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Brandon Otto Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Brent Kiefer Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Brent Wicker Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Brian Martin Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Casey Jones Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Casey Wilson Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Chase Carroll Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Chris Wilder Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Christy Tobola Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Cody Berry Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Donald Guillory Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Doug Fox Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Eric Davis Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Greg Clark Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Heather Rahm Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jacob Lange Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jay Newton Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jay Trees Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jayson Hill Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Heffernan Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Kennedy Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Klose Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Gilbreath Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jesse Guerra Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jessica Reeves Secretary/Treasurer 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jimmy Key Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Joe Molina Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 John Holland Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 John Rayfield Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Keith Porter Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Kevin Packman Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Mark Davis Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Michelle Sammon Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Mike Sammon Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Nathan Jordan Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Patrick Padgett Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Rodney Peugh Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Roxanne Zahradnik Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Rusty Oaks Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Sean McGuire Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Sean Williams Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Traci Broom Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Travis Lange Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Wes McCarley Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Ray Pieniazek Executive Director 40.0 X 106085 0 9139 106085 0 9139 1 false false false 0 44239 80786 12000 125025 MEMBERSHIP DUES 813920 785060 785060 CONFERENCE INCOME 611430 376844 376844 Advertising Income 513120 15600 15600 0 0 0 0 1177504 71120 71120 96957 125402 -28445 0 -28445 -28445 0 0 12948 44239 17786 -4838 -4838 Reimbursements 900099 66518 66518 Other Income 900099 3727 3727 0 0 0 0 70245 1410611 1203704 15600 66282 98000 118363 215950 17675 24677 40809 28035 39147 9841 68901 24124 80876 1870 433159 26968 92599 Dues and Fees 39793 Board projects 34325 Repairs and Maintenance 14737 Teacher Mentor Program 11168 10430 1431447 1738073 1789456 33072 33387 0 0 0 0 61213 45746 1855595 1045273 814636 810322 874486 954692 0 0 0 0 3521480 3633603 262876 247714 745048 805681 0 0 0 50000 1007924 1103395 X 2103804 2080152 409752 450056 2513556 2530208 3521480 3633603 -20836 37488 0 X false true true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 false Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas PAC 614 E 12th St Austin TX 78701 510603784 0 9514 false true false Schedule C, Part I-A, Line 1 Description of Political Activities The organization collects political contributions and promptly and directly transfers them to a political organization. 269254 24696 293950 241064 28190 269254 222188 18876 241064 226241 25000 -29053 222188 193625 49560 16944 226241 0.0 0.6475 0.3525 false false 44388 44388 1733179 967800 765379 78028 77473 555 810322 50000 50000 X 1591287 37488 0 37488 1553799 -143188 -143188 1410611 1574635 143188 143188 1431447 0 0 1431447 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds The endowment fund was created to support the organization's youth scholarship program. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Association has been granted exemption from federal income taxes by the United States Treasury Department under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, certain activities of the Association may be considered unrelated business income and, therefore, will be subject to taxation for federal income tax purposes. Management has evaluated the Association's tax positions and concluded the Association had taken no uncertain tax positions. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Fundraising Expense - -17786 Rental Expense - -125402 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Fundraising Expense - 17786 Rental Expense - 125402 Hall of fame 44239 44239 0 12000 Golf Tournament 6436 0 6436 920 3500 1120 246 4 6512 0 6512 57187 44239 12948 920 12000 3500 1120 246 17786 -4838 true Scholarships 47 47000 Teacher Mentor Stipends 32 40500 Crisis Fund 11 5500 Student Teacher Stipends 10 5000 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Scholarships - Students must present a receipt of registration in a university, college, or trade school before receiving funds. Seminar stipends - teachers receive grant stipends only after attending the seminar. Crisis fund - Executive director monitors crisis fund and decides if a member is in need of assistance. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b compensation of the organization's other officers The organization's other officers are not compensated by the organization; therefore, Line 15b is answered as "no" in accordance with the Form 990 instructions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Executive Committee shall be composed of one director from each Area, elected by the Area, except the president, vice president and secretary-treasurer of the Association. The president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer shall be elected by the Board of Directors, from the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee, to the extent provided by resolution of the Board shall have, and exercise the authority of the Board, in the management of the business of the Association between the meetings of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Michelle Sammon and Mike Sammon - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders Active members of the association have the right to elect members of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body For purposes of electing directors, the State of Texas is divided geographically into Areas. Each of such Areas shall be entitled to elect 4 directors. Members of each Area entitled to vote, shall determine the method of electing directors in the respective Areas. If a vacancy occurs, a successor director shall be elected to fill the unexpired term by the Area affected. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body FORM 990 IS ELECTRONICALLY MAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING. THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO COMMENT ON OR QUESTION THE RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANNUALLY ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Executive Director compensation is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. This process includes a review of performance and comparability data to determine compensation. There is contemporaneous documentation of the deliberation and decision. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.