Nonprofit · EIN 37-1420618
INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,891,295 | $5,319,872 | $571,423 | $4,707,003 | $1,047,545 | $3,659,458 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,340,164 | $5,439,449 | -$99,285 | $3,879,918 | $791,883 | $3,088,035 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,148,990 | $5,817,096 | -$668,106 | $4,244,161 | $1,075,417 | $3,168,744 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $5,755,763
- Investment income
- $135,127
- Other revenue
- $405
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,477,146
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,698
- Accounting fees
- $20,800
- Travel
- $164,023
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,879,918
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,707,003
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,047,545
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,659,458
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,659,458
- Gross receipts
- $5,891,295
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM GAUCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW LUCAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN BROCKSMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RON HENSLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN ADAM JR | DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANIS HIGHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATASHA COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI CYR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT HAYDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL HODGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MORROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY OSTERHOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID RING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JR ROESNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADAM SHELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KINGERY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| CHANTEL RAMMEL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM GAUCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW LUCAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN BROCKSMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RON HENSLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN ADAM JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE BEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATASHA COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH DELBECQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON HENSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL HODGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MORROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY OSTERHOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID RING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JR ROESNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADAM SHELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY WHITEMAN SNIPES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON SPARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KINGERY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| CHANTEL RAMMEL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HODGEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JR ROESNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIM GAUCK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID RING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN ADAM JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE BEARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN BROCKSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATASHA COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH DELBECQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON HENSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANIS HIGHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW LUCAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MORROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY OSTERHOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADAM SHELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY WHITEMAN SNIPES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON SPARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KINGERY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 17 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8425 KEYSTONE XING STE 200, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240-4323
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHANTEL RAMMEL, 8425 KEYSTONE CROSSING 200, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
- Signed the 990
- CHANTEL RAMMEL, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (317) 347-3620
- Website
- WWW.INCORNANDSOY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
THE INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL ("ICMC") WORKS TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO GROW THE VALUE OF CORN IN INDIANA FROM SEED TO CONSUMER. THE INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF CORN TO THE ECONOMY OF THE STATE, ENACTED THE INDIANA CORN MARKET DEVELOPMENT STATUTE, CURRENTLY CODIFIED IN IND. CODE 15-15-12 ("THE STATUTE") WHICH REQUIRES A CHECKOFF ASSESSMENT ON CERTAIN TYPES OF CORN MARKETED IN THE STATE OF INDIANA. THE ICMC IS A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA ESTABLISHED TO FACILITATE THE CORN CHECKOFF ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IN INDIANA AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONDUCT, IMPLEMENTATION, OR RESULTS OF PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES RELATING TO CORN TO PRODUCERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. PROCEEDS OF THE CHECKOFF ASSESSMENT MAY NOT BE USED TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION OR GOVERNMENTAL ACTION OR POLICY.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O.THE MISSION OF THE INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL IS TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT GROW THE VALUE OF CORN IN INDIANA - FROM SEED TO CUSTOMER. TO ADVANCE THIS MISSION, THE ICMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTED A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2025-2027 INTRODUCING INDIANA-BASED EVALUATION METRICS TO MEASURE THE IMPACT OF PROJECTS. THE STRATEGIC PLAN BUILDS ON THE EXPERTISE AND DIRECTION OF OUR FARMER-ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS, ENSURING IT SPEAKS DIRECTLY TO THE NEEDS OF INDIANA PRODUCERS. PRODUCER-DRIVEN DECISIONS HELP TO ENSURE RELEVANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPACT. THE STRATEGIC PLAN HAS FOUR DISTINCT STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS:MARKET DEVELOPMENT: THE GOAL OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT IS TO WORK WITH PARTNERS TO ACCELERATE THE DEMAND FOR INDIANA CORN IN ALL FORMS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY FUNDING OF PROJECTS WITH THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: - INCREASE LIVESTOCK AND MEAT EXPORTS FROM INDIANA. - EXPAND EXPORTS FOR US CORN AND CORN PRODUCTS - INCREASE DEMAND FOR ETHANOL PRODUCED IN INDIANASUSTAINABILITY: EFFECTIVE WORK IN SUSTAINABILITY IS GROUNDED IN ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE PROJECTS IN THIS AREA ARE FOCUSED ON: - INCREASING FARMER ADOPTION OF IMPROVED NUTRIENT AND SOIL HEALTH SYSTEMS. - THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, STRENGTHEN CONSUMER'S TRUST IN FARMERS BY HIGHLIGHTING SHARED ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL VALUES. - INVEST IN RESEARCH THAT HELPS FARMERS PRODUCE CORN MORE ECONOMICALLYVALUE CREATION: THE GOAL OF VALUE CREATION IS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF INDIANA CORN BY NEW INDUSTRIAL USES TO MARKET THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND RESEARCH IN ORDER TO:- INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CORN-BASED INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS IN THE MARKET.PRODUCER ENGAGEMENT: MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH INDIANA'S 20,000+ CORN FARMERS AND GIVING BACK TO FARM COMMUNITIES WITH PROJECTS IN THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:- INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF THE RETURN OF CHECKOFF PROGRAMS BACK TO THE FARM.- FUND PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW ICMC TO ENGAGE MORE DEEPLY WITH INDIANA FARMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.IN ADDITION TO THE FOUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES, A SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION MUST INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE (PERSONNEL, MARKETING, AND TECHNOLOGY), ESTABLISH SOUND FISCAL AND FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND DEVELOP BOARD LEADERSHIP WITHIN INDIANA AND NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES SUPPORT THESE ESSENTIAL AREAS OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.PROMOTION AND BOARD OPERATIONS: THIS OBJECTIVE FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT BOARD EFFECTIVENESS AND AMPLIFIES ICMC'S MARKETING IMPACT. IT INCLUDES EXPENSES FOR BOARD MEETINGS, LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CORE MARKETING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF BOARD-DIRECTED PROGRAMS.NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (NCGA): THE NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (NCGA) SERVES AS A NATIONAL PARTNER BY POOLING RESOURCES FROM CORN-PRODUCING STATES TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND CORN CHECKOFF PROGRAMS. NCGA SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY FARMER- AND STAFF-LED ACTION TEAMS, ENSURING THAT INVESTMENTS ALIGN WITH PRODUCER PRIORITIES. CHECKOFF FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL TO NCGA ARE RESTRICTED FROM USE IN ANY NCGA ADVOCACY OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, CONSISTENT WITH INDIANA CODE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE USE OF ASSESSMENT PROCEEDS.MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT: THIS OBJECTIVE ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH INDIANA CODE 15-15-12. IT ENCOMPASSES BOARD GOVERNANCE, ELECTIONS, INSURANCE, FINANCIAL AUDITS, AND ACCOUNTING. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT OF REMITTANCE AND AUDIT PROCESSES FOR FIRST PURCHASERS OF CORN IN INDIANA TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF CHECKOFF COLLECTIONS. CORE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS INCLUDING FINANCIAL AUDITS AND OVERSIGHT OF ELECTIONS-PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN MAINTAINING STRONG FIDUCIARY OVERSIGHT AND REINFORCING ICMC'S COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-1420618
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,707,003
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,891,295
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $5,891,295 | $5,319,872 | $4,707,003 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,340,164 | $5,439,449 | $3,879,918 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,148,990 | $5,817,096 | $4,244,161 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 37-1420618).
Questions about INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL is 37-1420618.
- Is INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2011.
- Are donations to INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHANTEL RAMMEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INDIANA CORN MARKETING COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,891,295, expenses of $5,319,872 and total assets of $4,707,003 at year end.
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