January 11, 2025

Beyond Ready: 2024 4‑H Impact Report

4-H footprint by the numbers

More than 1,000 teens convened in Washington to explore the best 4-H has to offer in STEM, agriscience, healthy living, career readiness and emotional well-being at the Ignite by 4-H conference.

WASHINGTON — The National 4-H Council released “Beyond Ready: 2024 4‑H Impact Report,” showing the powerful impact the organization has on more than six million young people.

“4-H has invested in young people for more than 120 years,” said Jill Bramble, president and CEO of National 4-H Council. “This year, we launched the Beyond Ready initiative, a bold goal to engage 10 million youth for work and life.

“Our new, online platform, CLOVER by 4-H, offers over 300 activities on aerospace agriculture, personal finance and healthy living. We also provide learning opportunities for our educators through 4-H PYD Academy.

“Our national events empower youth around the country to find their spark through hands-on workshops. Our local 4-H programs inspire youth to give back to their communities and equip them with the skills they need to thrive.”

By The Numbers

• 35 million — 4-H alumni.

• 100 — Land-grant universities.

• 500,000 — Trained volunteers.

• 3,000 — Educators.

• 3,000 — Local Extension offices.

• 6 million — Youth in 4-H.

• 70% — 4-H teens feel prepared to apply both technical and life skills in their careers.

• 24,000 — Total STEM activity users on CLOVER platform.

• $35 million — Contributions and grants.

• $10.5 million — Earned revenue.

• $111.5 million — Net assets.

• $11.6 million — Investments in academic and career readiness.

• $13 million — Investments in educators.

View the complete impact report at https://bit.ly/4fVIyHD.

Erica Quinlan

Erica Quinlan

Field Editor