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Newton Community Farm Inc

EIN 20-2482452 · Newton Center, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HISTORICAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE, NATURAL HABITATS, AND FARMLAND FOR THE USE AND EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND TO PROTECT, CONSERVE, AND SUPPORT THE HISTORICALLY AND CULTURALLY IMPORTANT LANDSCAPE AND AGRICULTURE OF ANGINO FARM.

Income
$362,599
Spending
$384,908
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
10
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $311,875 spent. FARM AND PRODUCE. NEWTON COMMUNITY FARM CONTINUED TO MODEL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE ON THE HISTORIC ANGINO FARM SITE IN 2024, PROVIDING FRESH PRODUCE TO THE COMMUNITY VIA COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURES SHARES, ON-SITE FARM STAND AND LOCAL FARMERS MARKET PRODUCE SALES, AND DONATIONS OF FRESH PRODUCE TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES VALUED AT $16,000. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHY INCENTIVES PROGRAM (HIP) BENEFITS WERE WELCOMED AT THE FARM STAND AND FARMERS MARKET, BROADENING ACCESSIBILITY OF THE FARM'S PRODUCE TO CUSTOMERS.
  2. $3,478 spent. "FARM AND PRODUCE. AT THE FARM'S ANNUAL SPRING SEEDLING SALE, A TWO-DAY EVENT WHICH THIS YEAR WELCOMED AROUND 700 ATTENDEES, WE PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 28,000 VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDLINGS GROWN ON SITE. SNAP BENEFITS WERE ACCEPTED FOR VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS. NCF PERSONNEL, ALONG WITH VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDED GARDENING INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO CUSTOMERS. THE EVENT INCREASES THE FARM'S VISIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITY, BRINGS PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER, AND CONTRIBUTES REVENUE TO SUPPORT OUR OPERATIONS. REVENUE OF $33,817 AND EXPENSES OF $3,477.56 (FOR SEEDS AND MATERIALS) ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTALS FOR ITEM 4A ABOVE.
  3. "EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. DURING 2024 NEWTON COMMUNITY FARM HELD AN ON-SITE PRESENTATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH MASS AUDUBON ABOUT THEIR SNOWY OWL PROJECT, ENGAGED WITH OVER 1,500 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH CLASSES, TOURS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS BOTH ON AND OFF SITE, DEVELOPED AND PILOTED GUIDED FARM TOURS TO ENGAGE VISITORS TO THE FARM BY HIGHLIGHTING INNOVATIVE FARMING APPROACHES AND TECHNOLOGY IN USE AT THE FARM, AND CONTINUED FOR THE 12TH YEAR THE FARM'S SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL FIELD CREW INTERN PROGRAM. NOMINAL EXPENDITURES FOR THESE PROGRAMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTALS FOR ITEM 4A ABOVE."

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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