Wolfes Neck Farm Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & The Environment is to transform our relationship with farming and food for a healthier planet.
- Income
- $9.7 million
- Spending
- $9.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- -4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 132
- Volunteers
- 239
- Highest pay
- $153,245, employee
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
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $1.5 million spent. Visitor Services - Wolfe's Neck Center, oceanfront camping has been an integral part of Wolfe's Neck for over 50 years. While enjoying the camping experiences, guests may enjoy many opportunities to learn about food and farming and building connections to the natural environment. The farm is open year-round and in addition to our campers, Wolfe's Neck is a key contributor to the community offering ongoing educational and recreational opportunities for all ages.
- $2,979 spent. Farm-based environmental education - We host engaging and interactive experimental education programming throughout the year. These programs include a summer day camp, field trips and farm school, walk-on programs for casual visitors, and seasonal events designed to connect people of all ages to sustainable agriculture, food, and nature.
- $512,141 spent. Farmer Training and Technical Assistance - The initiative is aimed at training the next generation of organic dairy farmers. This program is offered in partnership with Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship. Additionally, the organization has established a formal apprentice program focused on best farming practices in vegetable and fruit production.
- $6.1 million spent. Agriculture - we strive to demonstrate, practice, and educate our community.Other program services - Expenses - $237,577, Revenue - $104,188Research: Expenses - $5,676,873All other program expenses - $182,170 Revenue - $133,111
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
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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