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Northeast Organic Farming Association Massachusetts Chapter

EIN 22-2987723 · Florence, MA

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

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE METHODS OF ORGANIC FARMING, GARDENING, AND HOMESTEADING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
20 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20
It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15
Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
7 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8
Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7
Has a 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
15 of 15
Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (3)

$700,219 spent. NOFA/MASS ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL WINTER CONFERENCE FEATURING KEYNOTES, WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, Q&A SESSIONS, MEETUPS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, VENDORS, AN AUCTION, MUSIC, FILMS AND COMMUNITY. EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ARE GEARED TOWARD FARMERS, GARDENERS, HOMESTEADERS, AND ACTIVISTS OF ALL LEVELS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN A FOOD SYSTEM THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, AND THE PLANET.
NOFA/MASS PROVIDES BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR FARMERS, GARDENERS, CONSUMERS, AND ACTIVISTS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO ORGANIC GROWING PRACTICES AND HEALTHY LIVING. WORKSHOPS ARE VARIED TO ACCOMMODATE ATTENDEES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SKILL LEVELS, BACKGROUNDS, INTERESTS, AND EXPERIENCE.
THE NOFA TRI-STATE MEMBER DISCOUNT BENEFIT PROGRAM (MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT & RHODE ISLAND) BRINGS TOGETHER FARMERS, HOMESTEADERS, AND GARDENERS ACROSS MA, CT, AND RI WITH ONGOING SEASONAL DISCOUNTS ON QUALITY ORGANIC GROWING SUPPLIES THROUGH OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 2025.
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 January 1994.
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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