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Mount Holly Farmers Market Inc

EIN 26-0464156 · Mount Holly, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET WAS STARTED IN 2006 AS A SOURCE FOR FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AND HARVESTED VEGETABLES, FRUITS, AND SUSTAINABLY RAISED BEEF, PORK, AND POULTRY FOR THE CITIZENS OF MOUNT HOLLY AND BEYOND. AS PART IF THE MOUNT HOLLY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, THE MARKET BECAME INDEPENDENT IN 2008. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL, SMALL FARMS, ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF MOUNT HOLLY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FRESH, LOCALLY-SOURCED FOODS. THE MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET IS IN ITS 21ST SEASON. IN THE FULL SEASON WE HAVE 40 + VENDORS. MANY OF OUR VENDORS HAVE BEEN AT THIS MARKET FOR 15 YEARS, ONE FOR THE ENTIRE 21 SEASONS THE BUDGET HAS ALSO GROWN FROM AN INITAL ANNUAL BUDGET OF 6,800 TO THE CURRENT AT 100,000. WE SERVCE A THREE-COUNTY AREA: GASTON, MECKLENBURG, AND LICOLN. WE SERVE A 54 MILE RADIUS AND ABOUT HALF OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ZIP CODES IN GASTON COUNTY (8 OUT OF 18 ZIPCODES). MHFM SUPPORTS OVER 100 JOBS,

Income
$135,498
Spending
$139,100
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 42%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

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

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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.

  • 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

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 (5)
  1. $18,222 spent. FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOX - FARMSHARE WAS CONCEIVED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR FARMERS AND PRODUCERS AS A FOOD ACCESS RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IN 2020. FARMSHARE IS NOW IN ITS 7TH YEAR OF OPERATION. A FRESH FOOD BOX PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES FOOD ACCESS, FILLS A GAP IN SERVICE OVER THE WEEKEND, WORKS WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS, REDUCES FOOD MILES, AND CONTRIBUTES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. OUR FAITH COMMUNITY CAREFULLY PACKS AND DELIVERS FARMER BOXES OF FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND A PROTEIN, PROVIDING A SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS WAY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS, AND OUR COMMUNITIES IN MEETING CRITICAL FOOD NEEDS. 82,500 LBS OF FOOD HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOXES. X 55LBS 2021 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2022 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2023 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2024 6 X 50 16,500 LBS 2025 6 X 50 16,500 LBS 2026 9 X 50 24,750 LBS 82,500 LBS OF LOCAL FRESH FOOD. FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOX - FARMSHARE WAS CONCEIVED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR FARMERS AND PRODUCERS AS A FOOD ACCESS RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IN 2020. FARMSHARE IS NOW IN ITS 7TH YEAR OF OPERATION. A FRESH FOOD BOX PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES FOOD ACCESS, FILLS A GAP IN SERVICE OVER THE WEEKEND, WORKS WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS, REDUCES FOOD MILES, AND CONTRIBUTES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. OUR FAITH COMMUNITY CAREFULLY PACKS AND DELIVERS FARMER BOXES OF FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND A PROTEIN, PROVIDING A SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS WAY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS, AND OUR COMMUNITIES IN MEETING CRITICAL FOOD NEEDS. 82,500 LBS OF FOOD HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOXES. X 55LBS 2021 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2022 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2023 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2024 6 X 50 16,500 LBS 2025 6 X 50 16,500 LBS 2026 9 X 50 24,750 LBS 82,500 LBS OF LOCAL FRESH FOOD.
  2. $1,035 spent. POP - THE POWER OF PRODUCE IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FARMERS MARKET PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES, LEARN WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM, AND ENGAGE WITH LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THIS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2014 AND WE HAD IN ATTENDANCE 23 KIDS WEEKLY FOR OUR POP PROGRAM.
  3. $1,439 spent. CHEF IN RESIDENCE/COOKING DEMOS - CHEF DANI BLENDS HANDS-ON FARM EXPERIENCE WITH STRATEGIC MARKETING TO HELP FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS GROW THEIR MARKETS, SHARE THEIR STORIES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATING COMMUNICATIONS THAT INSPIRE COLLABORATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND LASTING IMPACT.
  4. $64,404 spent. FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS - SNAP/EBT: SIMPLY VISIT THE MARKET'S INFO BOOTH TO SWIPE YOUR CARD IN EXCHANGE FOR MARKET TOKENS TO SPEND ON ELIGIBLE FOODS. DOUBLE BUCKS: DOUBLE BUCKS PROGRAM MATCHES YOUR SNAP SPENDING DOLLAR-FOR- DOLLAR (UP TO A CERTAIN LIMIT, OFTEN UP TO 15) TO GIVE YOU EXTRA BUYING POWER FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. WIC FARMERS' MARKET: NUTRITION PROGRAM (FMNP) ELIGIBLE WIC PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SPECIAL VOUCHERS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS TO PURCHASE FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND HERBS DIRECTLY FROM CERTIFIED FARMERS. SENIOR FMNP (SFMNP): SENIORS (USUALLY 60+) IN GASTON COUNTY CAN RECEIVE AN ANNUAL VOUCHER BOOKLET TO SPEND ON FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE AND RAW HONEY. PROGRAM NUMBERS: 1. SUPPORTING 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, AND 6TH GENERATIONAL FARMS 2. 23 KIDS WEEKLY FOR OUR POP PROGRAM/ESTABLISHED IN 2014 3. 82,500 LBS OF FOOD PROVIDED FOR FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOXES/ESTABLISHED IN 2020 4. 19 NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERS 5. 39,000 RAISED FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH ROBIN'S RIDE SINCE 2023 MARKET NUMBERS: 1. 1642 ACRES OF FARMLAND 2. 100 JOBS SUPPORTED AT MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET 3. 19 COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED LOCAL MUSIC - THE MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET SHOWCASES A VARIETY OF LOCAL MUSICIANS, IN ADDITION TO ITS REGULAR MARKET OFFERINGS.
  5. FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS - SNAP/EBT: SIMPLY VISIT THE MARKET'S INFO BOOTH TO SWIPE YOUR CARD IN EXCHANGE FOR MARKET TOKENS TO SPEND ON ELIGIBLE FOODS. DOUBLE BUCKS: DOUBLE BUCKS PROGRAM MATCHES YOUR SNAP SPENDING DOLLAR-FOR- DOLLAR (UP TO A CERTAIN LIMIT, OFTEN UP TO 15) TO GIVE YOU EXTRA BUYING POWER FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. WIC FARMERS' MARKET: NUTRITION PROGRAM (FMNP) ELIGIBLE WIC PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SPECIAL VOUCHERS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS TO PURCHASE FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND HERBS DIRECTLY FROM CERTIFIED FARMERS. SENIOR FMNP (SFMNP): SENIORS (USUALLY 60+) IN GASTON COUNTY CAN RECEIVE AN ANNUAL VOUCHER BOOKLET TO SPEND ON FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE AND RAW HONEY. PROGRAM NUMBERS: 1. SUPPORTING 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, AND 6TH GENERATIONAL FARMS 2. 23 KIDS WEEKLY FOR OUR POP PROGRAM/ESTABLISHED IN 2014 3. 82,500 LBS OF FOOD PROVIDED FOR FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOXES/ESTABLISHED IN 2020 4. 19 NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERS 5. 39,000 RAISED FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH ROBIN'S RIDE SINCE 2023 MARKET NUMBERS: 1. 1642 ACRES OF FARMLAND 2. 100 JOBS SUPPORTED AT MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET 3. 19 COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED LOCAL MUSIC - THE MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET SHOWCASES A VARIETY OF LOCAL MUSICIANS, IN ADDITION TO ITS REGULAR MARKET OFFERINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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