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Dc Greens Inc

EIN 26-4527988 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DC Greens advances health equity by building a just and resilient food system.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
28
Volunteers
301
Highest pay
$151,701, acting ed/operations director

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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $911,708 spent. Food Access (Produce Rx): DC Greens' award-winning produce prescription program, Produce Rx, allows medical professionals to prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables to DC Medicaid-enrolled patients who are experiencing a diet-related chronic illness. Program participants receive monthly funds using a preloaded produce prescription card for one full year, which they can use to shop at participating grocery retailers. Produce Rx is part of DC Greens' work in Food Is Medicine, which aims to increase access to critical nutrition programs through D.C.'s health care system.
  2. $409,911 spent. The Well at Oxon Run: Nestled in Oxon Run Park in Ward 8, The Well at Oxon Run is DC Greens' one-acre community farm and wellness space. The site promotes healing in green spaces by hosting on-site programming that aims to improve food access and wellness in the local community. Complete with 20,000 square feet of farming space dedicated to seasonal crop production, large community convening spaces, and an outdoor classroom, The Well at Oxon Run welcomes all community members to work in the soil, celebrate, and share experiences together.
  3. $649,367 spent. Community Leadership Initiative: Our connection to the communities we work with is essential. It's the most powerful vehicle we have for driving change and improving the health and lives of the people of D.C. That's why our Community Engagement team creates feedback channels from the community to DC Greens about the work we're doing. It also helps us ensure that community voice remains central as we begin to imagine the work we may do in the future. In 2024, DC Greens launched Community Leadership Initiative (CLI), a leadership development program. Through CLI, community members with lived expertise are hired for positions at a variety of levels within the organization to contribute to the work and provide meaningful input in key areas, such as program development, strategic planning, partnerships, and community outreach.
  4. $1,552 spent. Advocacy: DC Greens is a proud leader in the Food Is Medicine movement. Food Is Medicine (FIM) uses food-based interventions to help prevent, treat, and manage diet-related chronic illnesses. In the District, we aim to increase access to critical nutrition programs through D.C.'s health care system. Food Is Medicine interventions include produce prescriptions like DC Greens' Produce Rx program. DC Greens' advocacy efforts aim to integrate these nutrition interventions into health care delivery and financing systems, making sure that individuals have access to a spectrum of nutrition services available to them to meet their individual needs.
  5. Lobbying: Activities to pass and amend legislation that creates a more just and resilient food system.

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 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 August 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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