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EIN 27-2082921 · Warrenton, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE MORE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS FOR PEOPLE IN THE WARREN COUNTY, NC REGION THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL ASSETS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
43
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$68,866, executive 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 137% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $606,519 spent. LOCAL FOOD ACCESS: WE OPERATE NORTH-CAROLINAS ONLY FOOD HUB THAT FEATURES A FRESH-CUT VEGETABLE PROCESSING FACILITY WITH HACCP CERTIFICATION. WE PROMOTE HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS TO CONVENIENT AND LOCALLY GROWN FOODS AMONG STUDENTS, SENIORS AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. WE INCREASE MARKET ACCESS FOR SMALL TO MID-SCALE FARMERS WHO GROW FRESH PRODUCE AND PASTURE-RAISED MEATS. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE, PASTURE-RAISED MEATS, AND HEALTHY SCRATCH-MADE MEALS TO 300 FOOD INSECURE SENIORS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2024, WE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 200,000 LBS OF LOCAL FOOD ACROSS OUR REGION. WE ALSO LEAD AND COLLABORATE ON FOOD SYSTEM PLANNING EFFORTS, WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SMALL BUSINESSES AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD MORE SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS. FOR EXAMPLE, WE CO-LED THE KERR TAR REGIONAL FOOD COUNCIL.
  2. $536,433 spent. VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE WEAVE TOGETHER DIVERSE ACTORS, INFRASTRUCTURE, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE FOOD SYSTEM. WE ARE A TRUSTED PARTNER, CONNECTING FARMERS, PEER ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND IMPLEMENTING FOOD SYSTEM INITIATIVES THAT MOVE HEALTHY FOOD AND SUPPORT REINVESTMENT IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. IN 2024, WE LED WORKSHOPS ON FOOD SAFETY, CONVENED STAKEHOLDERS AROUND FARM-TO-SCHOOL EFFORTS, CONDUCTED RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF FARMERS AND INSTITUTIONAL CUSTOMERS, AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVALUATION OF LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS. WE ALSO HELPED TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF A DOZEN COMMUNITY-BASED AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO INTEGRATE HEALTHY LOCAL FOOD INTO THEIR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
  3. $501,899 spent. RESILIENT COMMUNITIES (FORMERLY CLIMATE MOBILIZATION: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE AIM TO BUILD AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE ALSO WORK TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH HANDS-ON SKILLS BUILDING AND ADVANCING APPROACHES TO RURAL LIVELIHOODS AND RESILIENCE. IN 2024, WE OPENED A DOWNTOWN MEETING AND EVENT SPACE, HOSTED INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR 15 AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HELPED TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE WARREN COUNTY HOUSING COALITION. WE ALSO MANAGED A STATEWIDE PROGRAM WITH PARTNER FOOD HUBS TO OFFER NEW FORMS OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS WHO ADOPT REGENERATIVE PRODUCTION PRACTICES. WE SUPPORTED SMALL TOWNS IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA IN DEVELOPING CLIMATE RESILIENCE PLANS. TO CREATE MORE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS FOR PEOPLE IN THE WARREN COUNTY, NC REGION THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL ASSETS.

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 December 2011.

    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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