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Space on the Farm Inc

EIN 27-2886262 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak14 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT SINGULAR IN ITS ABILITY TO INVIGORATE ARTISTS AND INNOVATORS AND THEIR WORK, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESOURCEFUL PRESERVATION OF ONE OF THE OLDEST ORGANIC FAMILY FARMS ON THE EAST COAST.

Income
$359,689
Spending
$465,117
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
12
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$70,750, executive director (left 2024)

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

Weak: 14 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 38 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $242,987 spent. SPACE ON THE FARM, INC. ("SPACE") WAS FOUNDED IN 2010 WITH THE MISSION TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT SINGULAR IN ITS ABILITY TO INVIGORATE ARTISTS AND INNOVATORS AND THEIR WORK, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESOURCEFUL PRESERVATION OF RYDER FARM, ONE OF THE OLDEST FAMILY-RUN ORGANIC FARMS ON THE EAST COAST. IN 2019, SPACE EXPANDED ITS ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE OPERATING THE AGRICULTURAL FARMING PROGRAMS OF RYDER FARM, AND RESTATED ITS PURPOSES AS FOLLOWS: TO FACILITATE RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS, AND OTHER INNOVATORS ON THE GROUNDS OF NEW YORK'S RYDER FARM; TO CULTIVATE, PROMOTE, FOSTER, SPONSOR AND DEVELOP THE CREATIVE ENDEAVORS AND ABILITIES OF THOSE IN THE ARTISTIC, ACTIVIST, FARMING, AND FOOD COMMUNITIES; TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INTERCOURSE AMONGST THE ARTISTIC, ACTIVIST, FARMING AND FOOD COMMUNITIES AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF A "GREEN OR ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS SOCIETY, A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ARTS, SOCIAL ACTIVISM, AND AGRICULTURE; TO EDUCATE THE ARTISTIC AND ACTIVIST COMMUNITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AND FOOD JUSTICE ISSUES; AND TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE FRESH ORGANIC PRODUCE TO LOCAL UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. IN 2020, IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SPACE TEMPORARILY EXPANDED ITS ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE OFFERING ONLINE RESOURCES AND DIRECT GRANTS TO ITS ARTIST COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE SKILLS AND RESOURCES AT A TIME OF CRISIS. BEGINNING IN 2021, SPACE REOPENED ITS RESIDENCY PROGRAM, BUT AT A SMALLER SCALE AND WITH MULTIPLE SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE FOR BOTH THE RESIDENTS AND STAFF. IN 2022 SPACE CONTINUED WITH RESIDENCIES AT A SMALLER SCALE AND DID NOT OPEN A CSA PROGRAM TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUED SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR COVID-19. IN 2023 SPACE FINISHED FULFILLING ITS OBLIGATIONS TO RESIDENTS WHO HAD BEEN SELECTED FOR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS BEFORE THE PANDEMIC BEGAN AND OPENED A ROBUST FARMSTAND FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PURCHASE PRODUCE. AS THE FUTURE UNFOLDS, SPACE PLANS TO CONTINUE ITS SUPPORT OF ARTISTS AND INNOVATORS, WHILE ALSO FINDING NEW AND EXCITING WAYS TO PROVIDE FRESH VEGETABLES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2024, SPACE MADE THE DIFFICULT BUT FINANCIALLY NECESSARY DECISION TO CEASE ITS CURRENT OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE ORGANIZATION INTO A HIATUS. ANNOUNCED IN MAY OF 2024, SPACE FULFILLED A PORTION OF ITS ARTISTIC RESIDENCIES FOR THE YEAR AND CONTINUED FARMING ACTIVITIES THROUGH AUGUST OF 2024. SPACE'S FARM LEASE WAS TERMINATED EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2024, HOWEVER SPACE WAS PERMITTED TO CONTINUE USING THE PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024.

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 July 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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