3 Bluebirds Farm
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- Only 23% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF 3 BLUEBIRDS FARM, AN AGRITOURISM SITE, IS TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE, ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY OF CHOICE IN RALEIGH, NC, WHERE INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM CAN PARTICIPATE IN FARM ACTIVITIES WITH DIGNITY, UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT.
- Income
- $411,511
- Spending
- $276,654
- Spent on programs
- 23%
- Reserves
- -33 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 100
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: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1523% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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)
- $63,103 spent. CAMP BLUEBIRD IS A DIVISION OF 3 BLUEBIRDS FARM AND IS A TRACK-OUT AND SUMMER FARM CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, GRADES K-8. WE HAVE A DEDICATED, CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF WORKING IN A SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN. WE HOLD OUR FARM CAMPS AT OUR 28-ACRE FARM IN RALEIGH, WHERE WE FOCUS ON THREE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES IN A FARM-BASED ENVIRONMENT: SOCIAL SKILLS, PLAY SKILLS AND LIFE SKILLS. FINDING BALANCE ADULT DAY CAMP IS A DIVISION OF 3 BLUEBIRDS FARM, IS A NEW FULL-DAY, FARM-BASED EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHO HAVE TRANSITIONED OUT OF SCHOOL. WE OFFER 1 & 2 WEEK SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BUILDING ON SOCIAL SKILLS, VOCATIONAL SKILLS, AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES INTO OUR DAYS, SPECIFICALLY FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM - HELPING PARTICIPANTS GROW NOT JUST IN SKILL, BUT IN CONFIDENCE AND CONNECTION. PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE ALL SIX SESSIONS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED IN A RESUME OR PERSONAL PORTFOLIO TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEER, OR CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. CAMP BLUEBIRD IS A DIVISION OF 3 BLUEBIRDS FARM AND IS A TRACK-OUT AND SUMMER FARM CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, GRADES K-8. WE HAVE A DEDICATED, CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF WORKING IN A SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN. WE HOLD OUR FARM CAMPS AT OUR 28-ACRE FARM IN RALEIGH, WHERE WE FOCUS ON THREE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES IN A FARM-BASED ENVIRONMENT: SOCIAL SKILLS, PLAY SKILLS AND LIFE SKILLS. FINDING BALANCE ADULT DAY CAMP IS A DIVISION OF 3 BLUEBIRDS FARM, IS A NEW FULL-DAY, FARM-BASED EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHO HAVE TRANSITIONED OUT OF SCHOOL. WE OFFER 1 & 2 WEEK SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BUILDING ON SOCIAL SKILLS, VOCATIONAL SKILLS, AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES INTO OUR DAYS, SPECIFICALLY FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM - HELPING PARTICIPANTS GROW NOT JUST IN SKILL, BUT IN CONFIDENCE AND CONNECTION. PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE ALL SIX SESSIONS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED IN A RESUME OR PERSONAL PORTFOLIO TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEER, OR CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.
- TAKE FLIGHT CLUB IS A HOST OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING DIFFERENCES TO BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY AND LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS IN A LOVING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE UNIQUENESS OF OUR PROGRAMS IS THAT WE ADJUST TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS. OUR GOAL IS TO DELIVER SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF TEENS WITH SOCIAL DIFFERENCES. 3 BLUEBIRDS FARM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE LIFE SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH OUR TAKE FLIGHT CLUBS WHICH INCLUDE PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE FARM, BOWLING & COOKING CLASSES, ART, MUSIC, DANCE, GARDENING & HOLIDAY EVENTS, RESTAURANT OUTINGS & VOLUNTEER DAYS, ETC.
- INTERNSHIPS: WE OFFER SELECTIVE UNPAID INTERNSHIPS AND WORK STUDIES TO ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHO DEMONSTRATE THE DESIRE TO WORK ON OUR FARM IN SOME CAPACITY, WHETHER IT BE HELPING WITH THE ANIMALS, CLEANING UP THE CABIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS, OR ASSISTING STAFF IN EVERYDAY TASKS. IT'S A GREAT WAY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO BRUSH UP ON LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL SKILLS & SOCIAL SKILLS.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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