Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING CENTERED AROUND HEALTH, WELLNESS, SUSTAINABILITY, AND NUTRITION; TO PROMOTE FOOD EQUITY THROUGH FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS; TO SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS, ARTISANS, AND COLLABORATING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR FARMERS, FOOD PRODUCERS, AND ARTISANS TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS IN A FRIENDLY, FAMILY-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT.
- Income
- $71,952
- Spending
- $67,696
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- $52,333 spent. HARVESTER PROGRAM - A SEASONAL COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURING ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN PRODUCE, PLANTS, CUT FLOWERS, HERBS, LOCALLY RAISED MEATS, SEAFOOD, BREADS, PASTRIES, CHEESES, EGGS, AND LOCALLY HANDCRAFTED ITEMS. AIMED AT INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED FOOD, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY SUPPORTING FOOD PRODUCERS AND FARMERS.
- $4,748 spent. NOURISH APPALACHIA PROJECT - AIMED AT PROVIDING EMERGENCY AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS THROUGH DIRECT PURCHASES, CSA BOXES, AND "MARKET BUCKS" - OR GROCERY MONEY TO BE USED WITHIN THE MARKET.
- $3,555 spent. CULTIVATOR OF THE ARTS PROGRAM - SUPPORTS A PAID PLATFORM FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS AND REGIONAL TALENT
- $1,204 spent. LITTLE SEED PROGRAM - CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CENTERED AROUND NUTRITION, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND ARTS & HUMANITIES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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