Winona Farmers Market Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EDUCATIONAL
- Income
- $50,304
- Spending
- $47,936
- Reserves
- 5.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 85%
- Highest pay
- $7,871, coordinator
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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)
- $13,337 spent. EBT SNAP - WFM provides a venue for MN residents with low income to redeem EBT SNAP benefits for local food. We also educate SNAP recipients on how to extend their SNAP benefits by receiving matching Market Bucks Produce Bucks through Mn Hunger Solutions which can be redeemed at market for fresh produce: fruit; and vegetables.
- $2,326 spent. POWER OF PRODUCE - WFM provides a program for children ages 4-12 to receive a $2 voucher each week which can be redeemed for fresh fruits and vegetables. WFM provided 1317 vouchers last year allowing children to try new fruits & vegetables and educating them about the benefits of healthy eating.
- $1,213 spent. EDUCATIONAL VENUE- WFM provided a free space to educational groups in the Winona community. Last year WFM provided space for a school group to distribute grow kits for kids to grow their own vegetable plants gardeners groups to discuss growing tips seniors groups to provide info on programs for seniors and more.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 2019.
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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