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Bucks County Foodshed Alliance Inc

EIN 41-2209100 · New Hope, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY

Income
$107,008
Spending
$94,488
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Highest pay
$11,068, farmers market manager - d

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

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)
  1. $24,597 spent. WRIGHTSTOWN FARMERS MARKET PROVIDES A RETAIL OUTLET FOR 45 FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO PROVIDE FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY 41 WEEKS PER YEAR. IT SERVES 35,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS SERVING SNAP RECIPIENTS.
  2. $24,745 spent. DOYLESTOWN FARMERS MARKET PROVIDES A RETAIL OUTLET FOR 37 FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO PROVIDE FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY 41 WEEKS PER YEAR. IT SERVES 28,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS SERVING SNAP RECIPIENTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND OUTREACH.
  3. $16,446 spent. THE BUCKS COUNTY FOODSHED ALLIANCE PROVIDES THREE FARM TOURS, A FARMER FORUM, AND EDUCATIONAL FILMS AND PRESENTATIONS EACH YEAR. IT PROVIDES SMALL FARM GRANTS TO LOCAL, NEW FARMERS AND LOCAL FARM FRESH PRODUCE TO FOOD PANTRIES. IT ALSO SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES EDUCATION TO 'SNAP' RECIPIENTS. APPROXIMATELY 100 FARM FAMILIES ARE SERVED AND ITS PROGRAMS REACH 3,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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