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Adopt-A-Family Local Foods Connection

EIN 42-1512146 · Grinnell, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZATION PURCHASES FRESH FOOD FROM LOCAL FARMERS TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES. FAMILIES ARE EDUCATED IN NUTRITION AND AGRICULTURE. ORGANIZATION ALSO DISTRIBUTES PRODUCE TO OTHER NON PROFIT GROUPS. ADDITIONALLY, WE COLLABORATING ON LOCAL SOURCING FOR MAJOR EVENTS, ENGAGING IN FOOD POLICY ADVOCACY, AND HOSTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS. OUR GROWTH REFELECTS STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND OUT COMMITMENT TO FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, EQUITABLE ACCESS, AND A RESILIENT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.

Income
$228,992
Spending
$239,295
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
1
Volunteers
12

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $224,661 spent. IN 2024 GRINNELL FARM TO TABLE EXPANDED ITS IMPACT AS A NON PROFIT LOCAL FOOD HUB. WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 880 LOCAL FOOD BOXES AND DELIVERED WEEKLY CSA SHARES TO 40 GRINNELL FAMILIES, NEARLY DOUBLING PARTICIPATION FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. OUR PARTNERSHIP NETWORK GREW TO INCLUDE 40 IOWA PRODUCERS, AND WE SPENT 176,934 ON LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT, A 21% INCREASE FROM 2023. ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE COLLABORATIONG ON LOCAL SOURCING FOR MAJOOR EVENTS, ENGAGINGIN FOOD POLICY ADVOCACY, AND HOSTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS.

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 March 2003.

    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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