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Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project

EIN 45-0935667 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACTA NON VERBA: YOUTH URBAN FARM PROJECT (ANV) ELEVATES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES BY CHALLENGING OPPRESSIVE DYNAMICS & ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH URBAN FARMING. DEEPENING THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURE

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
68
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$120,854, executive di

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 5% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $806,032 spent. ANV CREATES SAFE, CREATIVE OUTDOOR SPACES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES IN OAKLAND, CA. ON ITS 3 FARMS, ANV INCREASES THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING & STRENGTHENS TIES TO THE COMMUNITY. USING THE MODEL OF GARDEN-AS-CLASSROOM, CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES. AS EACH CHILD MOVES THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS THEY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO MENTOR OTHERS, THE COMPLEXITY OF PROJECTS AND TASKS INCREASES TO REFLECT THEIR AGE AND SKILL SET. WE BELIEVE THAT WITH EACH CONCEPT MASTERED, THE CHILD IS EMPOWERED TO ATTEMPT THE NEXT, AND THAT THIS PROCESS IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO EXCEL AT FUTURE ENDEAVORS, ACADEMICALLY AND OTHERWISE.
  2. $728,116 spent. ACTA NON VERBA CONDUCTS CAMP ANV DURING 4 SEASONAL SESSIONS FROM 7:30AM TO 6:00PM SERVING YOUTH THAT ENGAGES PRIMARILY OAKLAND CHILDREN IN OUTDOOR ORGANIC GARDENING AND RELATED INDOOR & OUTDOOR PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OFFERS INSTRUCTION AND HANDS-ON PRACTICE. DURING FARMING SESSIONS, YOUTH LEARN THE SCIENCE OF HOW FOOD IS GROWN. USING ORGANIC PRACTICES, CAMPERS PLAN, PLANT, HARVEST & SELL THE PRODUCE GROWN. 100% OF THE PROFIT FROM THESE SALES ARE PLACED INTO INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (IDA'S) WHICH CAN ONLY BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. ADDITIONALLY, CAMP ANV EXPOSES YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY NOT BE THE NORM FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITIES SUCH AS REGULAR SWIMMING, CAMPING AND HIKING TRIPS.
  3. $146,393 spent. ANV AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (ASP) ANV'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES TUTORING, MENTORING & ENRICHMENT CLASSES TO YOUTH IN TASSAFARONGA VILLAGE AND BEYOND. INCLUDING A WALKING SCHOOL BUS TO 4 LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, WE PROVIDE HOMEWORK HELP, FARMING, COOKING AND ART CLASSES. OUR EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE WHERE YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC GOALS AND BECOME CRITICAL THINKERS WHILE CREATING BONDS WITH OTHER YOUTH IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IT IS OUR MISSION TO CREATE A GREAT WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR STAFF, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS FOR THE WELL-BEING OF OUR YOUTH.
  4. $22,571 spent. THE BEETBOX CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) SOURCES SEASONAL PRODUCE FROM ANV'S THREE FARMS AS WELL AS 13+ POC FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FARMS WHO EMPLOY NATURAL FARMING PRACTICES IN ALIGNMENT WITH A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM, OUR 'SISTER FARMS'. WE SUPPORT FARMERS AND FAMILIES WHILE GENERATING FUNDS FOR YOUTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. THESE INTENTIONAL COMPONENTS OF OUR CSA PROGRAM OPERATE TO MAINTAIN A MORE LOCALIZED AND JUST FOOD SYSTEM FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER PICKUP TWICE A WEEK AND A DELIVERY OPTION ONCE A WEEK TO OVER 250 HOUSEHOLDSTHE BEETBOX CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) SOURCES SEASONAL PRODUCE FROM ANV'S THREE FARMS AS WELL AS 13+ POC FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FARMS WHO EMPLOY NATURAL FARMING PRACTICES IN ALIGNMENT WITH A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM, OUR 'SISTER FARMS'. WE SUPPORT FARMERS AND FAMILIES WHILE GENERATING FUNDS FOR YOUTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. THESE INTENTIONAL COMPONENTS OF OUR CSA PROGRAM OPERATE TO MAINTAIN A MORE LOCALIZED AND JUST FOOD SYSTEM FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER PICKUP TWICE A WEEK AND A DELIVERY OPTION ONCE A WEEK TO OVER 250 HOUSEHOLDS
  5. THE BEETBOX CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) SOURCES SEASONAL PRODUCE FROM ANV'S THREE FARMS AS WELL AS 13+ POC FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FARMS WHO EMPLOY NATURAL FARMING PRACTICES IN ALIGNMENT WITH A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM, OUR 'SISTER FARMS'. WE SUPPORT FARMERS AND FAMILIES WHILE GENERATING FUNDS FOR YOUTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. THESE INTENTIONAL COMPONENTS OF OUR CSA PROGRAM OPERATE TO MAINTAIN A MORE LOCALIZED AND JUST FOOD SYSTEM FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER PICKUP TWICE A WEEK AND A DELIVERY OPTION ONCE A WEEK TO OVER 250 HOUSEHOLDSTHE BEETBOX CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) SOURCES SEASONAL PRODUCE FROM ANV'S THREE FARMS AS WELL AS 13+ POC FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FARMS WHO EMPLOY NATURAL FARMING PRACTICES IN ALIGNMENT WITH A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM, OUR 'SISTER FARMS'. WE SUPPORT FARMERS AND FAMILIES WHILE GENERATING FUNDS FOR YOUTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. THESE INTENTIONAL COMPONENTS OF OUR CSA PROGRAM OPERATE TO MAINTAIN A MORE LOCALIZED AND JUST FOOD SYSTEM FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER PICKUP TWICE A WEEK AND A DELIVERY OPTION ONCE A WEEK TO OVER 250 HOUSEHOLDS

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2016.

    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 September 2016.

    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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