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Seacoast Eat Local Inc

EIN 45-2547575 · Lee, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$446,511
Spending
$422,209
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
6
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $39,567 spent. SNAP - OPERATION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO OFFER INCENTIVES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM ENABLES SNAP RECIPIENTS TO DOUBLE THEIR SNAP DOLLARS TO PURCHASE LOCAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT FARMERS' MARKETS, FARM STANDS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) SHARES.
  2. $41,626 spent. MOBILE MARKET EDUCATION PROGRAMS - IN FY25, SEACOAST EAT LOCAL EXPANDED ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE THE HARVESTING KNOWLEDGE WORKSHOP SERIES, OFFERING INTERACTIVE, SEASONAL CLASSES THAT CONNECTED CONSUMERS WITH LOCAL FOOD SKILLS, STORIES, AND PRODUCERS. AT OUR FARMERS' MARKETS, WE ALSO LAUNCHED NEW HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, ENGAGING HUNDREDS OF YOUNG SHOPPERS IN LEARNING ABOUT FRUITS, VEGETABLES, FARMING, AND NUTRITION THROUGH GAMES AND CRAFTS. THESE PROGRAMS FOSTERED DEEPER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND BUILT AWARENESS OF LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AMONG ALL AGES.
  3. $75,382 spent. SUMMER FARMERS' MARKET - OPERATION OF FOUR WEEKLY SUMMER FARMERS' MARKETS TAKING PLACE FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. THIS INCLUDES PORTSMOUTH (SATURDAYS), EXETER (THURSDAYS), DOVER (WEDNESDAYS), AND DURHAM (MONDAYS). THE MARKETS ARE MADE UP OF A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT VENDORS WHO SELL FRUIT, VEGETABLES, MEAT, SEAFOOD, EGGS, HONEY, MAPLE SYRUP, BAKED GOODS, VALUE-ADDED FOODS, HOT PREPARED FOOD, CRAFTS, AND BODY CARE PRODUCTS. ALL OF OUR VENDORS MAKE, GROW, HARVEST, CATCH, OR CRAFT 100% OF THE PRODUCTS THEY SELL AT THE MARKET. WE ALSO HAVE MUSICIANS, NONPROFITS, AND OTHER GUESTS TO HELP MAKE THE MARKETS FUN, COMMUNITY-ORIENTED, AND ENGAGING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 February 2012.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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