Anume Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
ANUME FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO GROW ORGANIC VEGTABLES AND FEED AREA FOOD BANKS.
- Income
- $700
- Spending
- $1,100
- Reserves
- -3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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)
- GROWING ORANIC VEGTABLES ON A 12-ACRE PLOT OF LAND:*HEIRLOOM SEEDS ARE PLANTED IN SOIL RICH IN MICRONUTRIENTS*SOIL IS AMENDED WITH EACH NEW SEASON EITHER BY ORGANIC COVER CROP, MICRO OR MACRONUTRIENTS. LABORATORY TESTS ARE CONDUCTED TO ANALYZE AN EVALUATE THE LEVELS OF THE ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS IN A SOIL SAMPLE.*WEATHER IS CONSIDERED DAILY AND ANAYLZED FOR BEST WATER PRACTICES FOR SPECIFIC PLANTS USING OUR 12 ACRE PIVOT.*HARVET THE PLANT - HOW MUCH AND WHEN TO HARVEST*WASHING THE PRODUCE - BEST PRACTICE TO WASH PARTICULAR VEGETABLES WHETHER IT SHOULD BE SCRUBBED, RINSED OR SOAKED.*BAGGING PRODUCE - HOW MUCH WEIGHT IN EACH BAG, WEIGHING PRODUCE AND KEEPING ACCURATE RECORDS FOR WHO GETS WHAT VEGETABLE ON WHAT DAY.*DELIVER OF PRODUCE - BEST MEANS OF DELIVERY WITH CLIMATE CONDITIONS*2024 - 0 POUNDS DELIVERED TO AREA FOOD BANKS IN FAYETTE COUNTY.
- EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE BENEFITS OF EATING VEGETABLES:*HOSTING ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO VISIT FARM UNDERSTAND HOW TO PLANT, HARVEST, JUICE AND WASH PLANTS. OFFERING AN ORGANIC MEAL AS PART OF THEIR VISIT.*HOSTING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OR CIVIC MEETING IN THE FARM HOUSE - PROVIDING A COMFORTABLE SETTING WHERE PEOPLE GATHER TO LEARN ABOUT EATING HEALTHY ORGANIC VEGETABLES, UNDERSTAND THE BIOLOGY OF THE SOIL AND THE PLANT AND REASONS WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO AVOID PESTICIDES IN THEIR SOIL, BEING, HOME AND AIR.2024 - 0 VISITS
- HOSTING VOLUNTEERS/INTERNS TO SERVE ON THE FARM:*HOSTING VOLUNTEERS INVOLVES RECRUITMENT, EMAIL INVITATION, CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE AND DIRECTIONS TO THE FARM. ORGANIZING DAY'S EVENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS, CONDUCTING SAFETY DISCUSSIONS, COMPLETION OF INSURANCE & LEGAL PAPERWORK, MONITORING VOLUNTEERS AND CONDUCTING EXIT INTERVIEW. ORGANIZING PAPERWORK WHILE MAINTAINING MAILING LIST OF VOLUNTEERS, HOURS OF VOLUNTEERING AND VALUE OF VOLUNTEER.*HOSTING OF INTERNS INVOLVES RECRUITMENT AT SENIOR LEVEL HIGH SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES, LETTERS OF CONFIRMATION OF DATES TO SERVE AT FARM, DECISIONS ON WETHER THEY ARE PAID OR VOLUNTEERING AND WHERE THEY WILL RESIDE SHOULD THEY LIVE ON THE FARM DURING SUMMER INTERNSHIP OR DRIVE TO AND FROM THEIR HOME. INTERNS RECEIVE DAILY INSTRUCTIONS, MONITORING, LUNCH, SAFTEY DISCUSSIONS, SEMINIAR ATTENDANCE AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FROM EDUCATIONAL SERIES.2024 - 0 VOLUNTEERS
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 August 2014.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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