Gofarm
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To train and support local farmers, connect communities with local agriculture, and increase equitable access to nutrient-rich food grown in Colorado.
- Income
- $992,402
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 49%
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $126,132, exec director
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: 41 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1569% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $213,997 spent. Local Food Share: GoFarm connects the community to local agriculture through a multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Participants sign up for a full season of fresh, local, sustainably-grown food. Each week during the season participants take home fresh, local, seasonal produce AND receive recipe inspiration, cooking tips, and more; get to know their local farmers and learn about how and where their food is grown; and make an incredible impact the local food system and contribute to a web of positive change in the community.
- $352,003 spent. Farmer Development and Support: The GoFarm Incubator trains and mentors beginning farmers, helping them start their own farm and reducing the barriers of entry into a career in agriculture, especially for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, and veteran farmers. We provide access to land, infrastructure, technical assistance, classroom curriculum, and mentorship. We also support local farmers with rental equipment and sales opportunities.
- $255,049 spent. Community Food Access: GoFarm reduces barriers around accessing and affording local food, inviting everyone to be part of their local food system. We collaborate with community organizations to host local food markets at convenient times and locations, offer financial incentives on local food purchases, and advocate for systemic change toward food equity. In addition, we provide local farmers with an additional sales outlet where they can reach new audiences and take part in an inclusive and transparent local food system.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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