Riverwalk Market Fair
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RIVERWALK MARKET FAIR'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS AND ARTISANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $98,377
- Spending
- $58,783
- Reserves
- 12.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Highest pay
- $18,336, board member
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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 October 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 October 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)
- $58,242 spent. AT RIVERWALK MARKET FAIR, WERE ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING THE HEART OF NORTHFIELD, MN WHERE LOCAL FARMERS, ARTISANS, AND MAKERS COME TOGETHER TO CREATE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE. NESTLED BY THE CANNON RIVER, OUR MARKET IS A PLACE TO DISCOVER FRESH, SEASONAL PRODUCE, ONE-OF-A-KIND HANDMADE GOODS, AND DELICIOUS EATS, ALL WHILE ENJOYING LIVE MUSIC AND THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. WERE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING FOOD ACCESS FOR ALL THROUGH OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS. WE ALSO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOSTERING LOCAL TALENT, AND HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE. WHETHER YOURE SHOPPING FOR YOUR WEEKLY PRODUCE, STOPPING BY TO USE YOUR EBT CARD, ENJOYING A PICNIC BY THE RIVER, OR SIMPLY SOAKING IN THE MUSIC AND GOOD VIBES, RIVERWALK MARKET FAIR IS WHERE COMMUNITY THRIVES, CREATIVITY FLOURISHES, AND EVERY VISIT FEELS LIKE A CELEBRATION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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 October 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 September 2018.
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.
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