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Common Market Georgia Incorporated

EIN 47-4769308 · East Point, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS A NON-PROFIT THAT DISTRIBUTES LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED FOODS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC PURPOSE IS TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE ACCESS TO LOCAL FOODS FOR RESIDENTS OF UNDERSERVED LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES; AND TO INFORM INSTITUTIONS AND BUSINESSES OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ADD VALUE TO LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS BY PROCESSING THEM FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS AND CUSTOMERS. OUR PUBLIC PURPOSE IS TO ALSO ESTABLISH WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FARM PRODUCTS SO THAT THE SUPPLY OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FARM FOOD IS ASSURED. OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES WITH GOOD FOOD FROM SUSTAIABLE FAMILY FARMS. WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY, FARM VIABILITY AND COMMUNITY AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 85%
Employees
13
Highest pay
$265,422, chief develo

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: 34 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs.

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 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 12 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $718,036 spent. DISTRIBUTION OF LOCALLY GROWN GEORGIA AREA PRODUCE. IN AN EFFORT TO SUSTAIN AND PROMOTED THE REGIONAL FARM SYSTEM AND EXPAND COMMUNITY FOOD ACCESS. NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM INCOME AND EXPENSE WERE 7,348,659 IN GROSS SALES OF LOCAL PRODUCE AND 6,353,218 IN RELATED COSTS

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? 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 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 January 2017.

    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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