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Produce Perks Midwest Inc

EIN 47-5000763 · Cincinnati, OH

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

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 91 out of 100.

Independent board
25 of 25
7 of 8 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
0 of 7
Reports no 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.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

PRODUCE PERKS MIDWEST'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS. OUR WORK INCREASES ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY, PURCHASING AND CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS ALIKE; IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING NUTRITION, DIET-RELATED ILLNESS, CHRONIC DISEASE, AND FOOD INSECURE PREGNANT WOMEN. ADDITIONALLY, OUR WORK DIRECTLY STRENGTHENS LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AND STIMULATES LOCAL FOOD ECONOMIES; SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS AND SMALL-MARKET RETAILERS. PRODUCE PERKS MIDWEST SERVES AS OHIO'S LEAD AGENCY ADMINISTERING NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAMMING STATEWIDE. OUR NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAMS ARE EVIDENCE-BASED AND NATIONALLY RECONGIZED FOR CREATING ON-THE-GROUND IMPACT IN THE DAILY LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE. IN 2024, OUR NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAMMING WAS OPERATIONAL AT APPROXIMATELY 150 LOCATIONS STATEWIDE, SUPPORTING OVER $2.5 MILLION IN HEALTHY FOOD PURCHASES FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS. THESE DOLLARS ARE GOING DIRECTLY INTO LOCAL FOOD ECONOMIES, SUPPORTING LOCAL, SMALL-MARKET FARMERS AND RETAILERS ACROSS OHIO - ALL WHILE HELLPING STRUGGLING OHIOANS PUT HEALTHY FOOD ON THE TABLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 2025.
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 December 2016.
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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