Mar Vista Farmers Market Association
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What it says it does
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL, CULTURAL, ARTISTIC, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR THE MAR VISTA COMMUNITY, TO PROMOTE THE UNIQUE IDENTITY OF AND FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY IN THE MAR VISTA COMMUNITY, TO SUPPORT LOCAL MAR VISTA CHARITIES, AND TO CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PURPOSE AS ALLOWED BY LAW.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $124,066, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $758,924 spent. PROVIDING A GATHERING SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES WEEKLY ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMING, COOKING, AND ART PROJECTS FOR CHILDREN. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS FOR ADULTS, SPACE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PRESENT AND SHARE THEIR INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES WITH THE PUBLIC. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL FOOD AND FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.
- $26,834 spent. SUPPORTING NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SPONSORING A GARDENING PROGRAM, TEACHER, SUPPLIES ETC., AND PROVIDING FOOD FOR THE AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM.
- $17,500 spent. SUPPORTING THE GRAND VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GARDEN THROUGH THE GARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION, AND SPONSORING THE 5TH GRADE CLASS TRIP ANNUALLY VIA THE PTA.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2025.
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 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
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