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Farm Alliance of Baltimore Inc

EIN 81-2974222 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FARM ALLIANCE OF BALTIMORE IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF URBAN FARMS, NEIGHBORHOOD GROWERS, AND FRIENDS. WE USE CONNECTION, RESOURCE SHARING, AND COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY WITH RESPECT TO FOOD, LAND AND WATER TO EXPAND COMMUNITIES' SELFDETERMINATION AND POWER.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
12
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$91,139, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 30, 2025, 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)
  1. $66,731 spent. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: THE FARM ALLIANCE OF BALTIMORE STRENGTHENED THE CAPACITY OF ITS NETWORK OF URBAN FARMERS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SHARED RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION. DURING THE YEAR, MEMBERS COLLECTIVELY STEWARDED 25 ACRES OF URBAN GREEN SPACE, RECEIVED MORE THAN 16,000 SEEDLINGS TO EXPAND FOOD PRODUCTION, AND INCREASED COVER CROP SEED USAGE BY 59%, SUPPORTING HEALTHIER SOILS AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED SOIL TESTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, NETWORKING EVENTS, AND RESOURCE SHARING TO ENHANCE MEMBERS' KNOWLEDGE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND LONG-TERM ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY.
  2. $40,211 spent. OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE FARM ALLIANCE OF BALTIMORE PROVIDED HANDS-ON EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES FOR URBAN FARMERS, BEGINNING GROWERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED 60 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS AND COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, REACHING 1,090 PARTICIPANTS (A 22% INCREASE OVER THE PRIOR YEAR). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO STRENGTHENED THE URBAN FARMING COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING 4,530 IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO 15 MEMBERS AND HOSTING 12 MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE EVENTS, 9 GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS, AND 24 HOURS OF FELLOWSHIP, PROMOTING PEER LEARNING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE.
  3. $600,753 spent. BLACK BUTTERFLY TEACHING FARM (BBTF): THE BLACK BUTTERFLY TEACHING FARM SERVED AS THE ORGANIZATION'S PRODUCTION, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HUB, DEMONSTRATING SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE WHILE SUPPORTING FOOD ACCESS AND FARMER TRAINING. DURING THE YEAR, THE FARM PRODUCED MORE THAN 21,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE, GENERATED APPROXIMATELY 52,000 IN PRODUCE SALES THROUGH DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS AND MARKET SALES, AND SUPPLIED FRESH FOOD TO 16 DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, INCLUDING FOOD BANKS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, HEALTH SYSTEMS, AND RESTAURANTS. THE FARM ALSO DONATED OVER 1,500 POUNDS OF PRODUCE TO NEIGHBORS, ENGAGED MORE THAN 200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PROVIDED HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKSHOPS AND URBAN FARMER TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.

    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 April 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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