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Tapestry Farms

EIN 82-1925820 · Davenport, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TAPESTRY FARMS IS A NONPROFIT URBAN FARM SYSTEM THAT INVESTS IN REFUGEES WHO LIVE IN THE QUAD CITIES. WE DO THIS THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES, FARMING, AND WELCOMING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Income
$668,280
Spending
$621,454
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
0

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $330,026 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES - TAPESTRY FARMS IS A NONPROFIT URBAN FARM SYSTEM THAT INVESTS IN REFUGEES WHO COME TO FIND THEIR HOME IN THE QUAD CITIES. WE SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING, EDUCATION, MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH CARE, WORK, BASIC NEEDS, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY, AND U.S. CITIZENSHIP.
  2. $192,082 spent. FARM - TAPESTRY FARMS GROWS FOOD AT APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN SITES THROUGHOUT THE QUAD CITIES RECLAIMING UNDERUTILIZED LAND TO PRODUCE VEGETABLES, FRUIT, AND HERBS SEASONALLY AND YEAR-ROUND IN A HYDROPONICS CONTAINER. WE ENGAGE APPROXIMATELY 300 VOLUNTEERS AND HIRE REFUGEES FROM COUNTRIES INCLUDING THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, SYRIA, AND SUDAN AS PART OF OUR FARM OPERATIONS. IN 2024, WE GREW APPROXIMATELY 11,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE DISTRIBUTED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS - FOOD PANTRIES, FARMER'S MARKET STAND, FELLOW NONPROFITS, AND MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS.
  3. $5,000 spent. LEGAL SERVICES - TAPESTRY FARMS OFFERS CLIENTS FREE OR LOW-COST IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDING COMPLETING PAPERWORK FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, WORK AUTHORIZATION RENEWALS, AND NATURALIZATION. WE SUPPORT CLIENTS AS THEY ATTEND THE APPOINTMENTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS.

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 October 2018.

    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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