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Seed to Table Oregon

EIN 82-3795618 · Sisters, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEED TO TABLE'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LOCALLY GROWN, FARM FRESH PRODUCE AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES IN FARM BASED EDUCATION.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$915,544
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
26
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$92,369, executive dir.

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

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 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 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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. $569,184 spent. FROM OUR FOUR-ACRE SUSTAINABLE VEGETABLE FARM, GROW FARM-FRESH PRODUCE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AND EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTE IT LOCALLY IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IN 2023, WE GREW OVER 100,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTED IT TO 2,200 INDIVIDUALS PER WEEK, INCLUDING THROUGH NONPROFIT PARTNERS AND FOOD PANTRIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  2. $108,147 spent. PROVIDE HANDS-ON, FARM-BASED AND IN-SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE TO EMPOWER 1,500 STUDENTS ANNUALLY TO ENGAGE WITH FRESH FOODS AND THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM BY PLANTING, GROWING, HARVESTING AND COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES.
  3. $84,453 spent. PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE SISTERS FARMER'S MARKET, AN ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY GATHERING AND ECONOMIC HUB AND FOOD ACCESS POINT TO STRENGTHEN OUR RURAL ECONOMY AND FOOD SYSTEM BY CONNECTING OREGON FARMERS, RANCHERS, ARTISANS AND SHOPPERS AND PROVIDE ANOTHER 1,000 PEOPLE WEEKLY ACCESS TO LOCAL, FRESH FOOD.

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 November 6, 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 July 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 November 4, 2026.

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