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Northwest Agriculture Business Center

EIN 83-0449496 · Mount Vernon, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NABC'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE SUCCESS, FOSTER COOPERATION, AND ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF AGRICULTURE IN RURAL WESTERN WASHINGTON BY PROVIDING EXPERTISE, RESOURCES, AND BUSINESS TECHNICAL SERVICES TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
13
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$139,560, executive director

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 34% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $698,412 spent. REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS PARTNERSHIP: NABC FACILITATED THE FORMATION OF A QUALIFIED AND CAPABLE BODY OF COLLABORATORS TO WORK TOGETHER AS A FORWARD THINKING AND RESPONSIVE AGENT TO:SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR VALUE-ADDED FOOD PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION AND PROVIDE HANDS ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT EXPANSION AND GAIN ACCESS TO CAPITAL.CREATE A NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT FARMER-OWNED FOOD HUB COOPERATIVES, WHICH LEVERAGES EFFICIENCIES IN MARKETING AND PRODUCTION PLANNING, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS, AND FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT, AND IMPROVES PROFITABILITY.IMPLEMENT A REPLICABLE FOOD ACCESS MODEL IN WHICH FOOD HUBS, FARMERS, AND FOOD BANKS COLLABORATE TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR FOOD BANK CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING A SPECIAL FOCUS ON USDA-DESIGNATED FOOD DESERTS AND AREAS OF PERSISTENT POVERTY.
  2. $616,227 spent. RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT: NABC ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT, EXPANSION, AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL BUSINESSES, SPECIFICALLY COOPERATIVES AND MUTUALLY OWNED BUSINESSES. THESE SERVICES FOCUS ON STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT A RURAL WORKFORCE, PROVIDE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF RURAL WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE.NABC'S GOALS FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC CONDITION OF RURAL AREAS BY WORKING WITH DIVERSE GROUPS OF FARMING COOPERATIVES AND PRODUCERS THROUGHOUT WESTERN WASHINGTON. NABC HAS FACILITATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO NEW MARKETS FOR RURAL PRODUCERS; INTRODUCED PRODUCERS TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS THESE PROGRAMS; AND CREATED NEW FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT SOURCE FOOD FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS.INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THIS WORK. NABC SUPPORTS REGIONAL EFFORTS TO INCREASE MEAT PROCESSING AND HAS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL GRAIN ECONOMY BASED ON ESTABLISHING GRAIN STORAGE AND RAIL TRANSLOAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
  3. $610,635 spent. PARTNERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT: NABC IS COMMITTED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES INCLUDING HISPANIC, HMONG/LAO, AFRICAN AMERICAN, AND U.S VETERANS. NABC DOES THIS BY SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.NABC STRIVES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND PARTICIPATION IN USDA AGENCY-SUPPORTED GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS. NABC SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO CONNECT PRODUCERS AND OTHERS TO USDA PROGRAMS BY COLLABORATING WITH USDA AGENCY STAFF TO PRESENT WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAM MATERIALS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PROJECT PARTICIPANTS AND USDA AGENCY STAFF. NABC ALSO PROVIDES HANDS-ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS GROUPS OF FARMERS TO MEET GRANT AND LOAN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ACCURATE AND COMPELLING APPLICATIONS FOR USDA-FUNDED PROGRAMS; AND WIN GRANT AWARDS AND/OR OBTAIN LOANS. NABC ALSO WORKS WITH COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS TO ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE FARM-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND INDIVIDUAL FARMER SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS PLANNING, MARKETING, OUTREACH AND MARKET ACCESS, FARM AND FOOD SAFETY, AND BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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