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City of Good

EIN 85-0616750 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

City of Good is building a sustainable food system through economic support to farmers and radical access to fresh, local food for all of our neighbors. The organization provides nutritious, locally sourced meals and food education through collaborative partnerships throughout the Treasure Valley.

Income
$802,898
Spending
$755,441
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
12
Highest pay
$113,400, 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% 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 89% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 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

    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

    6 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 (6)
  1. $653,381 spent. Through its programs, City of Good distributed more than 45,000 pounds of food and nearly 38,000 meals in 2024. The organizations partnerships with farmers, restaurants, and community organizations created sustainable pathways for local food access and equitable nourishment for all residents while offering economic support for local farm businesses.
  2. City of Good provided 18,786 meals through its Fuel Kits initiative, including 12,294 Weekend Fuel Kits for children and medically fragile adults and 6,492 Senior Fuel Kits. These kits supplied consistent, nutritious food for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. These kits were distributed in partnership with Interfaith Sanctuary, the Veterans Administration, Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging, and other organizations.
  3. The Food Pantry Project distributed over 45,000 pounds of fresh produce and $22,968 in diverse shelf-stable goods to partner pantries and community sites. City of Good recovered 41,612 pounds of surplus produce from local markets and redirected food from wholesale and donation sources to reduce waste and increase access to nutritious foods. Partner pantries include Boise School District Community Schools, Boise State University, the Veterans Administration, Marsing Community School, College of Idaho, and many others.
  4. The Mobile Market, a partnership with the Boise Farmers Market, provided affordable and accessible farmers market shopping with 403 community stops, serving 2,469 visitors and enrolling 756 new customers. The market expanded access to affordable, locally grown produce and dairy, and supported food benefit programs, including 54 EBT transactions, in neighborhoods with limited access to grocery stores.
  5. City of Good partnered with Charlies Produce, Shamrock Foods, and other distributors to recover and redistribute more than 1,800 pounds of mixed and fresh foods. These collaborations supported regional food recovery, reduced waste, and strengthened the local food economy.
  6. The Counter is City of Goods locally-sourced cafe serving Idaho burgers and fries within the Shrine Social Club, a beloved music venue hosting concerts throughout the year as well as the annual Treefort Music Festival. This venture provided earned revenue for both City of Good and our farm partners. It also provided a commercial kitchen for the production, packaging, and distribution of fuel kits; a home base for the Mobile Market; a storage and processing site for surplus produce to be distributed to pantries; and an educational hub for customers and community members with information about sustainable food systems, local sourcing, and volunteer opportunities shared through signage, printed material, staff representation, and information sessions.

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 May 2020.

    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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