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Happily Natural Day

EIN 85-0874794 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceWeak49 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAPPILY NATURAL DAY PROMOTES HOLISTIC HEALTH, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE. WE DEVELOP URBAN GARDENS AND FARMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD.

Income
$680,435
Spending
$671,577
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
365
Highest pay
$17,522, vice president

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $198,084 spent. FARMS AND GARDENS: THE SANKOFA COMMUNITY ORCHARD IS A FIVE-ACRE GREEN SPACE DEDICATED TO FOOD JUSTICE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY, CONSISTING OF OVER 80 FRUIT TREES IN THE SOUTHSIDE OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. OUR MISSION IS TRANSFORMING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT FOR FOOD JUSTICE & CLIMATE RESILIENCY. WE TRAIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF REGENERATIVE GREENSPACE. WE EMPHASIZE LAND JUSTICE AND THE REDISTRIBUTION OF LAND TO BIPOC COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR REGION.
  2. $198,084 spent. THE BROOK ROAD YOUTH FARM IS A 12-WEEK YOUTH FARMING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TEACH YOUTH TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD.
  3. $198,084 spent. CENTRAL VIRGINIA URBAN FARMER FELLOWSHIP: THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA URBAN FARMER FELLOWSHIP IS A 12-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM THAT TEACHES REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, URBAN GREENING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING WITHIN THE CITY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CITIZENS WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN GREEN SPACES SUPPORTED BY THE COMMUNITY. THE INCREASE OF GREEN SPACE IN URBAN AREAS IS DOCUMENTED TO INCREASE RESIDENTS' PRIDE OF PLACE, STIMULATE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND PROVIDE HEALTHY, ENGAGING SPACES WHERE COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER AND FOR SHARED SOCIAL EXPERIENCES.THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TAKES PLACE AT CENTRAL AND ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF RICHMOND VA. PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE SPACE FOR IN-CLASSROOM TRAINING; SUBSEQUENT HANDS-ON SERVICE-LEARNING EXPERIENCES EITHER A) TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME LOCATION OR B) WITHIN PROXIMITY TO THE TRAINING LOCATION.CLASSES ARE SMALL (12 - 16) TO ALLOW FOR AN OPTIMAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. IN-CLASSROOM SESSIONS ARE 3 HOURS LONG AND EQUAL PARTS PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND GROUP ACTIVITY TO BUILD COMMUNITY AMONG TRAINEES. SUBSEQUENT HANDS-ON SERVICE-LEARNING COMPONENTS TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAYS IN 3-HOUR INCREMENTS. TOTAL HOURS FOR THE TRAINING: 72 LEARNING HOURS.

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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