Arrowhead Farms
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To strengthen the Tiverton, and greater Rhode Island communities, by operating a nonprofit farmers market that improves public access to local food, supports regional agriculture and small food-based businesses, and provides a community gathering place for local farms, food producers, artisans, musicians, nonprofit organizations, and residents. The organization's exempt purpose includes promoting local food systems, community education, small business participation, and public engagement through a year-round market and related educational activities.
- Income
- $87,174
- Spending
- $89,959
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Highest pay
- $48,000, director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (1)
- $77,815 spent. During 2025, Arrowhead Farms operated the Tiverton Farmers Market as a year-round community farmers market serving Tiverton, Rhode Island and the surrounding area. The market's primary program was to provide a recurring public marketplace connecting the community with local farms, food producers, food makers, artists, musicians, nonprofit entities, local groups, and small businesses. Through this program, the organization helped residents and visitors access fresh local produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, honey, herbal products, and gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian food options. The organization held approximately 50 markets during the year, including approximately 12 specialty markets focused on locally grown foods, seafood, holidays, and seasonal community needs. The market operated from community-based locations in Tiverton, including the winter market location at the Tiverton Middle School cafeteria and the seasonal market location at the Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area. In addition to operating regular markets, the organization provided approximately 6 to 8 educational workshops on topics such as beekeeping, fig propagation, fermenting, and herbalism. These workshops supported public education related to local agriculture, food production, home growing, preservation, and sustainable community food practices. The market also created opportunities for local food entrepreneurs, farms, artists, musicians, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to reach the public, build awareness, and participate in the local economy. The organization's 2025 activities supported its exempt purpose by strengthening the local food system, increasing access to locally produced food, encouraging community engagement, supporting small local businesses and producers, and providing public education and gathering opportunities for the Tiverton community. The organization did not make grants or allocations as part of this program during the year; its program service activity consisted primarily of operating the market, coordinating vendors and community participants, promoting local food access, and providing educational/community programming.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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