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Good Courage Farm

EIN 87-1092418 · Hutchinson, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organizations primary exempt purpose is 1) religious: to establish, organize, facilitate, promote, and carry out the functions of a Christ-centered agrarian ministry in cooperation with the Episcopal Church in Minnesota; and 2) charitable: to provide opportunities for people to witness Gods renewing love for all of Creation through work that includes but is not limited to: a) the tending of soil, crops, animals, and human relationships; b) using sustainable and regenerative methods, growing healthful food for people while growing faithful disciples for Christ; c) offering spiritual enrichment and environmental education to people of all faiths and none. We gather in worship, fellowship, community-building, and labor as Christian partners

Income
$175,708
Spending
$109,384
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Highest pay
$38,408, secretary & executive 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% 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 (3)
  1. $33,756 spent. Worship and Faith Formation: Clergy and lay leaders engaged in prayer, sacramental lifeand study to deepen their Christian practice. Approximately 260 people participatedin on-farm weekly worship and theological learning.
  2. $28,982 spent. Education for Regenerative Agriculture: Individuals and groups learned about and participated in farming activities that promote soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.Approximately 80 volunteers engaged in ongoing learning activities.
  3. $28,620 spent. Sharing Food: With the help of volunteers, the ministry provides farm produce to several food justice partners, including emergency food shelves and meal programs. More than 90 people participated in growing, harvesting, packing and delivering more than 12,730 USDA servings of local fruit, vegetables and eggs.

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

  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 2025.

    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 January 2022.

    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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