Washington State Farmers Market Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, membership organization whose mission is to support vibrant and sustainable farmers markets in Washington State through member services, education and advocacy.
- Income
- $315,404
- Spending
- $269,437
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 16.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 66%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $78,653, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
- $136,407 spent. Providing technical support to ensure that Washington State farmers markets remain a vital source of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods, promoting healthy eating and active living for everyone. This includes ensuring farmers markets are able to accept the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), public and private matching programs, as well as local food access initiatives. Our work help ensures farmers markets be energizing, experiential environments where people learn how to stretch budgets to create healthy meals, are introduced to new kinds of local crops and varieties, get inspired by healthy recipes, engage kids in fun, hands-on learning, and build social ties by sharing space with neighbors.
- $24,692 spent. Promoting WSFMA farmers markets throughout Washington State so that farmers have vibrant, local marketplaces and direct connections with shoppers; farmland is sustained; artisan and other small business vendors grow; community gathering places thrive; and everyone has access to healthy foods.
- $88,358 spent. Providing critical professional training, networking, and resources to farmers market organizers through an annual conference; Boot Camp and other video forums; online resources; and in-person trainings so they can effectively manage the dynamic demands of running a successful farmers market and farmers market organization.
- $10,660 spent. Other Programs
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 June 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 April 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.
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