Ado Bahamas Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
In Phase One, to work with individuals, schools, churches, and communities throughout the length and breadth of The Bahamas to be the source they turn to for supplies without charge and mentorship without compensation as we re-boot the desire to farm. In Phase Two, to take what is remaining from the initial distribution of supplies and knowledge to assist those who wish to start or expand commercial farming. Together, from the smallest backyard vegetable garden to the largest produce, poultry, or porcine farm, ADO will drive down the annual $1 billion-plus food import burden on The Bahamas while improving the quality of life through healthier, unpreserved, more naturally grown and packaged food for all.
- Income
- $100,223
- Spending
- $100,301
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- Backyard Farming - Distributed approximately 3,200 backyard kits throughout the Bahamas. These kits are given to community members to start a farm, making a more sustainable and economic impression on families and individuals. The kits serve as a startup for families, allowing them to progress to larger front or backyard farms. ADO has provided consultation videos, and individuals can get help via a visit or a call if they have questions or concerns. The Backyard initiative aims to assist individuals and the wider community with products that reduce their grocery bills, thereby enhancing greater economic impact for citizens.
- $100,000 spent. School Farming - Assisted 32 schools throughout the Bahamas with supplies. School farming students' age ranges from 12 to 18. The majority of participating schools are higher primary, junior, and senior high schools throughout the Bahamas, primarily consisting of public schools.
- Community Farms -Established six community farms, including one in Exuma and five in Nassau, New Providence. These farms are geared to bring communities together by participating in activities surrounding the farms, creating a more tight-knit community. The goal is also to measure community-driven activities and how the farms impact and create community awareness. During the seasons, we usually plant vegetables such as leafy greens, corn, beets, cabbage, carrots, and onions. For summer, we select crops that can sustain the drastic heat, such as okra and watermelons.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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