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Able Farms Foundation

EIN 92-1315392 · Springville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ABLE FARMS SEEKS TO CULTIVATE A CHRIST-CENTERED MISSIONAL FARM COMMUNITY WHERE PERSONS OF ALL ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS EXPERIENCE BELONGING, LOVE & EQUALITY. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR INTELLECTUAL OR PHYSICAL ABILITIES OR PACE IN LIFE, DESERVES A PLACE TO BELONG WHERE THEY ARE LOVED AND SEEN AS GOD'S CHILD. ABLE FARMS EXISTS TO BE A WORKING FARM WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES AND ALL WALKS OF LIFE COME TOGETHER TO WORK, PLAY, GROW, AND ENJOY MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS SO THAT EVERYONE IS ABLE TO FLOURISH. ABLE FARMS PLANS TO DEVELOP A THERAPUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAM, GARDENS AND GREENHOUSES FOR FRUIT, VEGETABLES, AND FLOWERS THAT CAN BE SOLD, HERDS OF LIVESTOCK ANIMALS TO BE CARED FOR AND SOLD, A PET RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER, A STORE FOR GOODS TO BE SOLD, AND EVENTUALLY A RESIDENTIAL CENTER WHERE ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES COULD LIVE SEMI-INDEPENDENTLY UNDER THE SUPERVISIONS OF A QUALIFIED AND COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER. ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WOULD BE

Income
$204,961
Spending
$23,859
Spent on programs
41%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0

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

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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED MISSIONAL FARM COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES ARE ABLE TO PLAY, WORK, LEARN, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, ETC.
  2. $9,843 spent. PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED MISSIONAL FARM COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL
  3. PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED MISSIONAL FARM COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL

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 August 2023.

    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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