Beaverton Farmers Market Inc
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What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE OUR COMMUNITY ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF FRESH, LOCAL, IN-SEASON FARM AND ARTISAN FOOD PRODUCTS DIRECT FROM THE PRODUCER, TO PROVIDE AN INFORMAL SOCIAL GATHERING PLACE IN AN OPEN-AIR SETTING, TO ENHANCE THE BEAVERTON COMMUNITY, AND TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL GROWERS AND ARTISAN FOOD MAKERS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH DIRECT MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR MARKETS.
- Income
- $514,790
- Spending
- $538,444
- Employees
- 21
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (2)
- $390,844 spent. WE OPERATE A SATURDAY MARKET FEBRUARY THROUGH NOVEMBER. THE SATURDAY MARKET IS THE LARGEST EVENT IN THE CITY OF BEAVERTON MOST WEEKS, WITH THOUSANDS OF VISITORS. IT REMAINS THE COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE. WE WORK TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, AND TO IMPROVE DIRECT MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES OF LOCAL FARMS AND FOOD PRODUCERS. IN SUPPORT OF THIS WE ACT AS A MARKET MAKER INSURING A VIBRANT MIX OF VENDORS AND PATRONS. WE OFFER FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AT THE MARKET REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (KIDS' MARKET SPROUTS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EARLY EDUCATION OF HEALTHY EATING AND WE PROVIDE NON-VENDOR SPACES TO LOCAL NONPROFIT SERVICE- ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS), WE REQUIRE VENDORS TO ACCEPT STANDARD FEDERAL AND STATE FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, WE SUPPORT GLEANERS PROGRAMS COLLECTING UNSOLD FOOD DONATIONS FOR FOOD BANKS, WE SECURE AND MANAGE THE PHYSICAL MARKET SITE ON MARKET DAYS, AND WE CURATE A VENDOR LIST SELECTED TO DRIVE COMMUNITY ATTENDANCE ACROSS SEASONS AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUSES. WE OPERATE A SATURDAY MARKET FEBRUARY THROUGH NOVEMBER. THE SATURDAY MARKET IS THE LARGEST EVENT IN THE CITY OF BEAVERTON MOST WEEKS, WITH THOUSANDS OF VISITORS. IT REMAINS THE COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE. WE WORK TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, AND TO IMPROVE DIRECT MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES OF LOCAL FARMS AND FOOD PRODUCERS. IN SUPPORT OF THIS WE ACT AS A MARKET MAKER INSURING A VIBRANT MIX OF VENDORS AND PATRONS. WE OFFER FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AT THE MARKET REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (KIDS' MARKET SPROUTS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EARLY EDUCATION OF HEALTHY EATING AND WE PROVIDE NON-VENDOR SPACES TO LOCAL NONPROFIT SERVICE- ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS), WE REQUIRE VENDORS TO ACCEPT STANDARD FEDERAL AND STATE FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, WE SUPPORT GLEANERS PROGRAMS COLLECTING UNSOLD FOOD DONATIONS FOR FOOD BANKS, WE SECURE AND MANAGE THE PHYSICAL MARKET SITE ON MARKET DAYS, AND WE CURATE A VENDOR LIST SELECTED TO DRIVE COMMUNITY ATTENDANCE ACROSS SEASONS AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUSES.
- $63,017 spent. THE MARKET MANAGES A GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN HEART SOCIETY WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AS "FOOD INSECURE" BY THE PORTLAND CLINIC. THOSE INDIVIDUALS ARE GIVEN A VOUCHER WHICH THEY REDEEM AT THE MARKET FOR TOKENS, A FORM OF MARKET CURRENCY, WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO SHOP FOR FOOD WITH OUR VENDORS. WE ALSO MANAGE A GRANT FROM THE TUALATIN SOIL AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT, WHICH WE SUPPLEMENT WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDS. BOTH MONIES ARE PUT INTO OUR VENDOR DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM. THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR APPLICANTS FROM OUR SMALL FARMS AND BUSINESSES FOR PROJECTS AND OR EQUIPMENT THAT WILL HELP THEM GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. CAPITAL IS OFTEN IN SHORT SUPPLY FOR THESE START UP BUSINESSES. A GRANT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM OFTEN PROVIDES THE "LEG UP" THEY NEED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS. THE MARKET ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES COUPONS THAT WILL MATCH UP TO 20 PURCHASED WITH A SNAP BENEFITS CARD. THE COUPONS ARE THEN USED TO BUY FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FROM OUR FARMERS. THE MARKET MANAGES A GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN HEART SOCIETY WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AS "FOOD INSECURE" BY THE PORTLAND CLINIC. THOSE INDIVIDUALS ARE GIVEN A VOUCHER WHICH THEY REDEEM AT THE MARKET FOR TOKENS, A FORM OF MARKET CURRENCY, WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO SHOP FOR FOOD WITH OUR VENDORS. WE ALSO MANAGE A GRANT FROM THE TUALATIN SOIL AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT, WHICH WE SUPPLEMENT WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDS. BOTH MONIES ARE PUT INTO OUR VENDOR DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM. THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR APPLICANTS FROM OUR SMALL FARMS AND BUSINESSES FOR PROJECTS AND OR EQUIPMENT THAT WILL HELP THEM GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. CAPITAL IS OFTEN IN SHORT SUPPLY FOR THESE START UP BUSINESSES. A GRANT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM OFTEN PROVIDES THE "LEG UP" THEY NEED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS. THE MARKET ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES COUPONS THAT WILL MATCH UP TO 20 PURCHASED WITH A SNAP BENEFITS CARD. THE COUPONS ARE THEN USED TO BUY FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FROM OUR FARMERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 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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