Corvallis-Albany Farmers Markets
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What it says it does
CAFM IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS HAVING A COMMON BUSINESS INTEREST IN THE PROMOTION OF FARM-DIRECT MARKETING IN OUR GEOGRAPHIC AREA, WHICH INCLUDES ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THIS LOCAL COMMERCIAL MARKET. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES THREE HIGHLY VISIBLE FARMERS' MARKETS IN CORVALLIS AND ALBANY TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE FARM DIRECT MARKETING LINE OF BUSINESS IN OUR SIX-COUNTY AREA.
- Income
- $158,419
- Spending
- $139,283
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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 (6)
- PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AT MARKET AND AT OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS, AS WELL AS MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND TALKS AT MEETINGS OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHERE WE CAN INFLUENCE COMMUNITY LEADERS. OUR AIM IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF LOCALLY GROWN, DIRECT-MARKETED FOODS AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THIS UNDERSTANDING IS CRITICAL TO PUBLIC SUPPORT OF LAND USE LAWS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT POLICIES THAT BENEFIT LOCAL GROWERS. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND SAMPLING EVENTS BENEFIT NON-VENDORS AS WELL AS VENDORS IN THE FARM-DIRECT MARKETING LINE OF BUSINESS. ANOTHER GOAL OF THESE EFFORTS IS COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION, WHICH IS TIED TO INCREASED CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
- SITE MANAGEMENT. OUR FARMERS MARKETS ARE THE PRIMARY WAY THAT MOST LOCAL RESIDENTS LEARN ABOUT FARM DIRECT MARKETERS. THE SIGHTS, SMELLS AND SOUNDS PEOPLE EXPERIENCE SIMPLY BY WALKING IN OR NEAR ONE OF OUR MARKETS ARE A SENSORY ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE WHOLE CONCEPT AND VALUE OF LOCALLY GROWN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE PRODUCERS. THE FARMERS MARKETS BUILD AWARENESS AND CREDIBILITY FOR FARM DIRECT PRODUCTS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH ADVERTISING AMONG THOSE WHO VISIT AND TELL THEIR ASSOCIATES.
- ADVERTISING PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL, SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM GROWERS, WHO BENEFIT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY ARE CURRENTLY VENDING AT ONE OF OUR FARMERS MARKETS. MESSAGES OFTEN FOCUS ON WHAT IS IN SEASON LOCALLY. INCREASINGLY, THESE EFFORTS ARE CARRIED OUT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
- EDUCATING FARMERS INCLUDES CAFM'S FREQUENT, MULTI MODAL CONTACT WITH PRODUCERS WHO ARE CONSIDERING THE FARM DIRECT MARKETING LINE OF BUSINESS. MANY OF THESE FARMERS ARE NOT MARKET VENDORS AND MAY CHOOSE OTHER CHANNELS OF FARM DIRECT MARKETING AND NOT FARMERS MARKETS. WE ARE A COMMON STARTING POINT FOR FARMERS NEEDING INFORMATION ABOUT REGULATION, INSURANCE, MARKETING METHODS, EQUIPMENT AND PACKAGING, AND OTHER TOPICS. WE ARE OFTEN COLLABORATORS WITH THE OSU EXTENSION SERVICE AND OTHERS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO SMALL FARMERS IN OUR AREA.
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CREATES A POSITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR FARMERS ENGAGING IN THE FARM DIRECT MARKETING LINE OF BUSINESS, WHICH RELIES ON FARMLAND REMAINING AVAILABLE CLOSE TO POPULATION CENTERS. WE KEEP RELEVANT DECISION MAKERS AWARE OF THE VALUE OF LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCTS IN SUPPORTING OTHER LOCAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY. THIS AWARENESS BENEFITS FARM STANDS, CSAS AND UPICKS AS MUCH AS IT DOES FARMERS MARKETS. GOVERNMENT CONTACTS AT THE STATE LEVEL INVOLVE CLARIFYING FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS AND PROVIDING GUIDANCE FOR THE TWO FARM DIRECT NUTRITION PROGRAMS WIC AND SENIOR, SNAP AND MATCHING PROGRAMS LIKE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS. THESE GOVERNMENT CONTACTS ARE OF BENEFIT TO ALL FARM DIRECT MARKETERS IN OREGON, EVEN THOSE WHO DO NOT ATTEND MARKETS AND ARE NOT IN OUR SIX COUNTY AREA.
- ADMINISTRATION INCLUDES FISCAL AND STAFF MANAGEMENT, COORDINATING BOARD AND MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, AND FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AMONG THE BOARD, THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE STAFF. SNAP AND MATCHING PROGRAMS LIKE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS HAVE REQUIRED MORE STAFF RESOURCES IN RECENT YEARS. THE BENEFIT IS THAT A WIDER SPECTRUM, OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE TRUE ACCESS TO HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOODS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)(6) business league.
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)(6) business league 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 2024.
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 February 2007.
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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