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Ujamaa Farmer Collective Association

EIN 93-2663227 · Woodland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Carrying out the policy of Californias to support socially disadvantaged farmers through The Farmers Equity Act and with pending state funding, the mission of Ujamaa Farmer Collective Association is empowering historically underserved Black farmers and farmers of color by providing secure land tenure and equitable access to resources, while simultaneously promoting environmentally sound and sustainable agricultural practices.

Income
$754,785
Spending
$230,445
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
33.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $115,416 spent. THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR USE BY THE UJAMAA FARMER COLLECTIVE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT FAIR AND DIGNIFIED EMPLOYMENT FOR FARMER-MEMBERS ENGAGED IN HANDS-ON PRODUCTION, SOIL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES. DURING THE YEAR, THE COLLECTIVE RECEIVED ITS LARGEST FUNDING FROM IT'S FISCAL SPONSOR POSSIBILITY LABS, THE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION, AND THE GROWING JUSTICE FUND. THE MAJORITY OF THESE FUNDS WERE USED DIRECTLY TOWARD PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: $52,000 FOR TRACTORS AND ATTACHMENTS, $27,200 FOR FARM EQUIPMENT REPAIRS, AND $60,000 FOR LABOR AND FARMLAND MAINTENANCE. AS THIS WAS THE COLLECTIVES SECOND YEAR OF OPERATIONS, NEARLY HALF OF THESE EXPENDITURES WERE DIRECTED TOWARD ESTABLISHING MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES, ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS, DEPRECIABLE ASSETS, AND FUNDRAISING CAPACITY NECESSARY TO LAUNCH AND SUSTAIN THE ORGANIZATIONS LONG-TERM PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.

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 October 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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