Nonprofit · EIN 04-3607322
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,680,904 | $1,431,998 | $248,906 | $955,007 | $625,276 | $329,731 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,367,688 | $1,263,950 | $103,738 | $418,356 | $337,477 | $80,879 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,082,326 | $1,145,508 | -$63,182 | $118,756 | $142,254 | -$23,498 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,344,059
- of which government grants
- $617,441
- Program service revenue
- $314,245
- Investment income
- $11,998
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,602
- Other revenue
- $10,602
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $92,216
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,417
- Other salaries and wages
- $386,476
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $590,543
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,528
- Accounting fees
- $3,024
- Occupancy
- $41,432
- Travel
- $11,295
- Depreciation
- $1,954
- Program services (functional)
- $1,264,573
- Management and general (functional)
- $132,745
- Fundraising (functional)
- $34,680
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $418,356
- Total assets, end of year
- $955,007
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $625,276
- Net assets, end of year
- $329,731
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $62,556
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,393
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $326,338
- Gross receipts
- $1,694,722
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 1,095
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvan Shawe | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $95,120 |
| Roberto Rodriquez | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $10,297 |
| Marcques Houston | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Chelsea Dias | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.75 | $0 |
| James DeBaisi | Treasurer Emeritus Trustee or director, Officer | 3.75 | $0 |
| Gillian Cridler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Khadija Ahmed | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Yusuf Escobedo | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Meg Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Amanda Scarpone | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mariam Taleb | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Jeannie Verrando | Director Trustee or director | 3.75 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvan Shawe | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $90,705 |
| Roberto Rodriquez | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $5,959 |
| Marcques Houston | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| James DeBaisi | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.75 | $0 |
| Gillian Cridler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Khadija Ahmed | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Yusuf Escobedo | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Amanda Scarpone | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jeannie Verrando | Director Trustee or director | 3.75 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvan Shawe | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $61,600 |
| Marcques Houston | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Roberto Rodriquez | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| James DeBaisi | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kathleen McKersie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gillian Cridler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jeannie Verrando | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Khadija Ahmed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3792, PORTLAND, ME 04104-3792
- In care of
- % SILVAN SHAWE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SILVAN SHAWE, PO BOX 3792, PORTLAND, ME 04104
- Signed the 990
- SILVAN SHAWE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 761-4769
- Website
- WWW.CULTIVATINGCOMMUNITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PGM LLC
Mission
To grow food justice in Greater Portland by providing education, resources, and opportunities to cultivate and share culturally familiar food.
Program accomplishments
- Youth Leadership Internships & School Gardens that support hands-on outdoor learning for 3,000 elementary students and provide 50 multilingual nature-based skill and leadership development opportunities for youth in Portland Public High Schools.Expenses $236,892 · grants $21,900 · revenue $3,411
- Urban Agriculture with 11 Portland Community Gardens where 485+ neighbors grow food on public land, including open harvest gardens and orchards. We build community connections through free workshops, volunteer days, and events throughout the growing season.Expenses $209,538 · grants $520 · revenue $78,357
- Community Farm and Food Programs - Land, shared infrastructure, training, market development, 40,000 seedlings, and support for 50 immigrant and refugee farming families of color who produce over $500,000 of culturally familiar vegatables, including $115,000 for food pantries through Mainers Feeding Mainers and other funding sources.Expenses $818,143 · grants $69,796 · revenue $232,477
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3607322
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $955,007
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,694,722
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,680,904 | $1,431,998 | $955,007 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,367,688 | $1,263,950 | $418,356 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,082,326 | $1,145,508 | $118,756 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,017,213 | $1,105,091 | $319,027 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3607322).
Questions about CULTIVATING COMMUNITY
- What is the EIN of CULTIVATING COMMUNITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CULTIVATING COMMUNITY is 04-3607322.
- Is CULTIVATING COMMUNITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to CULTIVATING COMMUNITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CULTIVATING COMMUNITY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CULTIVATING COMMUNITY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CULTIVATING COMMUNITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CULTIVATING COMMUNITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SILVAN SHAWE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CULTIVATING COMMUNITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,120 (Silvan Shawe, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CULTIVATING COMMUNITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,680,904, expenses of $1,431,998 and total assets of $955,007 at year end.
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