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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2082921

WORKING LANDSCAPES

Tax-exempt · WARRENTON, NC 27589

Financials

$938K$976K2023$2.2M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WORKING LANDSCAPES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,224,178$1,828,020$396,158$1,210,247$137,538$1,072,709
December 31, 2023990$938,395$975,953-$37,558$1,088,586$67,735$1,020,851
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,601,431
Program service revenue
$622,734
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$13

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$68,866
Other salaries and wages
$644,709
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$864,750
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$412
Accounting fees
$2,363
Travel
$21,773
Depreciation
$116,104
Program services (functional)
$1,644,851
Management and general (functional)
$148,185
Fundraising (functional)
$34,984

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,088,586
Total assets, end of year
$1,210,247
Total liabilities, end of year
$137,538
Net assets, end of year
$1,072,709
Land, buildings and equipment
$666,843
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,072,709
Gross receipts
$2,224,178
Employees
43
Volunteers
22
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
NC

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CARLA NORWOODEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee
35$68,866
KIM HARRISBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUDI COLLOREDO MANSFELDBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JERRY EDMONDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MONICA MCCANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BETH WETHINGTONBOARD SECRETARY
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carla NorwoodExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
35$74,848
Kim HarrisBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Beth WethingtonBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Rudi Colloredo-MansfeldBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jerry EdmondsBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Monica McCannBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
108 S MAIN ST, WARRENTON, NC 27589-1964
In care of
% CARLA M NORWOOD
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
109 W LAVENDER AVE, DURHAM NC 277044248
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CARLA NORWOOD EXECUTIVE, 164 NORWOOD, MANSON, NC 27553
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
CARLA NORWOOD, 109 W LAVENDER AVE, DURHAM NC 277044248
Signed the 990
CARLA M NORWOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(252) 257-0205
Return prepared by
Overdraw Enterprise Services LLC

Mission

TO CREATE MORE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS FOR PEOPLE IN THE WARREN COUNTY, NC REGION THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL ASSETS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • LOCAL FOOD ACCESS: WE OPERATE NORTH-CAROLINAS ONLY FOOD HUB THAT FEATURES A FRESH-CUT VEGETABLE PROCESSING FACILITY WITH HACCP CERTIFICATION. WE PROMOTE HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS TO CONVENIENT AND LOCALLY GROWN FOODS AMONG STUDENTS, SENIORS AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. WE INCREASE MARKET ACCESS FOR SMALL TO MID-SCALE FARMERS WHO GROW FRESH PRODUCE AND PASTURE-RAISED MEATS. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE, PASTURE-RAISED MEATS, AND HEALTHY SCRATCH-MADE MEALS TO 300 FOOD INSECURE SENIORS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2024, WE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 200,000 LBS OF LOCAL FOOD ACROSS OUR REGION. WE ALSO LEAD AND COLLABORATE ON FOOD SYSTEM PLANNING EFFORTS, WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SMALL BUSINESSES AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD MORE SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS. FOR EXAMPLE, WE CO-LED THE KERR TAR REGIONAL FOOD COUNCIL.
    Expenses $606,519 · grants $894,696 · revenue $895,278
  • VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE WEAVE TOGETHER DIVERSE ACTORS, INFRASTRUCTURE, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE FOOD SYSTEM. WE ARE A TRUSTED PARTNER, CONNECTING FARMERS, PEER ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND IMPLEMENTING FOOD SYSTEM INITIATIVES THAT MOVE HEALTHY FOOD AND SUPPORT REINVESTMENT IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. IN 2024, WE LED WORKSHOPS ON FOOD SAFETY, CONVENED STAKEHOLDERS AROUND FARM-TO-SCHOOL EFFORTS, CONDUCTED RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF FARMERS AND INSTITUTIONAL CUSTOMERS, AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVALUATION OF LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS. WE ALSO HELPED TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF A DOZEN COMMUNITY-BASED AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO INTEGRATE HEALTHY LOCAL FOOD INTO THEIR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $536,433 · grants $467,210 · revenue $1,083,864
  • RESILIENT COMMUNITIES (FORMERLY CLIMATE MOBILIZATION: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE AIM TO BUILD AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE ALSO WORK TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH HANDS-ON SKILLS BUILDING AND ADVANCING APPROACHES TO RURAL LIVELIHOODS AND RESILIENCE. IN 2024, WE OPENED A DOWNTOWN MEETING AND EVENT SPACE, HOSTED INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR 15 AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HELPED TO LAUNCH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE WARREN COUNTY HOUSING COALITION. WE ALSO MANAGED A STATEWIDE PROGRAM WITH PARTNER FOOD HUBS TO OFFER NEW FORMS OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS WHO ADOPT REGENERATIVE PRODUCTION PRACTICES. WE SUPPORTED SMALL TOWNS IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA IN DEVELOPING CLIMATE RESILIENCE PLANS. TO CREATE MORE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS FOR PEOPLE IN THE WARREN COUNTY, NC REGION THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL ASSETS.
    Expenses $501,899 · grants $152,752 · revenue $155,803

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2082921
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,210,247
Income (IRS master file)
$2,224,178

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,224,178$1,828,020$1,210,247IRS
990December 2023$938,395$975,953$1,088,586XML
990December 2022$728,637$725,273$1,118,175IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: CARLA NORWOOD
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 27-2082921).

Questions about WORKING LANDSCAPES

What is the EIN of WORKING LANDSCAPES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WORKING LANDSCAPES is 27-2082921.
Is WORKING LANDSCAPES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to WORKING LANDSCAPES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WORKING LANDSCAPES 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 WORKING LANDSCAPES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WORKING LANDSCAPES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WORKING LANDSCAPES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CARLA NORWOOD EXECUTIVE.
Who are the officers and directors of WORKING LANDSCAPES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,866 (CARLA NORWOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WORKING LANDSCAPES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,224,178, expenses of $1,828,020 and total assets of $1,210,247 at year end.

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