Nonprofit · EIN 34-1812026
NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $430,713 | $426,459 | $4,254 | $216,078 | $58,256 | $157,822 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $438,958 | $478,684 | -$39,726 | $192,593 | $22,705 | $169,888 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $194,447
- of which government grants
- $69,945
- Program service revenue
- $195,289
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,976
- Other revenue
- $40,976
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $87,814
- Other salaries and wages
- $161,201
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $267,138
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,552
- Travel
- $3,917
- Depreciation
- $2,599
- Program services (functional)
- $313,011
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,341
- Fundraising (functional)
- $44,107
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $192,593
- Total assets, end of year
- $216,078
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,256
- Net assets, end of year
- $157,822
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,898
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $157,822
- Gross receipts
- $482,121
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONITA ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $71,400 | $16,414 |
| ALEXANDRIA COOKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH FABENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS RORIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SEBOUH SEKRATARIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA STROMBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN WEEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILIA WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WOODWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIETTE LOWENTHAL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRIA NICHOLS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY FEIGHAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONITA ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $71,400 | $16,370 |
| ALEXANDRIA COOKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH FABENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS RORIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SEBOUH SEKRATARIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA STROMBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN WEEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILIA WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WOODWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIETTE LOWENTHAL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRIA NICHOLS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY FEIGHAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY ZAMBIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13111 SHAKER SQ STE 301, CLEVELAND, OH 44120-2345
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONITA ANDERSON, 13111 SHAKER SQUARE SUITE 301, CLEVELAND, OH 44120
- Signed the 990
- DONITA ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (216) 751-7656
- Return prepared by
- ONPOINTE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET CHAMPIONS THE LOCAL FOODS OF NORTHEAST OHIO AND PROMOTES THEIR HEALTH, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS BY CONNECTING CERTIFIED PRODUCERS WITH CONSUMERS THROUGH A NETWORK OF MARKETS.
Program accomplishments
- NORTH UNION'S GOAL IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF EATING LOCALLY GROWN FOOD. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL ECONOMY BY CREATING VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACES AND ENABLING SMALL FARMS TO SELL DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS. NORTH UNION OPERATES TEN FARMERS' MARKETS IN THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA.Expenses $313,011 · revenue $195,289
- PRODUCE PERKS ARE INCENTIVE TOKENS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO USE AN OHIO DIRECTION CARD TO PURCHASE ONLY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. ALL OTHER TOKENS PURCHASED WITH THE OHIO DIRECTION CARD ARE GOOD TO USE ON ELIGIBLE ITEMS AT THE MARKET. NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET MATCHES DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR (UP TO 25) SPENT ON AN OHIO DIRECTION CARD WITH PRODUCE PERKS IN THE FORM OF GREEN TOKENS.
- SNAP: SNAP (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS), FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS, IS THE LARGEST PROGRAM IN THE DOMESTIC HUNGER SAFETY NET, PROVIDING NUTRITION ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE OHIO DIRECTION CARD (ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER OR EBT) IS SIMILAR TO A BANK DEBIT CARD THAT HOLDS SNAP BENEFITS ASSIGNED EACH MONTH TO THE RECIPIENT. SNAP BENEFITS CAN BE USED AT THE MARKET THROUGH THE OHIO DIRECTION CARD, WHICH IS RUN THROUGH THE CREDIT CARD MACHINE. THE SHOPPER LETS THE VOLUNTEER KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY THEY WOULD LIKE TAKEN FROM THEIR CARD, AND THE SHOPPER IS GIVEN WOODEN TOKENS (1) IN RETURN. THESE CAN BE USED ON ALL EBT-ELIGIBLE ITEMS (FOOD) AT THE MARKET.
- THE SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED ABOUT 38,000, WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR EVEN MORE THAN WHAT WAS DONE THROUGH SNAP AND PRODUCE PERKS. THE SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM (SFMNP) IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, ELIGIBLE SENIORS RECEIVE A PRELOADED CARD THAT CAN BE REDEEMED AT PARTICIPATING FARMERS MARKETS THOUGH A THIRD PARTY APP. THE SHOPPER LETS THE VOLUNTEER AT THE FARMERS MARKET TABLE KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY THEY WOULD LIKE TO TAKE OFF THEIR CARD, AND THE SHOPPER IS GIVEN SILVER METAL TOKENS (1/EACH) IN RETURN. THESE VOUCHERS ARE ISSUED ANNUALLY AND CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE A VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS, IN-SEASON PRODUCE.
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 | Not 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
- 34-1812026
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $216,078
- Income (IRS master file)
- $482,121
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $430,713 | $426,459 | $216,078 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $438,958 | $478,684 | $192,593 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $415,647 | $456,050 | $243,447 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 34-1812026).
Questions about NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET
- What is the EIN of NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET is 34-1812026.
- Is NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET 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 NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET 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 NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET 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 NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONITA ANDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,400 (DONITA ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $430,713, expenses of $426,459 and total assets of $216,078 at year end.
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