Nonprofit · EIN 45-2280081
FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $90,037 | $100,642 | -$10,605 | $45,373 | $435 | $44,938 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $119,936 | $90,846 | $29,090 | $56,021 | $478 | $55,543 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $72,168 | $83,252 | -$11,084 | $26,833 | $380 | $26,453 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $53,247
- Program service revenue
- $35,896
- Investment income
- $4
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $890
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,741
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $22,524
- Other expenses
- $50,377
- Program services (functional)
- $42,362
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,021
- Total assets, end of year
- $45,373
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $435
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,938
- Cash, savings and investments
- $45,373
- Gross receipts
- $90,342
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Padilla Meyers | President | 3 | $0 |
| Megan Wintersteen | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Beverly Brown | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Dane Calcagni | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Sachs | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Abigail Martone-Richards | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Stein | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mallory Fahey | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Blando | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Meyers | President | 3 | $0 |
| Megan Wintersteen | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Beverly Ruggia Brown | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Dane Calcagni | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Sachs | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Abigail Martone-Richards | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Stein | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mallory Fahey | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Meyers | President | 3 | $0 |
| Megan Wintersteen | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Beverly Ruggia Brown | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Dane Calcagni | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Sachs | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Abigail Martone-Richards | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Moriah Kinberg | Board Member Emeritus | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 17039, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307-7039
- In care of
- % MORIAH KINBERG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 17039, Jersey City NJ 07307
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Rachel Meyers, PO Box 17039, Jersey City NJ 07307
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rachel Meyers, President
- Phone
- (917) 734-3657
- Website
- riverviewfarmersmarket.org
- Return prepared by
- Mark Maliski LLC
Mission
Farms in the Heights provides access to local food systems, grows our local economy and promotes environmental stewardship, for the benefit of all Jersey City Heights community members. We were established to enhance the health and well-being of Jersey City Heights residents. We connect our residents to one another through educational programming, community development and neighborhood arts & music events.
Program accomplishments
- Running a weekly Farmers Market. On Sundays, May through November. We host 300-1000 customers per weekand serve ~15K people per season. We also support 20+ local farm and food vendors. Bringing fresh & healthy food toa relative food desert in an urban, underserved neighborhood. We do healthy educational programming around this market as well - teaching others how to cook & shop healthier, and compost.Expenses $3,640 · grants $22,571
- SNAP / EBT Matching Program for Market Patrons. We run the largest andmost popular SNAP Matching program in the city. This allows our patrons to stretch their SNAP / EBT funds and makesour market much more affordable for them.Expenses $11,106 · grants $7,407
- Music & Arts programming at the market. We offer free live music and hands-on arts events at our market for our patrons.Expenses $27,616 · grants $10,168
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2280081
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $45,373
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,342
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- March 9, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $90,037 | $100,642 | $45,373 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $119,936 | $90,846 | $56,021 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $72,168 | $83,252 | $26,833 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Rachel Meyers | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Rachel Meyers | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 45-2280081).
Questions about FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS
- What is the EIN of FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS is 45-2280081.
- Is FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS 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 FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS 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 FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Rachel Meyers.
- Who are the officers and directors of FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FARMS IN THE HEIGHTS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,037, expenses of $100,642 and total assets of $45,373 at year end.
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