Nonprofit · EIN 45-4305077
VEGFEST INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WORCESTER, MA 01606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $15,878 | $38,244 | -$22,366 | $66,292 | $0 | $66,292 |
| January 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $51,357 | $48,891 | $2,466 | $89,313 | $655 | $88,658 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $61,045 | $47,480 | $13,565 | $86,517 | $325 | $86,192 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,062
- Membership dues
- $7,325
- Program service revenue
- $34,453
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$29,974
- Other revenue
- $12
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $32,585
- Printing, publications and postage
- $429
- Other expenses
- $5,230
- Program services (functional)
- $4,265
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $89,313
- Total assets, end of year
- $66,292
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $66,292
- Cash, savings and investments
- $62,005
- Gross receipts
- $65,358
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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP CAMPBELL | CLERK | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WYGLINSKI | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| GREGORY OPPERMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA HENDRICKSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW WILSON | CLERK | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY OPPERMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA NICOLE MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WYGLINSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW WILSON | CLERK | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY OPPERMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA NICOLE MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WYGLINSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 290 W BOYLSTON ST UNIT 60621, WORCESTER, MA 01606-2597
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 1102 PLEASANT ST, Worcester MA 01602
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- ANDREW WILSON, 1102 PLEASANT ST STE 810, Worcester MA 01602
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GREGORY OPPERMAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (774) 922-3427
- Website
- WWW.VEGWORCESTER.COM
- Return prepared by
- SPINELLI CPA PC
Mission
VEGFEST IS A NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT ADVOCATES VEGETARIAN LIVING TO THE POPULATION OF NEW ENGLAND. VEGFEST ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ABOUT VEGANISM, ANIMAL RIGHTS, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF MEAT PRODUCTION. THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TO CREATE A MORE PEACEFUL WORLD BY ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO THINK TWICE ABOUT THE SUFFERING INHERENT IN EATING ANIMALS. WE FOCUS ON BUILDING A CULTURE OF SUPPORT FOR VEGETARIANISM. VEGFEST PROJECTS INCLUDE A RESTAURANT OUTREACH PROGRAM, ORGANIZING VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE PLANT-BASE CHOICES, DISTRIBUTING A GUIDE TO VEGETARIAN DINING IN WORCESTER, AND ORGANIZING A MAJOR VEGESTERIAN FESTIVAL.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ABOUT VEGANISM, ANIMAL RIGHTS, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF MEAT PRODUCTION.Expenses $4,265
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4305077
- 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
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $66,292
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,358
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- June 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- May 30, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective June 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 | January 2026 | $15,878 | $38,244 | $66,292 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2025 | $51,357 | $48,891 | $89,313 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2024 | $61,045 | $47,480 | $86,517 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: ANDREW WILSON | January 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 45-4305077).
Questions about VEGFEST INC
- What is the EIN of VEGFEST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VEGFEST INC is 45-4305077.
- Is VEGFEST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on June 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2014.
- Are donations to VEGFEST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VEGFEST INC 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 VEGFEST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VEGFEST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of VEGFEST INC?
- The 990-N for 2016 names ANDREW WILSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of VEGFEST INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VEGFEST INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $15,878, expenses of $38,244 and total assets of $66,292 at year end.
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