Nonprofit · EIN 46-1112698
FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC
Tax-exempt · SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $672,159 | $587,476 | $84,683 | $191,244 | $17,305 | $173,939 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,152,324 | $1,305,930 | -$153,606 | $116,892 | $27,636 | $89,256 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $923,958 | $1,048,045 | -$124,087 | $224,075 | $60,300 | $163,775 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $524,016
- of which government grants
- $161,137
- Program service revenue
- $148,143
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $20,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $225,772
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $265,571
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $60,060
- Travel
- $860
- Depreciation
- $26,071
- Program services (functional)
- $356,960
- Management and general (functional)
- $139,137
- Fundraising (functional)
- $91,379
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $116,892
- Total assets, end of year
- $191,244
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,305
- Net assets, end of year
- $173,939
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $33,063
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $173,939
- Gross receipts
- $672,159
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Trice | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $20,000 |
| Jennifer Shearer | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tanisha Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Lutz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Angel Ratcliffe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dale Critz III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Cope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Nobles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Woods | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Dwyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR DEIDRE GRIM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $64,885 |
| LOUISE TREMBLAY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LOUIS BRODY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JULIAN DUNSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAURA SEIFERT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KAREEM HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICHELE HOSKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE CRITZ III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM KOHLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH LAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERNESTINE MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREN TEAGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHERIE TRICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AYSIA WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR DEIDRE GRIM | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $58,194 |
| LOUIS BRODY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JULIAN DUNSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KAREEM HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICHELE HOSKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE CRITZ III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM KOHLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH LAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERNESTINE MURRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA SEIFERT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAUREN TEAGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| J LOUISE TREMBLAY | CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHERIE TRICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AYSIA WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6228 WATERS AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31406-2761
- In care of
- % KRISTIN RUSSELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Cherie Trice, 13 East Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
- Signed the 990
- KRISTIN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (912) 220-8757
- Website
- www.forsythfarmersmarket.com
- Return prepared by
- Jerry L McNair CPA
Mission
TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND PARTICIPATION IN A LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND INCREASES ACCESS TO LOCAL PRODUCTS. BY PURSUING THIS MISSION, THE COMMUNITY OF SAVANNAH WILL BENEFIT FROM BETTER DIET AND NUTRITION, LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS,
Program accomplishments
- PLAN, ORGANIZE, AND EXECUTE WEEKLY, PRODUCER-ONLY MARKETS WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND. IT OFFERS PARTICIPANTS A FREE NUTRITION CLASS EACH MONTH ALONG WITH FREE PRODUCE VOUCHERS THAT CAN BE USED AT THE FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET OR AT OUR POP-UP MARKETS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS.Expenses $300,756
- PLAN, ORGANIZE, AND EXECUTE FARM TRUCK 912, A MOBILE FARMERS MARKET, THAT BRINGS FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES TO NEIGHBORHOODS WITH THE LEAST ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD. FARM TRUCK 912 ACCEPTS AND MATCHES PURCHASING DOLLARS OF SHOPPERS USING FEDERAL SNAP PROGRAM AND ALSO HAS A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. FOOD PHARMACY OPERATES MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER.Expenses $56,204
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1112698
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $191,244
- Income (IRS master file)
- $672,159
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $672,159 | $587,476 | $191,244 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,152,324 | $1,305,930 | $116,892 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $923,958 | $1,048,045 | $224,075 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $747,465 | $564,493 | $314,937 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 46-1112698).
Questions about FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC
- What is the EIN of FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC is 46-1112698.
- Is FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET 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 FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Cherie Trice.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,000 (Cherie Trice, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $672,159, expenses of $587,476 and total assets of $191,244 at year end.
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