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Nonprofit · EIN 46-4950188

FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC

Tax-exempt · CHICO, CA 95926

Financials

$227K$145K2023$107K$108K2024$61K$76K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$60,526$76,453-$15,927$283,758$0$283,758
December 31, 2024990$107,346$107,928-$582$299,685$0$299,685
December 31, 2023990$226,709$144,974$81,735$266,631$0$266,631
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,526
of which government grants
$34,725
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$31,816
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,535
Occupancy
$14,808
Program services (functional)
$31,816
Management and general (functional)
$44,637

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$299,685
Total assets, end of year
$283,758
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$283,758
Land, buildings and equipment
$162,571
Gross receipts
$60,526
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TAMI DONNELSONPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
MARIELLE MATTHEWSTREASURER
Officer
0$0
ROBERT MATTHEWSSECRETARY
Officer
0$0
JENNY LOWREYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TAMI DONNELSONPRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
MARIELLE MATTHEWSTREASURER
Officer
20$0
ROBERT MATTHEWSSECRETARY
Officer
20$0
JENNY LOWREYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TAMI DONNELSONPRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
MARIELLE MATTHEWSTREASURER
Officer
20$0
ROBERT MATTHEWSSECRETARY
Officer
20$0
JENNY LOWREYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1692 MANGROVE AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2648
In care of
% JENNY LOWREY
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
1692 MANGROVE AVE PMB 105, CHICO CA 95926
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Jenny Lowrey, 1692 MANGROVE AVE, Chico, CA 95926
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Tami Donnelson, 1692 MANGROVE AVE PMB 105, CHICO CA 95926
Signed the 990
Jenny Lowrey, Executive Director
Phone
(530) 513-7638
Return prepared by
H AND R BLOCK

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-4950188 or by the name FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Our mission: work collaboratively with community to nourish & educate at-risk populations through workshops, hands-on garden experiences, while securing, coordinating, and delivering critical aid to individuals and families impacted by Camp Fire disaster.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Neighbor-to-Neighbor grant funds were used to partner with the Paradise Recreation Department, support community outreach initiatives, and contribute to a variety of local community events.
    Expenses $5,708 · grants $14,852
  • Food program supports the maintenance of the community garden and food pantry, expanded access to sustainable food for at-risk residents, and provided hands-on gardening and nutrition education for children. learning.
    Expenses $10,121 · grants $15,475
  • Campfire recovery program mission is to strengthen community resilience by providing tools, fire-safe property services, and essential assistance that create defensible fire barriers and support at-risk neighbors in recovery and preparedness. general assistance.
    Expenses $15,987 · grants $19,250

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-4950188
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$283,758
Income (IRS master file)
$60,526

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$60,526$76,453$283,758IRS
990December 2024$107,346$107,928$299,685IRS
990December 2023$226,709$144,974$266,631XML
990December 2022$231,653$231,653$184,896IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Tami Donnelson
December 31, 2018≤ $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 46-4950188).

Questions about FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC

What is the EIN of FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC is 46-4950188.
Is FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS 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 FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC 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 FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jenny Lowrey.
Who are the officers and directors of FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FROM THE GROUND UP FARMS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,526, expenses of $76,453 and total assets of $283,758 at year end.

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