Nonprofit · EIN 47-2549969
SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · PETERSBURG, NY 12138
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,948,280 | $3,091,000 | -$142,720 | $15,934,737 | $423,848 | $15,510,889 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,386,444 | $2,205,698 | $1,180,746 | $16,133,114 | $468,753 | $15,664,361 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,555,438
- Program service revenue
- $141,097
- Investment income
- $229,728
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $12,375
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,501
- Other revenue
- $22,017
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,090
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $183,415
- Other salaries and wages
- $927,295
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,312,192
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $94,955
- Occupancy
- $561,754
- Travel
- $36,318
- Depreciation
- $281,559
- Program services (functional)
- $2,518,562
- Management and general (functional)
- $474,726
- Fundraising (functional)
- $97,712
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,133,114
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,934,737
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $423,848
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,510,889
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,773,116
- Publicly traded securities
- $36,689
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,505,205
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,005,684
- Gross receipts
- $2,961,045
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL WHILBY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $76,880 | $15,304 |
| LEAH PENNIMAN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,950 | $15,981 |
| JALAL SABUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $300 | $0 |
| TAINA DEL VALLE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WASHINGTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MITCHELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAGAN ENGEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CLAUDIA FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAVITHA RAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEISHA CAMERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KONDA MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFE KILIMANJARO | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,317 | $7,231 |
| CHERYL WHILBY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,125 | $7,161 |
| LEAH PENNIMAN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $65,306 | $12,697 |
| TAINA ASILI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $1,100 | $0 |
| GERALD MITCHELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAGAN ENGEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WASHINGTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CLAUDIA FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GAIL MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JALAL SABUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAVITHA RAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEISHA CAMERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KONDA MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1972 NY HIGHWAY 2, PETERSBURG, NY 12138-6012
- In care of
- % LEAH PENNIMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 1972 NY HIGHWAY 2, PETERSBURG NY 12138
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAINA DEL VALLE, 1972 NY HWY 2, PETERSBURG, NY 12138
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Jonah Vitale-Wolff, 1972 NY HWY 2, Petersburg NY 12138
- Signed the 990
- TAINA DEL VALLE, CHAIR
- Phone
- (518) 880-2034
- Website
- www.soulfirefarm.org
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
TO FURTHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY.
Program accomplishments
- FARM-BASED - SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE, INC. (SFFI) RAISES 15,000 POUNDS OF VEGETABLES, FRUITS, PLANT MEDICINE, AND EGGS INTENSIVELY ON 2 ACRES OF LAND USING LOW-TILL METHODS; PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, DOORSTEP DELIVERY OF ITS OWN FARM FRESH NATURALLY-GROWN VEGETABLES, HERBS, EGGS, AND PRESERVES TO 240+ CSA MEMBERS PLUS 1600+ FARM-TO-TABLE MEALS; TRAINS 205+ NEW FARMERS THROUGH OUR INTENSIVE IMMERSIONS; STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ITS LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE LAND BY PROVIDING DAYLONG FOOD JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO 102+ YOUTH, COMMUNITY FARM DAYS TO 811+ INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND "SOUL FIRE IN THE CITY" LAWN TO GARDEN WORKSHOPS FOR 47+ PEOPLE, WHILE MAINTAINING SOIL ORGANIC MATTER AT >10%.Expenses $1,989,099 · revenue $104,273
- PUBLIC EDUCATION - THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING, TRAINING, AND MEDIA, SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE, INC. AWAKENS THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF 35,424+ LISTENERS AND READERS WHO INTERACT WITH ITS PUBLIC TALKS, INTERVIEWS, AND 52 NEW PUBLICATIONS - AS EVIDENCED BY >75% OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS REPORTING THEIR CONCRETE ACTIONS TOWARD FOOD AND LAND JUSTICE AS A RESULT OF WHAT THEY LEARNED. IN ADDITION, SFFI TRAINS 177+ CHANGEMAKERS THROUGH ONLINE PROGRAMS AND MENTORS 10 NEW FARMERS ANNUALLY IN THE BRAIDING SEEDS FELLOWSHIP. SFFI PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 37 PARTICIPANTS, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES TO 47 MEMBERS IN THE SPEAKERS COLLECTIVE. AS MEMBERS OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL COALITIONS, INCLUDING HEAL, NBFJA, BUGS, BF ECOSYSTEM, SFFI ADVOCATES FOR A JUST FOOD SYSTEM.Expenses $529,463 · grants $1,090 · revenue $44,700
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
- 47-2549969
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,934,737
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,961,045
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,948,280 | $3,091,000 | $15,934,737 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,386,444 | $2,205,698 | $16,133,114 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,940,944 | $1,754,018 | $14,887,632 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Jonah Vitale-Wolff | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 47-2549969).
Questions about SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC is 47-2549969.
- Is SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE 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 SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC 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 SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC 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 SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TAINA DEL VALLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,880 (CHERYL WHILBY, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SOUL FIRE FARM INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,948,280, expenses of $3,091,000 and total assets of $15,934,737 at year end.
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