Nonprofit · EIN 62-1760383
CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $536,799 | $531,945 | $4,854 | $638,290 | $5,110 | $633,180 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $437,693 | $507,729 | -$70,036 | $632,168 | $3,842 | $628,326 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $266,740
- of which government grants
- $52,575
- Program service revenue
- $229,620
- Investment income
- $80
- Net income from fundraising events
- $33,690
- Other revenue
- $40,359
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,001
- Other salaries and wages
- $230,707
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $367,601
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,383
- Occupancy
- $7,180
- Travel
- $3,648
- Depreciation
- $29,726
- Program services (functional)
- $324,344
- Management and general (functional)
- $157,608
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,993
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $632,168
- Total assets, end of year
- $638,290
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,110
- Net assets, end of year
- $633,180
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $509,144
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $575,247
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $57,933
- Gross receipts
- $542,813
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 1,400
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELONIE SHERMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ENDED DEC. 2024) Officer | 40 | $55,945 |
| LENA BANKS | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR.(START DEC. 2024) Officer | 40 | $37,056 |
| JILL ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENYATTA ASHFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD BEELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BO BENTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DELAINA ELMZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTY GRAVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN HETZLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL HOUSER | VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAZMINE LEBLANC | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAPAE LITCHFIELD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| VIRIDIANA MARIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LILY SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA STOFAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWEET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COLE WEBSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELONIE LUSK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $48,145 |
| JILL ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENYATTA ASHFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD BEELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BO BENTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DELAINA ELMZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTY GRAVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN HETZLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL HOUSER | VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAZMINE LEBLANC | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAPAE LITCHFIELD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| VIRIDIANA MARIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LILY SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA STOFAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN SWEET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COLE WEBSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 E 30TH ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407-1302
- In care of
- % WILLIAM N BAILEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LENA BANKS, PO BOX 2250, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407
- Signed the 990
- LENA BANKS, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (423) 493-9155
- Website
- WWW.CRABTREEFARMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON MURPHEY & WRIGHT PC
Mission
CRABTREE FARMS IS A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED FARM & AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE THAT: GROWS HEALTHY FOOD FOR THE CHATTANOOGA, TN AREA; EDUCATES CHILDREN & FAMILIES ON THE BENEFITS OF FARMS & LOCAL FOOD; GROWS THE MARKET FOR FRESH FOOD, SUPPORTING THE SUCCESS OF LOCAL FARMS; AND CONNECTS DIVERSE PEOPLE, NATURE, AND PLACE IN A BEAUTIFUL FARM SETTING.
Program accomplishments
- PRODUCING FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES, HERBS, FLOWERS, & BERRIES FOR MARKETS IN THE CHATTANOOGA AREA: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SALES AT THE MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET, THE CRABTREE FARM'S FARM STAND, & 5 WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS INCLUDING 7 LOCAL RESTAURANTS. THE FARM CONTINUED TO GROW THE REACH OF ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS & THE SIZE & SCOPE OF GARDENS INCLUDING COMMUNITY-GARDENING ACCESS.Expenses $312,834 · revenue $193,535
- EDUCATING CHILDREN & FAMILIES FROM A VARIETY OF SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS ON THE PRACTICE OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING & THE BENEFITS OF LOCAL, HEALTHY FOOD. EACH YEAR, CRABTREE FARMS LEADS OR FACILITATES OVER TWO DOZEN WORKSHOPS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES. WE REACHED 878 STUDENTS IN 2024 THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS. WE ENGAGE THE HANDS & HEARTS OF OVER 1,400 VOLUNTEERS DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION, MARKETING, & EDUCATION OF LOCAL FOODS.Expenses $11,510 · revenue $42,754
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
- 62-1760383
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $638,290
- Income (IRS master file)
- $542,813
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $536,799 | $531,945 | $638,290 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $437,693 | $507,729 | $632,168 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $447,486 | $445,376 | $701,665 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 62-1760383).
Questions about CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC
- What is the EIN of CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC is 62-1760383.
- Is CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA 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 CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA 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 CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA 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 CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LENA BANKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,945 (MELONIE SHERMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ENDED DEC. 2024)).
- How much revenue does CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $536,799, expenses of $531,945 and total assets of $638,290 at year end.
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