Nonprofit · EIN 83-0397621
CITY SEED INC
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,392,657 | $1,354,313 | $38,344 | $1,628,637 | $1,129,410 | $499,227 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,569,421 | $1,233,079 | $336,342 | $744,914 | $284,031 | $460,883 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,009,769
- Program service revenue
- $382,856
- Investment income
- $32
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $763,268
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $842,502
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $31,921
- Travel
- $7,181
- Depreciation
- $42,883
- Program services (functional)
- $1,253,514
- Management and general (functional)
- $64,636
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $744,914
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,628,637
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,129,410
- Net assets, end of year
- $499,227
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,437,222
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $499,227
- Gross unrelated business income
- $32
- Gross receipts
- $1,392,657
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 January 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH MILLER | EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $53,212 |
| CHRIS HEITAMN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE KIM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MOORE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| YVETTE HOUGHTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BASSANI | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUIS CHAVEZ-BRUMMELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA DAUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY ELLIMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VEENA KAPADIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| POLLY LABARRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE NAJAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ONYEKA OBIOCHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TABITHA SOOKDEO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORDAN VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY RENTON | EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $51,399 |
| CHRIS HEITAMN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE KIM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MOORE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| YVETTE HOUGHTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BASSANI | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUIS CHAVEZ-BRUMMELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA DAUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY ELLIMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VEENA KAPADIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| POLLY LABARRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE NAJAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ONYEKA OBIOCHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TABITHA SOOKDEO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORDAN VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 162 JAMES ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513-3845
- In care of
- % JENNIFER MCTIERNAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH MILLER, 162 JAMES STREET, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
- Signed the 990
- SARAH MILLER, EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (203) 773-3736
- Website
- WWW.CITYSEED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAILEY SCARANO LLC
Mission
TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN GROWING A LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. WE AIM TO ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH A SUITE OF FOOD-BASED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: IMPROVING ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH COORDINATING AND MANAGING A NETWORK OF FARMERS MARKETS WITH OPTIONS FOR ALL INCOME LEVELS; PROVIDING COOKING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, WITH A FOCUS ON MAXIMIZING NUTRITION BENEFITS; OFFERING FOOD-BASED BUSINESS INCUBATION SERVICES AND SUPPORTING SMALL-SCALE FOOD ENTREPRENEURS; AND SUPPORTING CULINARY EXCHANGE THROUGH COOKING CLASSES AS PART OF OUR SANCTUARY KITCHEN PROGRAM.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE LAUNCHING THE CITY'S FIRST FARMERS MARKET IN 2004, WE HAVE GROWN A NETWORK OF YEAR-ROUND MARKETS THAT CONNECT OVER 60 CONNECTICUT FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO 60,000 CUSTOMERS, THAT ACCEPTS ALL NUTRITION SUPPORT BENEFITS. CITYSEED'S FARMERS MARKETS OFFER A PLATFORM, ALONG WITH SUBSIDIZED VENDING FEES AND NO-COST MARKET KITS, FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, ENTREPRENEURS, AND FARMERS TO EXHIBIT AND SELL THEIR PRODUCTS, PRIORITIZING THOSE FROM NEW HAVEN NEIGHBORHOODS AND THUS CIRCUMVENTING BARRIERS TO ENTRY THAT RISING ENTREPRENEURS FACE.Expenses $273,880 · revenue $205,908
- CITYSEED PROVIDES FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATION SERVICES AND ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SPACE.Expenses $186,564 · revenue $182,405
- SANCTUARY KITCHEN SUPPORTS NEW RESIDENTS OF GREATER NEW HAVEN BY CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CULINARY TRAINING.Expenses $607,545 · revenue $440,504
- Expenses $185,525
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0397621
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,628,637
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,392,657
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | January 2025 | $1,392,657 | $1,354,313 | $1,628,637 | XML |
| 990 | January 2024 | $1,569,421 | $1,233,079 | $744,914 | XML |
| 990 | January 2023 | $993,960 | $1,079,207 | $480,969 | IRS |
| 990 | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 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 83-0397621).
Questions about CITY SEED INC
- What is the EIN of CITY SEED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY SEED INC is 83-0397621.
- Is CITY SEED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to CITY SEED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CITY SEED 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 CITY SEED INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CITY SEED INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CITY SEED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 names SARAH MILLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITY SEED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,212 (SARAH MILLER, EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CITY SEED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,392,657, expenses of $1,354,313 and total assets of $1,628,637 at year end.
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