Nonprofit · EIN 85-3168023
ROGUE FOOD UNITES
Tax-exempt · ASHLAND, OR 97520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,952,224 | $3,446,501 | -$1,494,277 | $11,824,960 | $454,798 | $11,370,162 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,734,521 | $4,006,982 | $727,539 | $13,168,462 | $511,555 | $12,656,907 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,473,411
- of which government grants
- $788,578
- Program service revenue
- $78,590
- Investment income
- $400,223
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $26,683
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,660
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $333,354
- Other salaries and wages
- $899,694
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,582,587
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,924
- Accounting fees
- $29,940
- Occupancy
- $154,319
- Travel
- $30,373
- Depreciation
- $173,240
- Program services (functional)
- $2,484,407
- Management and general (functional)
- $897,374
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,720
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,168,462
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,824,960
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $454,798
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,370,162
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $791,431
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,411,605
- Gross unrelated business income
- $24,024
- Gross receipts
- $9,568,582
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER FERGUSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $165,900 | $31,534 |
| STU O'NEILL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $113,239 | $22,921 |
| LAURA LINDLEY-GUITIERREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA WATSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINA BARKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER FERGUSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $154,781 | $30,841 |
| KAREN CARNIVAL | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,836 | $21,616 |
| LAURA LINDLEY-GUTIERREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $567 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA WATSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $567 | $0 |
| MELINA BARKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB HARVEY | BOARD MEMBER THRU 12/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE JOHNSTON-FORTE | BOARD MEMBER THRU 12/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLANCA GUTIERREZ | BOARD MEMBER THRU 12/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 567 WALKER AVE, ASHLAND, OR 97520-2382
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMBER FERGUSON, 567 WALKER AVE, ASHLAND, OR 97520
- Signed the 990
- AMBER FERGUSON, EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (541) 238-5055
- Website
- WWW.ROGUEFOODUNITES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK NUBER PS
Mission
ROGUE FOOD UNITES (RFU) USES FOOD TO HEAL INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. RFU COORDINATES WITH LOCALLY-INVESTED FOOD BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE FRESH, NUTRITIOUS, AND SHELF-STABLE INGREDIENTS, ASSEMBLED AND DELIVERED TO OUR COMMUNITIES. WHILE MEETING THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT FOR FOOD, RFU STRENGTHENS LOCAL ECONOMIES: FOSTERING COLLABORATION, PRESERVING JOBS FOR RESIDENTS, BUILDING RESILIENCE, AND ENSURING FOOD SECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY IN OREGON.
Program accomplishments
- TO COORDINATE FOOD BUSINESSES, FARMS, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TOMEET THE ACUTE DEMAND FOR REGIONAL SUPPORT WITH A COMMUNITY-DRIVENMEAL PREPARATION AND DELIVERY PROGRAM; TO HAVE MEALS PREPARED WITHINGREDIENTS FROM LOCAL FARMS BY LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND DELIVER THOSEMEALS TO LOCATIONS IN OREGON WHERE RESIDENTS ARE DISPLACED BYNATURAL DISASTERS OR STATE DECLARED EMERGENCIES; TO ASSIST THE OREGONECONOMY BY HELPING TO ENSURE THAT LOCAL FARMERS AND RESTAURANTWORKERS KEEP WORKING AND DISPLACED RESIDENTS ARE SUPPORTEDNUTRITIONALLY AND EMOTIONALLY WITH THE PROVISION OF FOOD; TO SUPPORTLOCAL BUSINESSES AND FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE.Expenses $2,405,950 · grants $3,660 · revenue $33,177
- IN NON DISASTER TIMES, THE RFU FOOD TRUCK PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF THE WORK RFU DOES. WE DO THIS THROUGH SERVING THOUGHTFULLY PRODUCED MEALS MADE FROM REGIONALLY SOURCED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS THE ROGUE VALLEY. THIS OFFERS THE COMMUNITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT RFU'S DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS AND THE NEIGHBORS UNITE NO COST, NO BARRIER FARMERS MARKET, ALL WHILE ALSO ENJOYING A HEALTHY MEAL. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES RFU'S PURCHASING POWER WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PRODUCERS WHILE SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ROBUST LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM. RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS WILL BE STRENGTHENED DUE TO THE CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS. IN THE EVENT OF A LOCAL DISASTER, RFU'S FOOD TRUCK HAS THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE THROUGH COOKING HOT MEALS FOR IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. IF A LOCAL CHEF OR RESTAURANT LOSES THEIR BUSINESS DUE TO DISASTER, THE FOOD TRUCK CAN PROVIDE A SPACE TO COOK FOR RELIEF EFFORTS AND HELP KEEP REVENUE COMING INTO THEIR SMALL BUSINESS.Expenses $78,457 · revenue $45,413
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
- 85-3168023
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,824,960
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,568,582
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,952,224 | $3,446,501 | $11,824,960 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,734,521 | $4,006,982 | $13,168,462 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,309,609 | $5,263,950 | $11,766,693 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 85-3168023).
Questions about ROGUE FOOD UNITES
- What is the EIN of ROGUE FOOD UNITES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROGUE FOOD UNITES is 85-3168023.
- Is ROGUE FOOD UNITES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ROGUE FOOD UNITES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROGUE FOOD UNITES 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 ROGUE FOOD UNITES 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 ROGUE FOOD UNITES 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 ROGUE FOOD UNITES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMBER FERGUSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROGUE FOOD UNITES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,900 (AMBER FERGUSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ROGUE FOOD UNITES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,952,224, expenses of $3,446,501 and total assets of $11,824,960 at year end.
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