Nonprofit · EIN 85-4127491
OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
Tax-exempt · OJAI, CA 93024
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $79,816 | $71,349 | $8,467 | $31,849 | $1,000 | $30,849 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $83,320 | $130,298 | -$46,978 | $25,413 | $3,031 | $22,382 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,135
- Program service revenue
- $46,681
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,936
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $32,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $46,050
- Printing, publications and postage
- $76
- Other expenses
- $9,287
- Program services (functional)
- $71,349
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,413
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,849
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,849
- Cash, savings and investments
- $30,769
- Gross receipts
- $79,816
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE GERARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $32,800 |
| MICHELLE LOPEZ | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| HEATH PERRY | BOARD MEMBER AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| DANIEL SWIHART | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE GERARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $40,550 |
| HEATH PERRY | BOARD MEMBER AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 4 | $6,250 |
| MICHELLE LOPEZ | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| DANIEL SWIHART | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 55, OJAI, CA 93024-0055
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Dan Swihart, Treasurer
- Phone
- (805) 701-1210
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-4127491 or by the name OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT OUR FOOD SYSTEM, HOLD SPACE FOR FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO INTERACT DIRECTLY WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS, AND PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND DEEPER COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Program accomplishments
- OCFM operates a weekly farmers' market to provide customers with access to local, organic food grown or made in the community. Vendors sold over $560,000 worth of produce, baked goods, prepared food and artisan goods in 2023 (54% of sales from local farmers selling direct to customers). In 2023, OCFM granted $8,900 to market customers enrolled in EBT/CalFresh to spend on fruits and vegetables and $6,700 to local musicians to perform during the market.Expenses $71,349 · grants $15,900
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4127491
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,849
- Income (IRS master file)
- $79,816
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $79,816 | $71,349 | $31,849 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $83,320 | $130,298 | $25,413 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 85-4127491).
Questions about OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
- What is the EIN of OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET is 85-4127491.
- Is OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET 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 OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET 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 OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,800 (JULIE GERARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OJAI COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $79,816, expenses of $71,349 and total assets of $31,849 at year end.
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