Nonprofit · EIN 85-4245377
490 FARMERS INC
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14610
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $76,396 | $74,324 | $2,072 | $44,562 | $0 | $44,562 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $104,537 | $98,088 | $6,449 | $42,490 | $0 | $42,490 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $68,664
- Investment income
- $241
- Other revenue
- $7,491
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,416
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,267
- Occupancy
- $3,799
- Printing, publications and postage
- $146
- Other expenses
- $61,696
- Program services (functional)
- $50,613
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,490
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,562
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,562
- Cash, savings and investments
- $39,645
- Gross receipts
- $76,396
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andie Burkey | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Sarah Cline | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Kel Mullaney | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Grant Marthinsen | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Swellar Zhuo | Board Member | 12 | $0 |
| Maggie Epure | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Chloe Smith Executive | Director (Through 10/24) | 12 | $0 |
| Erin Turpin | Vice Chair | 6 | $0 |
| Kay Madeira | Board Chair (From 10/24) | 10 | $0 |
| Julia Cameron | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Klee | Executive Director | 8.7 | $8,000 |
| Kevin Stewart | Board Member | 5.8 | $0 |
| Amy Stell | Board Member | 1.9 | $0 |
| James Martin Tex | Board Member | 1.9 | $0 |
| Grant Marthinsen | Board Member | 3.8 | $0 |
| Swellar Zhuo | Board Member | 5.8 | $0 |
| Julia Cameron | Board Member | 5.8 | $0 |
| Barbara Rivera | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Soanes | Board Chair | 13.5 | $0 |
| Chloe Smith | Board Member/Founder | 11.5 | $0 |
| Erin Turpin | Secretary | 11.5 | $0 |
| Doug Aldridge | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 10654, ROCHESTER, NY 14610-0654
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO Box 10654, Rochester NY 14610
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Chloe Smith, 421 Melville St, Rochester NY 14609
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sarah Cline, Chair
- Phone
- (585) 204-0094
- Website
- www.490farmers.org
- Return prepared by
- Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC
Mission
490 Farmers seeks to learn alongside Rochester residents and youth to build community, hold land in common, and foster food sovereignty through urban agriculture. Guided by principles of mutual aid, we aim to steward a space where all feel welcome and integral to this mission, thereby pushing our city toward a more resilient and equitable future.
Program accomplishments
- Raised Bed Plot Rental: We offer 69 garden plots ranging from 5' x 5' to 10' x 10' to the community for rent eachseason. The rental period is April 1- October 31st and costs vary by plot size. Plot members are responsible for planting and maintenance of their plot during the season. 490 Farmers provides educational support, access to tools, free topsoil & compost, water, and a raised bed ready for planting. In 2024 our net income from plotmembership was $1,695.Expenses $7,037
- Wednesday Night Volunteer Nights & Workshops: Every Wednesday during the season (May 1-November 1,2024) from 5-7pm we host an open volunteer for the public. On average between 10-40 people attend each week to help water plants, weed, move mulch, and meet new friends. We make improvements to the garden, grow our food forest and community areas, and distribute food to volunteers. We provide water, snacks and veggies to take home during the harvest season. Once a month we host workshops that provide free-hands on experience with topics including composting, transplating, weeding, cover cropping, soil health, seed starting, garden planning, and much more. In 2024 our total unrestricted individual donations towards this program was $13,667.17.Expenses $39,539
- Support for Partner Urban Gardens: Throughout the growing season 490 Farmers redistributed donated items and purchased garden materials to other city gardens in Rochester, as well as volunteer labor & support as needed. We coordinated with partner gardens on City of Rochester garden permits to help with tasks like moving mulch & soil, weeding, and planting. Gardens we have worked with include FCNC Genesee St Garden & Jefferson Ave Garden, Sunshine Garden on Bernard St, Taproot Collective First Market Farm, SMSJ EDEN Gardens in the Beechwood Neighborhood, The Vineyard Farm on Sander St, Native Prep School Garden, and Treyer St Children's Garden. We have helped provide needed materials including water tanks, raised bed materials, compost delivery, seedlings, gardening tools, and transportation. In 2024 our income from this program was $0.Expenses $4,037
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | 990-N 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
- 85-4245377
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Chloe Smith | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $76,396 | $74,324 | $44,562 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $104,537 | $98,088 | $42,490 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Courtney Klee | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-4245377).
Questions about 490 FARMERS INC
- What is the EIN of 490 FARMERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of 490 FARMERS INC is 85-4245377.
- Is 490 FARMERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to 490 FARMERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does 490 FARMERS INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of 490 FARMERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did 490 FARMERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of 490 FARMERS INC?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Chloe Smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of 490 FARMERS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does 490 FARMERS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $76,396, expenses of $74,324 and total assets of $44,562 at year end.
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