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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3732694

THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC

Also known as CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INCORPO

Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21217

Financials

$491$4832023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$491$483$8$8$0$8
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$491
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$483
Program services (functional)
$58

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$8
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$8
Cash, savings and investments
$8
Gross receipts
$491

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jerrod RidgwayPresident & CEO20$0
Alyah KansoVice President10$0
Brandon YoungDirector10$0
Alejandro GuitierrezDirector20$0
Scott AdamsDirector5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1427 BOLTON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21217-4202
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1427 BOLTON ST, BALTIMORE MD 212174202
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Jerrod Ridgway, 1427 Bolton St, Baltimore MD 21217
Signed the 990-EZ
Jerrod Ridgway, CEO
Phone
(443) 827-8250

Mission

At The Calming Leaf Foundation, we are dedicated to improving food sovereignty and fighting food insecurity through education and community-driven initiatives. We believe that food sovereignty is a key to building and strengthening communities long term. By sovereignty, we mean a level of control over, and involvement in, production of one's food. This goes hand in hand with an understanding of proper nutrition and local economics. Food sovereignty is a fundamental right that empowers individuals and communities to have control over their food systems, from production to distribution. By supporting local food economies and promoting healthy nutrition, we can create stronger, more resilient communities.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Created a school farming program and piloted with st. Ignatius Loyola academy
    Expenses $58

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
86-3732694
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Jerrod Ridgway
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$491$483$8XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 86-3732694).

Questions about THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC is 86-3732694.
Is THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION 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 THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION 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 THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Jerrod Ridgway.
Who are the officers and directors of THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE CALMING LEAF FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $491, expenses of $483 and total assets of $8 at year end.

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