Nonprofit · EIN 87-2923944
EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB
Tax-exempt · CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $277,555 | $229,996 | $47,559 | $118,321 | $2,940 | $115,381 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $336,411 | $318,123 | $18,288 | $78,031 | $10,209 | $67,822 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $188,297 | $155,693 | $32,604 | $60,385 | $10,851 | $49,534 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $96,272
- of which government grants
- $16,122
- Program service revenue
- $174,812
- Investment income
- $240
- Other revenue
- $6,231
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $80,769
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $87,390
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,357
- Accounting fees
- $4,498
- Occupancy
- $38,915
- Travel
- $25,940
- Program services (functional)
- $229,996
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $78,031
- Total assets, end of year
- $118,321
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,940
- Net assets, end of year
- $115,381
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $115,381
- Gross receipts
- $277,555
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFE ARRAND | CHEF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALEX ATALA | CHEF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR ANGELA HOLOCKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEVE MCAULIFFE | LEGAL Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON O'BRIEN | FOOD PRODUCE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WILLIAM SCHINDLER | EXCUTIVE DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DELIA STIRLING | CHEESEMAKER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICK WHEELER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SCHINDLER | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFE ARRAND | CHEF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALEX ATALA | CHEF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR ANGELA HOLOCKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEVE MCAULIFFE | LEGAL Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON O'BRIEN | FOOD PRODUCE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WILLIAM SCHINDLER | EXCUTIVE DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DELIA STIRLING | CHEESEMAKER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICK WHEELER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SCHINDLER | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFE ARRAND | CHEF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALEX ATALA | CHEF Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR ANGELA HOLOCKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEVE MCAULIFFE | LEGAL Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON O'BRIEN | FOOD PRODUCE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WILLIAM SCHINDLER | EXCUTIVE DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DELIA STIRLING | CHEESEMAKER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICK WHEELER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRISTINA SCHINDLER | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 236 CANNON ST FL 2, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1572
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICK WHEELER
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINA SCHINDLER, PRESIDENT
- Return prepared by
- RADCLIFFE CORPORATE SERVICES
Mission
TO PRESERVE, REVIVE, AND INFUSE ANCESTRAL DIETARY APPROACHES IN FOOD TO CREATE A NOURISHING,ETHICAL, ACCESSIBLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.
Program accomplishments
- TO PRESERVE, REVIVE, AND INFUSE ANCESTRAL DIETARY APPROACHES IN FOOD TO CREATE A NORISHING, ETHICAL, ACCESSIBLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.Expenses $228,601
- TO PRESERVE, REVIVE, AND INFUSE ANCESTRAL DIETARY APPROACHES IN FOOD TO CREATE A NORISHING, ETHICAL, ACCESSIBLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.Expenses $1,395
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 | 990 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
- 87-2923944
- 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)
- Education (B05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $118,321
- Income (IRS master file)
- $277,555
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $277,555 | $229,996 | $118,321 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $336,411 | $318,123 | $78,031 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $188,297 | $155,693 | $60,385 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $63,154 | $46,224 | $20,429 | 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 87-2923944).
Questions about EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB
- What is the EIN of EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB is 87-2923944.
- Is EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB 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 EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB 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 EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICK WHEELER.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $277,555, expenses of $229,996 and total assets of $118,321 at year end.
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