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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1647227

TACOMA FARMERS MARKET

Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98401

Financials

$250K$362K2023$142K$208K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TACOMA FARMERS MARKET by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$142,461$208,483-$66,022$163,541$4,581$158,960
December 31, 2023990$249,760$362,491-$112,731$228,242$3,260$224,982
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$89,124
of which government grants
$23,537
Program service revenue
$52,318
Investment income
$1,019
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$63,936
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$71,839
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$550
Accounting fees
$1,056
Program services (functional)
$151,557
Management and general (functional)
$39,256
Fundraising (functional)
$17,670

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$228,242
Total assets, end of year
$163,541
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,581
Net assets, end of year
$158,960
Land, buildings and equipment
$64,675
Net assets without donor restrictions
$158,960
Gross receipts
$142,461
Employees
5
Volunteers
13
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JASON GAUTHIERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ALISON SHAFFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
KAMAL SIDHUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
BEN MAUKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
ED DOPPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
AASHIYANA KOREISHITreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
RENEE MESCHISecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JASON GAUTHIERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LYNNETTE BUFFINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
KAMAL SIDHUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
MICHAEL SCHOLZENTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ALANNA ROGERSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ALISA O'HANLON REGALAVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SARAH BRECKONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
HANNAH KIMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
AASHIYANA KOREISHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
RENEE MESCHIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 707, TACOMA, WA 98401-0707
In care of
% MELISA EVANGLEOS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JASON GAUTHIER, PO BOX 707, TACOMA, WA 98401
Signed the 990
JASON GAUTHIER, President
Phone
(253) 272-7077
Return prepared by
Chi Hung Lee CPA PLLC

Mission

The mission of the Tacoma Farmers Market is to provide a sustainable market venue where local farms and small businesses can connect directly with consumers and the community. In doing so, our three markets support our vision of: preserving local farms and farmland, strengthening our local economy, building small businesses, providing access to healthy food for all residents, and creating vibrant spaces for community engagement.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TFM Traditional Markets run 4 days a week from May-September and include 4 Tacoma locations: Downtown Broadway, Eastside, Point Ruston and Multicare in Hilltop. These markets support WIC, EBT, PEBT, and SNAP programs for families and individuals qualifying for assistance. To qualify as a Farmers Market through the WFMA, as well as accept WIC, we must commit to hosting 5 farmers per market with a certain percentage of revenue going to our farm vendors. Our commitment to qualifying as a farmers market solidifies our goals to increase access to fresh and local produce. These markets also provide a space for local farmers and businesses to direct sell to customers and to build a customer base.
    Expenses $151,557 · revenue $117,246
  • The Fresh Express Mobile Market is a year round mobile market that travels to 8 different locations throughout Pierce County. This market brings fresh and local produce, bread, eggs, and other items to customers who may have transportation or other mobility restrictions. This programs partners with community organizations to pin point locations with limited food access as well as with local farmers to purchase directly and sell to consumers. FEM accepts EBT, SNAP and PEBT as well as other forms of payment assistance.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for TACOMA FARMERS MARKET

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
91-1647227
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$163,541
Income (IRS master file)
$142,461

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$142,461$208,483$163,541IRS
990December 2023$249,760$362,491$228,242XML
990December 2022$525,579$504,351$342,571IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 91-1647227).

Questions about TACOMA FARMERS MARKET

What is the EIN of TACOMA FARMERS MARKET?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TACOMA FARMERS MARKET is 91-1647227.
Is TACOMA FARMERS MARKET tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to TACOMA FARMERS MARKET tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TACOMA 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 TACOMA 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 TACOMA FARMERS MARKET 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 TACOMA FARMERS MARKET?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JASON GAUTHIER.
Who are the officers and directors of TACOMA FARMERS MARKET?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TACOMA FARMERS MARKET have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $142,461, expenses of $208,483 and total assets of $163,541 at year end.

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