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Nonprofit · EIN 24-0040340

CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · PITTSBORO, NC 27312

Financials

$5.1M$5M2023$6.2M$5.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$6,213,161$5,750,189$462,972$2,722,664$1,566,044$1,156,620
December 31, 2023990$5,053,121$5,029,151$23,970$1,486,021$738,250$747,771
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,962,673
of which government grants
$4,975,336
Membership dues
$28,975
Program service revenue
$224,954
Investment income
$25,534
Net gain from sales of assets
$11,318
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,975,271
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$122,114
Other salaries and wages
$1,488,718
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,863,976
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$63,348
Travel
$114,666
Depreciation
$6,055
Program services (functional)
$5,155,836
Management and general (functional)
$428,730
Fundraising (functional)
$165,623

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,486,021
Total assets, end of year
$2,722,664
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,566,044
Net assets, end of year
$1,156,620
Land, buildings and equipment
$28,334
Publicly traded securities
$305,528
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$792,000
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,948,620
Gross receipts
$6,213,161
Employees
33
Volunteers
103
Year formed
1982
State of legal domicile
NC

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROLAND MCREYNOLDSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$118,988$3,126
AERIEL MILLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVON GOODWINVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATE RENNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CECILIA REDDINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EBONIE ALEXANDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MIGUEL CASTILLOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KEN HARVINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REV KEITH SEXTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BECCA WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATHERINE LEWISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANDREA WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TIKI WINDLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROLAND MCREYNOLDSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$115,391$2,105
CECILIA REDDINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AERIEL MILLERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARTHA MOBLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CLAY SMITHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EBONIE ALEXANDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MIGUEL CASTILLOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BONITA CLEMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVON GOODWINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROBIN KOHANOWICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATHERINE LEWISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANTHONY MIRISCIOTTABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATE RENNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 448, PITTSBORO, NC 27312-0448
In care of
% CHERYL RIPPERTON RETTIE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROLAND MCREYNOLDS, PO BOX 448, PITTSBORO, NC 27312
Signed the 990
ROLAND MCREYNOLDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(919) 542-2402
Return prepared by
DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS HELPING THE CAROLINAS GROW AND EAT LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD. WE ADVOCATE, EDUCATE AND BUILD CONNECTIONS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS IN NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA CENTERED ON LOCAL AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS: PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOCAL AND ORGANIC SMALL TO MIDSIZED FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE FARMSSHARE PROGRAM DEVELOPING A NETWORK OF FARMS, FARMER COOPERATIVES, AND REGIONAL FOOD HUBS TO AGGREGATE IN-SEASON LOCALLY PRODUCED FOODS AND DISTRIBUTE WEEKLY FOOD BOXES TO FAMILIES IN NEED WHILE ENSURING FAIR PAYMENT TO NETWORK PARTICIPANTS. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONSULTATION ON MARKET ACCESS, BUSINESS PLANNING, AND PASSING FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE AUDITS TO QUALIFY FOR WHOLESALE MARKETS.
    Expenses $3,954,378 · grants $1,970,909
  • FARM SERVICES: PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS TO INCREASE THE USAGE OF SUSTAINABLE AND/OR ORGANIC PRODUCTION PRACTICES. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: MAINTAINING THE ELMA C LOMAX RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FARM, TRAINING WORKSHOPS, TOOLS AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS, AND DIRECT TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND SERVICES
    Expenses $546,806 · grants $3,500 · revenue $44,918
  • EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES ABOUT LOCAL, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FARM TOURS, CONFERENCES, AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS, TARGETING ASSISTANCE TO NEW AND BEGINNING FARMERS.
    Expenses $340,627 · revenue $180,036
  • POLICY: PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS TO PROMOTE FAIR FARM AND FOOD POLICIES FOR LOCAL AND ORGANIC SMALL TO MIDSIZED FARMS. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: COALITION BUILDING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL POLICY, LAW, AND REGULATION WITH AN IMPACT ON LOCAL AND ORGANIC, SMALL AND MIDSIZED FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES, AND THE MEMBER ADVOCACY PROGRAM (MAP) TEACHING ADVOCACY AND NETWORKING SKILLS TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS INTERESTED IN LOCAL FOOD POLICY.
    Expenses $203,407
  • MEMBER SERVICES: PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. SERVICES INCLUDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS TO CONSULTATION, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND INFORMATION ON LOCAL AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE.
    Expenses $84,684
  • OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES
    Expenses $25,934 · grants $862

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

IRS record

EIN
24-0040340
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
1989
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,722,664
Income (IRS master file)
$6,213,161

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$6,213,161$5,750,189$2,722,664IRS
990December 2023$5,053,121$5,029,151$1,486,021XML
990December 2022$3,769,976$4,291,890$1,149,301IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 24-0040340).

Questions about CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION is 24-0040340.
Is CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION 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 CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION 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 CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION 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 CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROLAND MCREYNOLDS.
Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,988 (ROLAND MCREYNOLDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CAROLINA FARM STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,213,161, expenses of $5,750,189 and total assets of $2,722,664 at year end.

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