Nonprofit · EIN 26-0464156
MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC
Tax-exempt · MOUNT HOLLY, NC 28120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $135,498 | $139,100 | -$3,602 | $425,030 | $372 | $424,658 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $108,838 | $91,602 | $17,236 | $428,476 | $0 | $428,476 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $119,687 | $85,110 | $34,577 | $422,269 | $0 | $422,269 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $56,830
- Program service revenue
- $49,598
- Investment income
- $29,070
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,525
- Occupancy
- $12,125
- Depreciation
- $13,110
- Program services (functional)
- $85,100
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,235
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,765
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $428,476
- Total assets, end of year
- $425,030
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $372
- Net assets, end of year
- $424,658
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $144,127
- Publicly traded securities
- $264,174
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $160,484
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $264,174
- Gross receipts
- $135,498
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEIGH BRINKLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| RALPH MILLER | MARKET MANAG Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| DR PAIGE SIGMON | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MACKENZIE GREENE | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEIGH BRINKLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| SCOTT GRIFFIN | MARKET MANAG Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| DR PAIGE SIGMON | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEIGH BRINKLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| SCOTT GRIFFIN | MARKET MANAG Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| HAROLD NEELY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DR PAIGE SIGMON | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 352, MOUNT HOLLY, NC 28120-0352
- In care of
- % LEIGH ANNE BRINKLEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO Box 352, Mt Holly NC 28120
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LEIGH BRINKLEY, PO BOX 352, MOUNT HOLLY, NC 28120
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Suzanne Griffin, 110 Oakland Street, Mt Holly NC 28120
- Signed the 990
- LEIGH BRINKLEY, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (704) 951-4066
- Return prepared by
- SISK GREENE & ASSOCIATES CPAS PLLC
Mission
THE MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET WAS STARTED IN 2006 AS A SOURCE FOR FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AND HARVESTED VEGETABLES, FRUITS, AND SUSTAINABLY RAISED BEEF, PORK, AND POULTRY FOR THE CITIZENS OF MOUNT HOLLY AND BEYOND. AS PART IF THE MOUNT HOLLY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, THE MARKET BECAME INDEPENDENT IN 2008. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL, SMALL FARMS, ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF MOUNT HOLLY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FRESH, LOCALLY-SOURCED FOODS. THE MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET IS IN ITS 21ST SEASON. IN THE FULL SEASON WE HAVE 40 + VENDORS. MANY OF OUR VENDORS HAVE BEEN AT THIS MARKET FOR 15 YEARS, ONE FOR THE ENTIRE 21 SEASONS THE BUDGET HAS ALSO GROWN FROM AN INITAL ANNUAL BUDGET OF 6,800 TO THE CURRENT AT 100,000. WE SERVCE A THREE-COUNTY AREA: GASTON, MECKLENBURG, AND LICOLN. WE SERVE A 54 MILE RADIUS AND ABOUT HALF OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ZIP CODES IN GASTON COUNTY (8 OUT OF 18 ZIPCODES). MHFM SUPPORTS OVER 100 JOBS,
Program accomplishments
- FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOX - FARMSHARE WAS CONCEIVED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR FARMERS AND PRODUCERS AS A FOOD ACCESS RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IN 2020. FARMSHARE IS NOW IN ITS 7TH YEAR OF OPERATION. A FRESH FOOD BOX PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES FOOD ACCESS, FILLS A GAP IN SERVICE OVER THE WEEKEND, WORKS WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS, REDUCES FOOD MILES, AND CONTRIBUTES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. OUR FAITH COMMUNITY CAREFULLY PACKS AND DELIVERS FARMER BOXES OF FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND A PROTEIN, PROVIDING A SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS WAY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS, AND OUR COMMUNITIES IN MEETING CRITICAL FOOD NEEDS. 82,500 LBS OF FOOD HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOXES. X 55LBS 2021 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2022 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2023 3 X 50 8,250 LBS 2024 6 X 50 16,500 LBS 2025 6 X 50 16,500 LBS 2026 9 X 50 24,750 LBS 82,500 LBS OF LOCAL FRESH FOOD.Expenses $18,222
- POP - THE POWER OF PRODUCE IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FARMERS MARKET PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES, LEARN WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM, AND ENGAGE WITH LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THIS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2014 AND WE HAD IN ATTENDANCE 23 KIDS WEEKLY FOR OUR POP PROGRAM.Expenses $1,035
- CHEF IN RESIDENCE/COOKING DEMOS - CHEF DANI BLENDS HANDS-ON FARM EXPERIENCE WITH STRATEGIC MARKETING TO HELP FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS GROW THEIR MARKETS, SHARE THEIR STORIES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATING COMMUNICATIONS THAT INSPIRE COLLABORATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND LASTING IMPACT.Expenses $1,439
- FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS - SNAP/EBT: SIMPLY VISIT THE MARKET'S INFO BOOTH TO SWIPE YOUR CARD IN EXCHANGE FOR MARKET TOKENS TO SPEND ON ELIGIBLE FOODS. DOUBLE BUCKS: DOUBLE BUCKS PROGRAM MATCHES YOUR SNAP SPENDING DOLLAR-FOR- DOLLAR (UP TO A CERTAIN LIMIT, OFTEN UP TO 15) TO GIVE YOU EXTRA BUYING POWER FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. WIC FARMERS' MARKET: NUTRITION PROGRAM (FMNP) ELIGIBLE WIC PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SPECIAL VOUCHERS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS TO PURCHASE FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND HERBS DIRECTLY FROM CERTIFIED FARMERS. SENIOR FMNP (SFMNP): SENIORS (USUALLY 60+) IN GASTON COUNTY CAN RECEIVE AN ANNUAL VOUCHER BOOKLET TO SPEND ON FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE AND RAW HONEY. PROGRAM NUMBERS: 1. SUPPORTING 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, AND 6TH GENERATIONAL FARMS 2. 23 KIDS WEEKLY FOR OUR POP PROGRAM/ESTABLISHED IN 2014 3. 82,500 LBS OF FOOD PROVIDED FOR FARMSHARE FRESH FOOD BOXES/ESTABLISHED IN 2020 4. 19 NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERS 5. 39,000 RAISED FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH ROBIN'S RIDE SINCE 2023 MARKET NUMBERS: 1. 1642 ACRES OF FARMLAND 2. 100 JOBS SUPPORTED AT MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET 3. 19 COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED LOCAL MUSIC - THE MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET SHOWCASES A VARIETY OF LOCAL MUSICIANS, IN ADDITION TO ITS REGULAR MARKET OFFERINGS.Expenses $64,404 · revenue $49,598
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
- 26-0464156
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $425,030
- Income (IRS master file)
- $135,498
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $135,498 | $139,100 | $425,030 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $108,838 | $91,602 | $428,476 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $119,687 | $85,110 | $422,269 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $199,624 | $98,662 | $386,955 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Suzanne Griffin | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 26-0464156).
Questions about MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC
- What is the EIN of MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC is 26-0464156.
- Is MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC 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 MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET 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 MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC 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 MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LEIGH BRINKLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MOUNT HOLLY FARMERS MARKET INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,498, expenses of $139,100 and total assets of $425,030 at year end.
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