Nonprofit · EIN 34-1638273
OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · WORTHINGTON, OH 43085
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $289,470 | $307,503 | -$18,033 | $675,472 | $168,727 | $506,745 |
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,915,854 | $1,911,726 | $4,128 | $634,719 | $238,318 | $396,401 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,521,285 | $1,658,774 | -$137,489 | $724,715 | $331,653 | $393,062 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,919,192 | $1,576,144 | $343,048 | $757,008 | $265,067 | $491,941 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $249,491
- of which government grants
- $182,180
- Membership dues
- $65,611
- Program service revenue
- $13,350
- Investment income
- $26,629
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $8,768
- Other salaries and wages
- $165,437
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $210,676
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,758
- Occupancy
- $6,442
- Travel
- $1,353
- Program services (functional)
- $193,221
- Management and general (functional)
- $107,488
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,794
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $634,716
- Total assets, end of year
- $675,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $168,727
- Net assets, end of year
- $506,745
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $506,745
- Gross receipts
- $289,470
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khara Strum | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $8,768 | $8,768 |
| Sarah Paul | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Duffey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Campbell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Dragovich | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Bell | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Bidigare | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Bonilla | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Dean | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Helm | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Rapini | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Becca Matthews | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Kelly | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Myers | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2025: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khara Strum | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $42,163 | $42,163 |
| Sarah Paul | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Duffey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Campbell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Dragovich | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Bell | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Bidigare | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Bonilla | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Dean | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Helm | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Rapini | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Becca Matthews | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Kelly | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Myers | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khara Strum | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $27,875 |
| Sarah Paul | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mary Duffey | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jordan Campbell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Alex Dragovich | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mardy Townsend | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dave Bell | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jim Bidigare | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Katherine Bonilla | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jeff Dean | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Lisa Helm | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Tom Rapini | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL TYSE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $67,041 |
| CAROL GOLAND | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | – | $11,078 |
| DAVID BELL | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES L BIDIGARE | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHERINE BONILLA | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF DEAN | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALEX DRAGOVICH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE EDWARDS | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA HELM | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BEN JACKLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| VAL JORGENSEN | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHEN MACKELL | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM RAPINI | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH TAYLOR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARDY TOWNSEND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 E WILSON BRIDGE RD STE 230, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085-2386
- In care of
- % KHARA STRUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Khara Strum, 150 E Wilson Bridge Rd 230, Worthington, OH 43085
- Signed the 990
- Khara Strum, Executive Director
- Phone
- (614) 947-1601
- Website
- https://grow.oeffa.org/
- Return prepared by
- TOTAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
Mission
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association cultivates a future in which sustainable and organic farmers thrive, local food nourishes our communities, and agricultural practices protect and enhance our environment.
Program accomplishments
- OEFFA grew farmer know-how through high quality educational programs designed to help producers meet new challenges and succeed. We provided beginning farmers training and mentoring on business and financial management, supported aspiring farmers to gain hands on experience, and provided direct technical assistance to producers transitioning to certified organic production. Our members and supporters engaged in grassroots advocacy at the state and federal levels to ensure policies that support and benefit sustainable and organic family-scale farmers are enacted.Expenses $193,221
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1638273
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $675,472
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,470
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $289,470 | $307,503 | $675,472 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,915,854 | $1,911,726 | $634,719 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,521,285 | $1,658,774 | $724,715 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,919,192 | $1,576,144 | $757,008 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,157,866 | $1,290,574 | $697,612 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 34-1638273).
Questions about OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION is 34-1638273.
- Is OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM 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 OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION 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 OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION 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 OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Khara Strum.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,768 (Khara Strum, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does OHIO ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND FARM ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $289,470, expenses of $307,503 and total assets of $675,472 at year end.
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