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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2415295

SPROUT CITY FARMS INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DENVER, CO 80224

Financials

$945K$723K2022$958K$960K2023$930K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPROUT CITY FARMS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$929,981$1,044,668-$114,687$549,140$41,560$507,580
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$957,504$960,101-$2,597$630,859$8,592$622,267
December 31, 2022990 (amended)$944,510$722,580$221,930$687,881$79,514$608,367
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$728,538
of which government grants
$635,988
Program service revenue
$201,849
Investment income
$50
Net income from fundraising events
-$499
Other revenue
-$456

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$102,325
Other salaries and wages
$587,763
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$791,986
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,585
Travel
$26,788
Depreciation
$11,795
Program services (functional)
$817,552
Management and general (functional)
$117,727
Fundraising (functional)
$109,389

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$630,859
Total assets, end of year
$549,140
Total liabilities, end of year
$41,560
Net assets, end of year
$507,580
Land, buildings and equipment
$25,621
Net assets without donor restrictions
$507,580
Gross receipts
$931,668
Employees
26
Volunteers
301
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
CO

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
MEG CALEYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$102,325
MONDI MASONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JORDAN MACKNICKVICE PRES./T
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOE HORTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DANIEL GARGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RUBEA STOUPPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TASHA HILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEG CALEYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$89,258
KATY ROSSITERPRESIDENT/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JORDAN MACKNICKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CINDY TROYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MONDI MASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DANIEL GARGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RUBEA STOUPPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOE HORTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TASHA HILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEG CALEYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$88,162
KATY ROSSITERPRESIDENT/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JORDAN MACKNICKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CINDY TROYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DANIEL GARGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RUBEA STOUPPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CURRAN HUGHESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
HILLARY BARRETT-OSBORNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MONDI MASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RACHEL CERNANSKYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6700 E VIRGINIA AVE, DENVER, CO 80224-1346
In care of
% JAMES HALE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MEG CALEY, PO BOX 7536, DENVER, CO 80207
Signed the 990
MEG CALEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(720) 239-2714
Return prepared by
TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY

Mission

SPROUT CITY FARMS COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITIES TO PURSUE FOOD JUSTICE BY CULTIVATING INNOVATIVE, RESTORATIVE, AND EDUCATIONAL FARMS. SPROUT CITY FARMS ENVISIONS A THRIVING AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM SUPPORTED BY A NETWORK OF FARMS AND PARTNERS THAT NOURISH, AND ARE NOURISHED BY, OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FOOD ACCESS: REMOVE FINANICAL BARRIERS TO HEALTHY EATING THEREFORE INCREASING FOOD SECURITY. - 55% OF PRODUCE GROWN IS ALLOCATED TO FOOD RELIEF PROGRAMS SERVING THOSE MOST IN NEED. - COMMUNITY FARM STANDS OPERATE BY DONATION, PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE, AND ACCEPT AND DOUBLE SNAP/EBT BENEFITS. - COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) SUPPORTS OUR FARMS, AS WELL AS THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, BY OFFERING SNAP/EBT, WIC, AND SOLIDARITY SHARES (50% OF MEMBERS) IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL PAID CSA SHARES. - FARM FRESH FOOD SHARED WITH THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM REACHES A POPULATION WHERE OVER 70% OF STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR A FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH.
    Expenses $603,469 · revenue $88,950
  • COMMUNITY AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: BUILD RECIPROCAL, INCLUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED FOOD SYSTEMS. - INCREASE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO BUILD STRONG PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT SCF WORK AND THE COMMUNITY. - SCF HAS PARTICIPATED IN AND ADVISED VARIOUS URBAN AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY'S BUILDING URBAN FARMERS CLASS, FRONT RANGE BEGINNING FARMERS CONFERENCE, COLORADO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, MILE HIGH FARMERS AND THE ANNUAL PRODUCERS SUMMIT, ROCKY MOUNTAIN FARMERS UNION, NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS COALITION, SOUTHWEST FOOD COALITION, DENVER SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY COUNCIL, JEFFERSON COUNTY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL, AND OTHER CONFERENCES AND EVENTS.
    Expenses $47,127
  • EDUCATION: INSTILL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND VALUES REGARDING FOOD, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING. - THE SCF APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES JOB TRAINING TO 8-10 ASPIRING URBAN FARMERS ANNUALLY. - WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELATED TO GROWING AND PREPARING FOOD. - FARM TO SCHOOL AT DGS INCLUDES CURRICULUM-APPROVED PROGRAMS FOR 550 DIVERSE KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE STUDENTS. - FARM FIELD TRIPS, CLASSROOM VISITS, AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFER VALUABLE AND UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO 1,000+ STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE DENVER AREA AT DENVER GREEN SCHOOL AND MOUNTAIR PARK COMMUNITY FARMS.
    Expenses $166,956 · revenue $112,899

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
35-2415295
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$549,140
Income (IRS master file)
$931,668

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
May 12, 2014
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$929,981$1,044,668$549,140IRS
990December 2023$957,504$960,101$630,859XML
990December 2022$944,510$722,580$687,881XML
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 35-2415295).

Questions about SPROUT CITY FARMS INC

What is the EIN of SPROUT CITY FARMS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPROUT CITY FARMS INC is 35-2415295.
Is SPROUT CITY FARMS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
Are donations to SPROUT CITY FARMS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SPROUT CITY FARMS 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 SPROUT CITY FARMS INC 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 SPROUT CITY FARMS INC 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 SPROUT CITY FARMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MEG CALEY.
Who are the officers and directors of SPROUT CITY FARMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,325 (MEG CALEY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does SPROUT CITY FARMS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $929,981, expenses of $1,044,668 and total assets of $549,140 at year end.

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