Nonprofit · EIN 36-4716128
MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS
Tax-exempt · FREEPORT, ME 04032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,761,673 | $1,603,682 | $157,991 | $492,817 | $129,717 | $363,100 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,168,572 | $1,019,828 | $148,744 | $390,666 | $185,406 | $205,260 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $701,884
- of which government grants
- $524,761
- Program service revenue
- $1,044,522
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $15,267
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $507,381
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,463
- Other salaries and wages
- $216,587
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $341,972
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $155
- Accounting fees
- $7,715
- Occupancy
- $1,790
- Travel
- $8,106
- Program services (functional)
- $1,489,422
- Management and general (functional)
- $73,358
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,902
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $390,666
- Total assets, end of year
- $492,817
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $129,717
- Net assets, end of year
- $363,100
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $363,100
- Gross receipts
- $1,761,673
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Debiasi | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $83,527 | $4,396 |
| Ben Whatley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $340 | $0 |
| Lorelei Cimeno | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $100 | $0 |
| Carolyn Snell | Chair Officer | 1 | $100 | $0 |
| Sherie Blumenthal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia St Clair | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen Flanagan | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Deena Parks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deirdre McGovern | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willa Sheikh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura McCandish | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Guzzi | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenna Nelson Patton | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Costanzi | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Debiasi | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $74,100 | $2,142 |
| Kelsey Kobik | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $4,760 | $0 |
| Sherie Blumenthal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hillary Crowell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deena Parks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenn Stevens Shourds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Whatley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lorelei Cimeno | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Torres | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura McCandish | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Guzzi | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Snell | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenna Nelson Patton | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Costanzi | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 313, FREEPORT, ME 04032-0313
- In care of
- % ANGELA WOTTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- James DeBiasi, 48 Hunter Road, Freeport, ME 04032
- Signed the 990
- James DeBiasi, Director
- Phone
- (207) 370-1524
- Website
- www.mainefarmersmarkets.org
- Return prepared by
- PGM LLC
Mission
MFFM's mission is to cultivate a vibrant, sustainable, farmers' market community as a vital part of Maine's local food network. The federation works with farmers, consumers and communities to make wholesome, locally-grown food available to all residents, and to educate consumers about food resources and to support farm vitality.
Program accomplishments
- Charitable - MFFM's charitable activities focus on reducing the barriers to local food for low-income Mainers, connecting communities with farmers' markets to promote healthy eating, and addressing food distribution problems by working to increase farmers' markets' produce capacity in rural areas.Expenses $999,292 · grants $507,381 · revenue $1,007,834
- Market Support & Promotion - MFFM provides services to markets, and on behalf of markets, that help to boost the success and food access goals of farmers' markets in their communities. This includes the Bumper Crop program, a workplace wellness program that helps connect employers and their employees to farmers' markets. This led to over $110,000 in Bumper Crop voucher redemption at farmers' markets across the state. MFFM also provides fiscal agency support to markets, hosting their central payment terminals to accept SNAP and credit cards, and then reimbursing vendors directly. These services ease the burden on market organizers, who are often volunteers, and boost our mission.Expenses $439,339 · revenue $50,274
- Educational - MFFM educates the public regarding the benefits of eating nutritious food, where to find it, how to access it affordably, and how to prepare it, as well as the importance of local agriculture to Maine's food system and ecology. MFFM also provides education to Maine farmers and farmers' market organizers regarding making their products accessible to low-income residents, selecting and participating in farmers' markets, food safety, effective marketing and market research, conflict management, and how to build community partnerships.Expenses $50,791 · revenue $1,681
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 | Not 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
- 36-4716128
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $492,817
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,761,673
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,761,673 | $1,603,682 | $492,817 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,168,572 | $1,019,828 | $390,666 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $814,555 | $801,541 | $187,965 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-4716128).
Questions about MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS
- What is the EIN of MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS is 36-4716128.
- Is MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS 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 MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS 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 MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS 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 MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names James DeBiasi.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,527 (James Debiasi, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,761,673, expenses of $1,603,682 and total assets of $492,817 at year end.
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