Nonprofit · EIN 56-2370088
HUB CITY ROOTS
Tax-exempt · SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $498,858 | $477,870 | $20,988 | $139,750 | $58,403 | $81,347 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $557,307 | $634,136 | -$76,829 | $125,400 | $65,041 | $60,359 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $298,442
- of which government grants
- $99,163
- Program service revenue
- $149,581
- Investment income
- $21,975
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $21,975
- Net income from fundraising events
- $28,860
- Other revenue
- $28,860
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $199,097
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $216,386
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,118
- Occupancy
- $21,482
- Depreciation
- $21,180
- Program services (functional)
- $348,480
- Management and general (functional)
- $109,795
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,595
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $125,400
- Total assets, end of year
- $139,750
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,403
- Net assets, end of year
- $81,347
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $99,657
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $81,347
- Gross receipts
- $509,556
- Employees
- 6
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN CARTEE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARQUICE CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AUNDI HUNTER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JUDICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOE LEVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE METZGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY JANE MICHAELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICTORIA NOVAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAURA RINGO | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DANNY SHELTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AQIL SURKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CARMEISHA WHITE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN CARTEE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARQUICE CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AUNDI HUNTER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JUDICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOE LEVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE METZGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY JANE MICHAELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICTORIA NOVAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HEATHER RAINES | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| DANNY SHELTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AQIL SURKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CARMEISHA WHITE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 324 EAST ST JOHN STREET, SPARTANBURG, SC 29302-1505
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAURA RINGO, 324 E JOHN ST, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
- Signed the 990
- LAURA RINGO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (864) 585-0905
- Website
- WWW.HUBCITYFM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STOKES & COMPANY CPAS PC
Mission
THE HUB CITY FARMERS' MARKET IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO INCREASE SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY, LOCAL FOODS IN SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Program accomplishments
- FARMERS' MARKET- FARMERS' MARKET GOALS ARE TO INCREASE THE DEMAND, AVAILABILITY, AND ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE. IN ADDITION, CREATE A PUBLIC SPACE TO SERVE AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND PROVIDE AN INCUBATOR FOR SMALL FARMERS AND DISTRESSD AREAS. THE FARMERS' MARKET PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A MOBILE MARKET THAT TRAVELS TO COMMUNITIES WITH FRESH PRODUCE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS, THAT HELPS SMALL FARMS REACH MORE RESIDENTS. FARMERS' MARKET AND MOBILE MARKET SERVED APPROXIMATELY 25,000.Expenses $322,103 · revenue $139,241
- URBAN FARM- A WORKING FARM MANAGED BY HUB CITY FARMERS' MARKET STAFF, THE URBAN FARM SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FARMING PRACTICES AND THE BENEFITS OF HEALTHY, LOCAL FOOD THROUGH PROGRAMMING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE URBAN FARM COVERS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 ACRE LOCATED AT NORTHSIDE HARVEST PARK. PRODUCE FROM THE FARM IS SOLD OR DONATED TO INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $5,197 · revenue $10,340
- ARMERS' MARKET- FARMERS' MARKET GOALS ARE TO INCREASE THE DEMAND, AVAILABILITY, AND ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE. IN ADDITION, CREATE A PUBLIC SPACE TO SERVE AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND PROVIDE AN INCUBATOR FOR SMALL FARMERS AND DISTRESSD AREAS. THE FARMERS' MARKET PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A MOBILE MARKET THAT TRAVELS TO COMMUNITIES WITH FRESH PRODUCE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS, THAT HELPS SMALL FARMS REACH MORE RESIDENTS. FARMERS' MARKET AND MOBILE MARKET SERVED APPROXIMATELY 25,000.Expenses $21,180
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
- 56-2370088
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $139,750
- Income (IRS master file)
- $509,556
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $498,858 | $477,870 | $139,750 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $557,307 | $634,136 | $125,400 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $623,097 | $666,678 | $155,528 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 56-2370088).
Questions about HUB CITY ROOTS
- What is the EIN of HUB CITY ROOTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HUB CITY ROOTS is 56-2370088.
- Is HUB CITY ROOTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to HUB CITY ROOTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HUB CITY ROOTS 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 HUB CITY ROOTS 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 HUB CITY ROOTS 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 HUB CITY ROOTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LAURA RINGO.
- Who are the officers and directors of HUB CITY ROOTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HUB CITY ROOTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $498,858, expenses of $477,870 and total assets of $139,750 at year end.
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