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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2327225

PA EATS

Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, PA 17601

Financials

$54K$92K2023$59K$55K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PA EATS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$58,801$54,543$4,258$31,927$0$31,927
December 31, 2023990-EZ$54,085$91,909-$37,824$27,669$0$27,669
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,885
Program service revenue
$54,916

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$54,043

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,669
Total assets, end of year
$31,927
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$31,927
Cash, savings and investments
$31,927
Gross receipts
$58,801

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM GAVINBOARD CHAIR2$0
MARY BIGHAMFOUNDER/BOARD MEMBER5$0
RICH ASHENFELDERVICE CHAIR1$0
CHRISTOPHER SMITHTREASURER1$0
EMMAROSE STROHLSECRETARY1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM GAVINBOARD CHAIR2$0
MARY BIGHAMFOUNDER/BOARD MEMBER5$0
RICH ASHENFELDERVICE CHAIR1$0
CHRISTOPHER SMITHTREASURER1$0
EMMAROSE STROHLSECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1048 N PLUM ST, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4362
In care of
% MARY BIGHAM
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
15 Parkside Ave, Lancaster PA 17602
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Mary Bigham, 15 Parkside Ave, Lancaster PA 17602
Signed the 990-EZ
CHRISTOPHER SMITH, TREASURER
Phone
(484) 343-3305
Website
paeats.org
Return prepared by
BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE TAX ADVISORY LLC

Mission

TO SHOWCASE THE STORIES OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND PRODUCTS THAT MAKE PA FOOD CULTURE EXCEPTIONAL, AND CREATE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT AND EMPOWER FOOD INSECURE PENNSYLVANIANS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WE GREW OUR OVERALL AUDIENCE. FROM 2022 TO NOW, WE ARE SEEING A LARGE INCREASE IN PAGEVIEWS ACROSS OUR ENTIRE WEBSITE.
  • FOR OUR NOURISH PA SERIES, WHICH IS ONE OF OUR KEY PROGRAMS, FROM 2022 TO NOW, WE ARE SEEING A LARGE INCREASE IN PAGEVIEWS OF CONTENT.THIS CLEARLY SHOWS THAT THERE IS A NEED AND THAT WE ARE MEETING THE NEED.
  • WE GREW KEY PARTNERSHIPS WITH FEEDING PENNSYLVANIA, DEER CREEK MALTHOUSE, PA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD, AND GOOD FOOD FEST WHICH MADE SUSTAINING AND GROWING OUR PROGRAMS POSSIBLE.

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for PA EATS

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-2327225
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,927
Income (IRS master file)
$58,801

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$58,801$54,543$31,927XML
990-EZDecember 2023$54,085$91,909$27,669XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Mary Bigham
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: THOMAS GAVIN
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: THOMAS GAVIN
December 31, 2019≤ $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 84-2327225).

Questions about PA EATS

What is the EIN of PA EATS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PA EATS is 84-2327225.
Is PA EATS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to PA EATS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PA EATS 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 PA EATS 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 PA EATS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PA EATS?
The 990-N for 2022 names Mary Bigham.
Who are the officers and directors of PA EATS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PA EATS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $58,801, expenses of $54,543 and total assets of $31,927 at year end.

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