Nonprofit · EIN 85-4185029
SMALL PLACES
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,038,752 | $512,481 | $1,526,271 | $2,914,761 | $326,398 | $2,588,363 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $960,885 | $313,158 | $647,727 | $1,078,412 | $15,720 | $1,062,692 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,039,169
- of which government grants
- $530,668
- Program service revenue
- $3,263
- Investment income
- $29,131
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$32,811
- Other revenue
- -$32,811
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $35,912
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $64,723
- Other salaries and wages
- $245,096
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $353,373
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,716
- Occupancy
- $6,398
- Travel
- $1,046
- Depreciation
- $12,545
- Program services (functional)
- $255,645
- Management and general (functional)
- $133,007
- Fundraising (functional)
- $123,829
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,078,412
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,914,761
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $326,398
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,588,363
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,669,660
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,588,363
- Gross receipts
- $2,086,532
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Garcia-Prats | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $64,723 |
| Jack Andrew Patton | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Christi Vasquez-Martin | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dana Shamas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Garcia-Prats | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Breah Koosono | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Garcia-Prats | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $52,154 |
| Jack Andrew Patton | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Christi Vasquez-Martin | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Sheppard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dana Shamas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rozina Damani | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Breah Koosono | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Garcia-Prats | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 230123, HOUSTON, TX 77223-0123
- In care of
- % THOMAS GARCIA PRATS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Thomas Garcia-Prats, 5715 CANAL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77011
- Signed the 990
- Thomas, Garcia-Prats
- Phone
- (832) 613-7547
- Website
- www.smallplaces.org
Mission
To nurture a culture of health in our communities to renew the bond between people place and food.
Program accomplishments
- Food Distribution: Through various distribution outlets including a farm stand farmers markets community programs and partners the farm will distribute produce with a focus on the surrounding communities. Distributions will be made free of charge and recipients will be advised of suggested donation amounts. Whether a recipient makes or does not make a donation will not affect the recipients eligibility to receive produce. Agritourism Field Trips and Education: The farm is a resource for educating area residents on healthy living. Through weekly field trips farm events and classes the farm is a focal point for the community to learn about food production gardening nutrition cooking healthy eating and a variety of other programs meant to provide the skills and tools for healthier living.Expenses $229,987 · grants $35,912 · revenue $2,663
- Community and Private Events: The farm hosts events for the purpose of promoting and advancing community health and educating area residents regarding healthy eating fresh produce and farming. Community events provide free access to the farms facilities that encourages the community to gather to celebrate the culture of the neighborhood and to participate in the investment in the neighborhoods community.Expenses $12,437
- Food Production and Farmer Training: Small Places will produce the highest quality fresh and pesticide free produce for our community. Our cultivation of the land will involve the hiring and training of young people interested in the career of farming. Small Places will train its farmers according to an established two-year training curriculum that is designed to prepare each farmer to operate his or her own farm. Small Places will facilitate placement of trainees at area or regional farms to support their continued professional growth.Expenses $12,142
- Agritourism Field Trips and Education: The farm is a resource for educating area residents on healthy living. Through weekly field trips farm events and classes the farm is a focal point for the community to learn about food production gardening nutrition cooking healthy eating and a variety of other programs meant to provide the skills and tools for healthier living.Expenses $1,079 · grants $10 · revenue $600
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
- 85-4185029
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,914,761
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,086,532
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,038,752 | $512,481 | $2,914,761 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $960,885 | $313,158 | $1,078,412 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $528,532 | $142,393 | $416,998 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-4185029).
Questions about SMALL PLACES
- What is the EIN of SMALL PLACES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SMALL PLACES is 85-4185029.
- Is SMALL PLACES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SMALL PLACES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SMALL PLACES 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 SMALL PLACES 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 SMALL PLACES 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 SMALL PLACES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Thomas Garcia-Prats.
- Who are the officers and directors of SMALL PLACES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,723 (Thomas Garcia-Prats, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SMALL PLACES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,038,752, expenses of $512,481 and total assets of $2,914,761 at year end.
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