Nonprofit · EIN 93-3437709
AG & FOOD LAB
Also known as THE LAB
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $245,943 | $240,368 | $5,575 | $92,828 | $606 | $92,222 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $233,034 | $240,308 | -$7,274 | $92,121 | $5,473 | $86,648 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $108,533 | $14,611 | $93,922 | $95,052 | $1,130 | $93,922 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $199,153
- of which government grants
- $12,500
- Program service revenue
- $46,790
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,461
- Other salaries and wages
- $59,019
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $169,583
- Professional fundraising fees
- $6,902
- Legal fees
- $2,000
- Accounting fees
- $5,130
- Occupancy
- $442
- Travel
- $543
- Program services (functional)
- $172,295
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,264
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,809
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,121
- Total assets, end of year
- $92,828
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $606
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,222
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $69,223
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,000
- Gross receipts
- $245,943
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2023
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen O'Rourke | Executive Director and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $78,461 |
| Roberto Meza | Director and President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| David Demerling | Director and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Josef Garrett | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terrence Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bertha Moran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Clark Harshbarger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melat Kiros | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen O'Rourke | Executive Director and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $64,615 |
| Roberto Meza | Director and President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| David Demerling | Director and Treasurer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Josef Garrett | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terrence Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bertha Moran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer O'Neal | Executive Director | 40 | $5,769 |
| Roberto Meza | Director and President | 10 | $0 |
| David Demerling | Director and Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Eileen O'Rourke | Director and Secretary | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 415 YUMA ST, DENVER, CO 80204-4819
- In care of
- % ROBERTO MEZA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBERTO MEZA, 415 YUMA ST, DENVER, CO 80204
- Signed the 990
- Eileen ORourke, Executive Director
- Phone
- (505) 490-5141
- Return prepared by
- Halcyon Advisers
Mission
To provide equitably resource producers and other food organizations focused on food security opportunities programs and services aimed at effective stewardship of resilient food ecosystems and related charitable programs and services thereby promoting the well-being of all who rely on such charitable programs and services;
Program accomplishments
- The Farm advances regenerative agriculture through hands-on production demonstration and conservation projects that support producers applied learning and land stewardship. Initiated Councils focused on agricultural operations conservation and education to guide development and operations on the Farm by involving partners community members farmers and staff. Developed a 6-acre irrigation plan to support incubator farmers. Created a plan to upgrade the existing well and add a second well ensuring water resilience for future production. Provided technical assistance to two farm businesses strengthening planning production and market access.Expenses $62,809 · grants $9,500 · revenue $10,290
- The Market increases equitable access to local food by strengthening market pathways that connect regenerative producers to consumers through community-centered distribution models. Partnered with Kaizen Food Rescue to distribute 1,080 food boxes over an 18-week period. Developed an expansion plan for a Farmers Market in Bennett CO building on the success of a summertime pilot popup market. Created a plan to distribute affordable food boxes through small independent retailers with SNAP authorization supporting both food access and local business stability.Expenses $32,071
- The Hub strengthens mid-chain local food businesses by advancing collaboration coordination and technical support for middle-ofthe-supply-chain partners. Co-founded the Colorado Circular Food System Collaborative bringing partners together to create a regenerative closed-loop food economy focused on reducing waste reusing materials and sharing resources. Partnered with CU Denver Geospatial Analysis and Mapping Laboratory GAMLab to design a GIS mapping system enabling route optimization resource tracking and deeper analytics to support local farms and small independent retailers in the Northeast region of Colorado.Expenses $44,415 · revenue $36,500
- The School Advances understanding knowledge and hands-on experience across the food ecosystem by integrating education demonstration and community engagement. Contracted with a Research & Education Specialist to explore a new integrated program areaThe School connecting education and service learning across all programs. Partnered with DUs Center for a Regenerative Future to launch a student internship set to begin Fall 2026.Collaborated with St. Mary s K12 to begin developing a local food system curriculum paired with monthly local food featured in student meals.Expenses $33,000
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-3437709
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $92,828
- Income (IRS master file)
- $245,943
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $245,943 | $240,368 | $92,828 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $233,034 | $240,308 | $92,121 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $108,533 | $14,611 | $95,052 | XML |
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 93-3437709).
Questions about AG & FOOD LAB
- What is the EIN of AG & FOOD LAB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AG & FOOD LAB is 93-3437709.
- Is AG & FOOD LAB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to AG & FOOD LAB tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AG & FOOD LAB 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 AG & FOOD LAB due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AG & FOOD LAB last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AG & FOOD LAB?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERTO MEZA.
- Who are the officers and directors of AG & FOOD LAB?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,461 (Eileen O'Rourke, Executive Director and Secretary).
- How much revenue does AG & FOOD LAB have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $245,943, expenses of $240,368 and total assets of $92,828 at year end.
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