City Fresh
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
City Fresh is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oberlin, Ohio, registered in 2000, with $394,886 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
44333 State Route 511, Oberlin, OH, 44074 EIN 52-2237568 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$395K
▼ 43.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$456K
Net assets
$515K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for City Fresh— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For City Fresh: 14 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for City Fresh— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For City Fresh: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 44333 State Route 511, Oberlin, OH, 44074
- City
- Oberlin
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $277K (FY2013) to $395K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $515K
Operating margin
-15.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$528K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$515K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $394,886▼43.5% | $455,611▲23.2% | $514,792▼10.6% | $527,937▼20.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $698,695▲51.3% | $369,687▲2.9% | $575,517▲133% | $667,126▲89.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $461,681▼7.8% | $359,340▲18.5% | $246,509▲71.0% | $351,636▲138% | 990 |
| 2021 | $500,665▲32.6% | $303,173▼23.7% | $144,168▲370% | $147,482▲190% | 990 |
| 2020 | $377,470▲41.9% | $397,356▲37.5% | -$53,324▼59.5% | $50,922▼36.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $265,960▲10.9% | $288,960▼2.4% | -$33,438▼220% | $79,802▼23.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $239,778▼20.3% | $296,142▲12.8% | -$10,438▼112% | $104,062▼33.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $300,817▲11.1% | $262,628▼16.3% | $86,607▲78.9% | $155,671▲52.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $270,751▼34.3% | $313,896▼15.0% | $48,418▼47.1% | $101,966▼24.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $412,278▲6.6% | $369,169▼5.5% | $91,563▲89.0% | $135,769▲32.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $386,856▲39.5% | $390,624▲26.0% | $48,454▼7.2% | $102,170▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $277,293 | $309,936▼30.3% | $52,222▼38.5% | $113,285▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $444,887 | $84,865 | $130,378 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $87K total
5 grants to City Fresh totaling $87K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin College | The funds will be used for the purchasing of permaculture installation, tools and equipment, compost installation supplies, and hoophouse renovations. the green edge fund is supporting this project because city fresh supports sustainable local agriculture and aligns with our goal of supporting projects that benefit oberlin and northeast ohio. the renovation of a new hoophouse will be beneficial to the farm, the recipients of community supported agriculture, and the students and visitors of the farm. | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Oberlin College | Green edge fund grant - sustainability grant - new farmer incubator | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Oberlin College | Green edge fund grant - electric vehicle | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Allow the continued operation of 15 city fresh markets, 10 of which are located in cuyahoga county census tracts deemed food deserts. | 2021 | $10,250 |
| Oberlin College | Green edge grant for composting toilets | 2015 | $15,065 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is City Fresh a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. City Fresh is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-2237568, based in Oberlin, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is City Fresh's EIN?
- City Fresh's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2237568.
- How much revenue does City Fresh report?
- City Fresh reported $394,886 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does City Fresh have?
- CharityIndex grades City Fresh C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for City Fresh (EIN 52-2237568) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.