F A R M Cafe Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
F A R M Cafe Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boone, North Carolina, registered in 2012, with $741,450 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
617 W King St, Boone, NC, 28607 EIN 45-1272884 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$741K
▲ 50.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$535K
Net assets
$496K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 F A R M Cafe Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +28% 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 F A R M Cafe Inc: 11 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a A 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 F A R M Cafe Inc— 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 F A R M Cafe Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 617 W King St, Boone, NC, 28607
- City
- Boone
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2012) to $741K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,885Net assets $496K
Operating margin
27.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$504K
Total liabilities
$7,885
Net assets
$496K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $741,450▲50.8% | $535,070▲10.5% | $496,099▲74.5% | $503,984▲73.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $491,666▲21.4% | $484,322▲19.6% | $284,293▲4.9% | $291,255▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $404,869▲2.2% | $405,088▲16.2% | $271,001▼0.1% | $279,473▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $395,963▼6.8% | $348,730▲7.4% | $271,140▲21.1% | $278,315▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $424,633▲22.8% | $324,645▲5.4% | $223,908▲80.7% | $231,352▲82.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $345,747▲30.4% | $308,085▲10.6% | $123,920▲43.7% | $127,005▲43.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $265,128▲108% | $278,498▲91.4% | $86,258▲136% | $88,843▲129% | 990 |
| 2012 | $127,760 | $145,529 | $36,565 | $38,797 | 990EZ |
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 · $272K total
16 grants to F A R M Cafe Inc totaling $272K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | To support the organization's stated mission | 2024 | $22,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2022 | $26,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Various programs | 2022 | $5,600 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2020 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2020 | $15,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2019 | $30,000 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources; sustainable economic & community development | 2019 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2019 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2018 | $13,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2017 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is F A R M Cafe Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. F A R M Cafe Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-1272884, based in Boone, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is F A R M Cafe Inc's EIN?
- F A R M Cafe Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-1272884.
- How much revenue does F A R M Cafe Inc report?
- F A R M Cafe Inc reported $741,450 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does F A R M Cafe Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades F A R M Cafe Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for F A R M Cafe Inc (EIN 45-1272884) 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.