First Fruits Farm Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
First Fruits Farm Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Freeland, Maryland, registered in 2005, with $4,570,478 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
20431 Middletown Rd, Freeland, MD, 21053 EIN 65-1220502 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.6M
▲ 113.1% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.8M
Net assets
$7.3M
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 First Fruits Farm 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 rating50 mo reserves · +62% 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 First Fruits Farm Inc: 50 mo reserves · +62% 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 First Fruits Farm 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 First Fruits Farm Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20431 Middletown Rd, Freeland, MD, 21053
- City
- Freeland
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $296K (FY2014) to $4.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $66KNet assets $7.3M
Operating margin
61.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.4M
Total liabilities
$66K
Net assets
$7.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,570,478▲113% | $1,755,483▲15.1% | $7,349,335▲62.1% | $7,415,166▲47.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,144,340▼5.0% | $1,524,820▲32.7% | $4,534,340▼26.2% | $5,025,771▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,256,992▲41.0% | $1,149,266▲62.0% | $6,144,808▲21.3% | $6,144,808▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,600,514▲27.7% | $709,285▲42.6% | $5,065,541▲21.4% | $5,065,541▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,253,240▼39.5% | $497,438▲43.1% | $4,173,183▲22.2% | $4,173,183▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,071,148▲19.6% | $347,647▼5.6% | $3,414,599▲102% | $3,415,128▲102% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,731,256▲426% | $368,351▲13.7% | $1,690,393▲416% | $1,690,393▲416% | 990 |
| 2016 | $328,906▲10.4% | $323,928▲36.3% | $327,488▲1.5% | $327,488▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $297,914▲0.8% | $237,614▲9.4% | $322,510▲23.0% | $322,510▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $295,673 | $217,192 | $262,210 | $262,210 | 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 · $5.2M total
73 grants to First Fruits Farm Inc totaling $5.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $353,676 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Food supply | 2024 | $145,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $144,750 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $135,694 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2024 | $123,750 |
| Means Database Inc | — | 2024 | $73,377 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and or granted in support of agency programs | 2024 | $13,878 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $8,140 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,416 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2023 | $254,200 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2023 | $205,500 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2023 | $143,500 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2023 | $108,655 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and or granted in support of agency programs | 2023 | $91,076 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is First Fruits Farm Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. First Fruits Farm Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 65-1220502, based in Freeland, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is First Fruits Farm Inc's EIN?
- First Fruits Farm Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 65-1220502.
- How much revenue does First Fruits Farm Inc report?
- First Fruits Farm Inc reported $4,570,478 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does First Fruits Farm Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades First Fruits Farm Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for First Fruits Farm Inc (EIN 65-1220502) 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.