Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Unity, Maine, registered in 1979, with $6,161,721 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 170, Unity, ME, 04988 EIN 01-6048322 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.2M
▼ 5.4% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.8M
Net assets
$13.0M
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 Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association— 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 rating27 mo reserves · +5% 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 Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association: 27 mo reserves · +5% 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 Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association— 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 Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 170, Unity, ME, 04988
- City
- Unity
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.9M (FY2014) to $6.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $723KNet assets $13.0M
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.7M
Total liabilities
$723K
Net assets
$13.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,161,721▼5.4% | $5,847,447▲5.5% | $12,956,866▲5.2% | $13,680,173▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,515,699▼8.0% | $5,543,986▼7.7% | $12,315,321▲14.7% | $13,067,262▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,079,020▲38.8% | $6,008,730▲48.1% | $10,735,966▼3.2% | $11,582,038▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,099,994▲10.9% | $4,056,282▲4.4% | $11,089,485▲13.5% | $11,816,448▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,596,990▲16.2% | $3,886,349▼3.6% | $9,774,329▲16.1% | $10,597,964▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,954,617▼8.0% | $4,032,695▲2.2% | $8,417,771▲9.5% | $9,154,082▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,296,390▲19.5% | $3,945,437▲18.4% | $7,687,825▲0.2% | $8,580,965▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,594,985▼28.8% | $3,332,795▲6.9% | $7,675,537▲8.5% | $8,432,928▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,046,779▲39.6% | $3,118,179▲11.5% | $7,077,443▲42.4% | $7,904,088▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,615,044▼6.9% | $2,796,694▼0.5% | $4,971,602▲18.9% | $5,814,788▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,881,932 | $2,809,745 | $4,180,271 | $5,025,689 | 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 · $4.2M total
62 grants to Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association totaling $4.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Agriculture | 2024 | $247,490 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $35,500 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Professional societies & associations | 2023 | $304,310 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $215,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $97,170 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $36,500 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Cornell University | Research | 2023 | $10,573 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Farming, emergency relief | 2022 | $235,650 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $121,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $98,235 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-6048322, based in Unity, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association's EIN?
- Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-6048322.
- How much revenue does Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association report?
- Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association reported $6,161,721 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (EIN 01-6048322) 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.