Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, registered in 2002, with $903,180 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1607 Paseo De Peralta Ste A, Santa Fe, NM, 87501 EIN 30-0124953 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$903K
▲ 62.3% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$911K
Net assets
$2.8M
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 Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute— 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 rating36 mo reserves · -1% 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 Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute: 36 mo reserves · -1% 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 Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute— 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 Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1607 Paseo De Peralta Ste A, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
- City
- Santa Fe
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Agricultural Programs
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $681K (FY2013) to $903K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.2M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $903,180▲62.3% | $911,109▲4.1% | $2,751,836▲0.9% | $4,152,771▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $556,614▲29.7% | $875,218▲52.6% | $2,727,494▼15.7% | $4,126,804▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $429,298▼45.0% | $573,563▲17.6% | $3,235,504▼4.3% | $3,925,501▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $780,541▲131% | $487,534▼21.8% | $3,379,769▲9.5% | $4,015,508▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $338,026▼40.7% | $623,203▼8.1% | $3,086,762▼8.5% | $3,558,025▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $570,351▼8.4% | $678,339▼1.7% | $3,371,939▼3.1% | $3,757,052▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $622,816▼21.3% | $689,982▼27.1% | $3,479,927▼0.4% | $3,892,564▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $791,039▲1.5% | $945,954▲7.8% | $3,494,503▼4.8% | $3,947,474▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $779,027▲19.2% | $877,409▲14.6% | $3,671,597▼2.6% | $4,139,050▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $653,317▼4.1% | $765,795▲2.1% | $3,769,979▼2.9% | $4,247,057▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $681,498 | $750,015▲4.9% | $3,882,457▼1.7% | $4,395,981▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $714,888▲14.3% | $3,950,973▼2.4% | $4,479,502▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $625,643 | $4,049,656 | $4,489,296 | 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 · $635K total
21 grants to Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute totaling $635K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seattle Foundation | $20k microloans / $40k general operating. | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Christus Health | To increase equitable access to local, fresh, nutritious food in underinvested communities. | 2023 | $99,900 |
| The Seattle Foundation | $20,000 to support microloans and $30,000 for general operating. | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Christus Health | Gr#: ccif-23-06-0035 to educate people in underserved, low-income communities about how and where to access affordable, fresh, nutritious, local foods by encouraging them to visit farmers' markets. | 2022 | $70,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support microloans and general operating | 2022 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2022 | $25,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital | Connecting community and agricultural producers through commerce. | 2022 | $7,164 |
| The Seattle Foundation | $20,000 microloans/$30,000 general operating support | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Anchorum St Vincent | Chfa food security | 2021 | $5,970 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Microloans/genops | 2020 | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Anchorum St Vincent | Chfa food security | 2020 | $5,785 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $1,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2019 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 30-0124953, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute's EIN?
- Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 30-0124953.
- How much revenue does Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute report?
- Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute reported $903,180 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute (EIN 30-0124953) 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.