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Black Farmers Collective

Black Farmers Collective exists to improve the health of communities through urban gardens and farming.

Science & Technology Seattle, WA EIN 825059908 · IRS Reg 82-5059908 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Black Farmers Collective

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U41
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Black Farmers Collective exists to improve the health of communities through urban gardens and farming.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U41
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 70%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Black Farmers Collective is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 825059908. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $826K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Black Farmers Collective has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Black Farmers Collective is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Black Farmers Collective has $826K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Black Farmers Collective is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $826K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Black Farmers Collective. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Black Farmers Collective has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Black Farmers Collective exists to improve the health of communities through urban gardens and farming. Black Farmers Collective is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Black Farmers Collective's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $826K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Black Farmers Collective are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Black Farmers Collective is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 825059908, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

RA
Raymond Williams
Managing Direct

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

CA
Cameron S••••••••
Secretary
EL
Ella M••••
MEMBER
JA
James K••• J•
Treasurer
JO
Joshua J••••••
President
NY
Nyema C••••
MEMBER
RA
Raymond W•••••••
MANAGING DIRECT
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Black Farmers Collective This page 79 $825,922 -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Equine Science Society Inc 89 $236,281 81%
Washington State Academy of Sciences 89 $218,480 39%
International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers 89 $938,192 -
Atlantic Shark Institute 89 $164,394 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Black Farmers Collective

What is Black Farmers Collective?
Black Farmers Collective is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Seattle, United States. Black Farmers Collective exists to improve the health of communities through urban gardens and farming.
When was Black Farmers Collective founded?
Black Farmers Collective was founded in 2018.
Who leads Black Farmers Collective?
Raymond Williams serves as Managing Direct.
Where is Black Farmers Collective located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Black Farmers Collective's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Black Farmers Collective trustworthy?
Black Farmers Collective has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Black Farmers Collective's registration number?
IRS EIN: 825059908. Registration: 82-5059908 (United States).
What is Black Farmers Collective's website?
http://www.blackfarmerscollective.com