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Bountiful Cities Project

Bountiful Cities is the urban agriculture resource in Asheville. We share agriculture resources and skills to promote social justice and economic viability. We envision abundant and food sovereign …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Bountiful Cities Project

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

Founded
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C42
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

Bountiful Cities is the urban agriculture resource in Asheville. We share agriculture resources and skills to promote social justice and economic viability. We envision abundant and food sovereign communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C42

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.48%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bountiful Cities Project is a registered environment nonprofit based in Asheville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 050587434. 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 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $530K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bountiful Cities Project 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 environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Bountiful Cities Project is located in Asheville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bountiful Cities Project has $530K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bountiful Cities Project is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $530K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bountiful Cities Project. 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.

Bountiful Cities Project 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.

Bountiful Cities is the urban agriculture resource in Asheville. We share agriculture resources and skills to promote social justice and economic viability. We envision abundant and food sovereign communities. Bountiful Cities Project is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Bountiful Cities Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $530K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Bountiful Cities Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bountiful Cities Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 050587434, 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DA
Darcel Eddins
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AM
Ameena B•••••
Chairperson
AM
Amy L•••• P••
Secretary
BR
Brandee B•••
Treasurer
BR
Brandee B••••
Treasurer
C
C N••••• H••••••••
Staff Liaison
DA
Darcel E•••••
Executive Director
GE
Gene E••••••
Board Member
JE
Jessie D•••
Board Member
KA
Katie C••
Secretary
KA
Katie C••
Secretary
LA
Lauren R••••••
Board Member
SE
Sekou C••••••
Board Member
VA
Vanessa C••••••
Board member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
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$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bountiful Cities Project This page 79 $529,623 -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

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 - 42 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

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Quick facts about Bountiful Cities Project

What is Bountiful Cities Project?
Bountiful Cities Project is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Asheville, United States. Bountiful Cities is the urban agriculture resource in Asheville. We share agriculture resources and skills to promote social justice and economic viability. We envision abundant and food sovereign communities.
When was Bountiful Cities Project founded?
Bountiful Cities Project was founded in 2003.
Who leads Bountiful Cities Project?
Darcel Eddins serves as Executive Director.
Where is Bountiful Cities Project located?
Headquartered in Asheville, United States.
What is Bountiful Cities Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bountiful Cities Project trustworthy?
Bountiful Cities Project 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 Bountiful Cities Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 050587434.
What is Bountiful Cities Project's website?
http://www.bountifulcities.org