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Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety

The hlfm is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing a vibrant local food system in delmarva that is sustainable and socially responsible. We bring together our community and …

Historic Lewes Farmers

Education Nassau, DE EIN: 204131598 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety

Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is a education organization based in NASSAU, United States. Annual revenue: $221K. EIN: 204131598.

Founded
Headquarters
Nassau, DE
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

The hlfm is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing a vibrant local food system in delmarva that is sustainable and socially responsible. We bring together our community and farmers that grow our food. We build delivery networks that connect local growers to the community through our producer-only farmers markets and other food access programs. We focus on empowering emerging farmers and educating our community on the importance of preserving local farmland. Our goal is an equitable distribution system that increases healthy food access, reduces food waste, and benefits our entire community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B60
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is a registered education nonprofit based in Nassau, DE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 204131598. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $538K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204131598. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is located in Nassau, DE, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety has $538K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $538K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is a education organization based in NASSAU, United States. Annual revenue: $221K. EIN: 204131598. Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $538K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204131598, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Helaine H•••••
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety

What is Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety?
Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Nassau, United States. Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety is a education organization based in NASSAU, United States. Annual revenue: $221K. EIN: 204131598.
When was Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety founded?
Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety was founded in 2007.
Who leads Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety?
Helaine Harris serves as President.
Where is Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety located?
Headquartered in Nassau, DE, United States.
What is Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety trustworthy?
Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety's registration number?
IRS EIN: 204131598.
What is Historic Lewes Farmers Marketsociety's website?
http://historiclewesfarmersmarket.org