Lost Sierra Food Project

Lost Sierra Food Project is a registered human services nonprofit based in Quincy, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 844160459. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $216K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lost Sierra Food Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 844160459. 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.

Lost Sierra Food Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Lost Sierra Food Project is located in Quincy, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years. Its registered address is 429 Main St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Lost Sierra Food Project has $216K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lost Sierra Food Project is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $216K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lost Sierra Food 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Lost Sierra Food Project 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Subsidized Farm ShareIn collaboration with Plumas County Public Health, Lost Sierra Food Project offers a subsidized farm share (Community Supported Agriculture) program, which provides weekly produce bags for participants that are low-income (CalFresh Recipients), many of whom are without work. In exchange for their seasonal farm share, recipients get to choose to volunteer 9 hours on the farm and participate in 3 cooking classes with local chefs, or in lieu of volunteering, they can pay a slightly higher amount. Workforce Development ProgramThe workforce development program on the farm is made possible through a partnership with Plumas County Behavioral Health and the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) program. TAY provides support to... Lost Sierra Food Project is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $216K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lost Sierra Food Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lost Sierra Food Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 844160459, 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.