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Raleigh City Farm

In 2024, raleigh city farm deepened its commitment to regenerative, climate-resilient practices for healthier soil and plants. Despite severe weather, and pest pressure, the farm produced 13,000 pounds …

Raleigh City Farm Inc

Human Services Raleigh, NC EIN: 450603306 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
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67/100 · methodology

About Raleigh City Farm

Farmshare: a program that shares produce year-round with nonprofits addressing food insecurity and access and includes three core partners: a place at the table, raleigh's only "pay what you can caf," inter-faith food shuttle, catholic charities and the food bank of central and eastern north carolina's middle mile program. All of these partners ensure that the produce is received by food insecure communities. Over 5,621 lbs of food was shared; this translates into over 4,684 meals. Farm to camp: a program to teach youth ages 5-14 about the importance of sourcing, preparing and eating healthy foods in partnership with the salvation army's summer camp and after school programs. It is led by a local chef who demonstrates cooking techniques and …

Founded
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
K99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

In 2024, raleigh city farm deepened its commitment to regenerative, climate-resilient practices for healthier soil and plants. Despite severe weather, and pest pressure, the farm produced 13,000 pounds of food, donating 6,400 pounds--50% of the total harvest and a 62% increase from 2023--through expanded farmshare partnerships; the remainder was sold at 28 pay-what-you-can farmstands. Nearly 6,000 volunteer hours were logged via 31 private workdays, 38 additional volunteer events, and 2 fundraisers. Education remained key, with 16 farm to camp sessions, 12 private tours, and 11 artist in residence events. The future farms plan & fund was launched and phase one completed with expansion to two adjacent lots, increasing the farm's footprint by 20% and increasing programming and impact.

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.4% of total expenses ($45,996 of $225,021).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Raleigh City Farm with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Raleigh City Farm draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
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Common questions

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Raleigh City Farm is a registered human services nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 450603306. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $282K in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Raleigh City Farm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 450603306. 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.

Raleigh City Farm has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 81% 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.

Raleigh City Farm is located in Raleigh, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Raleigh City Farm has $282K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% 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.

Raleigh City Farm is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $282K in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Raleigh City Farm. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Raleigh City Farm 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 81% 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.

Farmshare: a program that shares produce year-round with nonprofits addressing food insecurity and access and includes three core partners: a place at the table, raleigh's only "pay what you can caf," inter-faith food shuttle, catholic charities and the food bank of central and eastern north carolina's middle mile program. All of these partners ensure that the produce is received by food insecure communities. Over 5,621 lbs of food was shared; this translates into over 4,684 meals. Farm to camp: a program to teach youth ages 5-14 about the importance of sourcing, preparing and eating healthy foods in partnership with the salvation army's summer camp and after school programs. It is... Raleigh City Farm is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $282K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Raleigh City Farm are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Raleigh City Farm is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 450603306, 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
81% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael S••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (21)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 this charity 322,679
Education 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.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 63 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 63 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 · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Raleigh City Farm

What is Raleigh City Farm?
Raleigh City Farm is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Raleigh, United States. Farmshare: a program that shares produce year-round with nonprofits addressing food insecurity and access and includes three core partners: a place at the table, raleigh's only "pay what you can caf," inter-faith food shuttle, catholic charities and the food bank of central and eastern north carolina's middle mile program. All of these partners ensure that the produce is received by food insecure communities. Over 5,621 lbs of food was shared; this translates into over 4,684 meals. Farm to camp: a program to teach youth ages 5-14 about the importance of sourcing, preparing and eating healthy foods in partnership with the salvation army's summer camp and after school programs. It is led by a local chef who demonstrates cooking techniques and engages youth in a broad range of career and food-related discussions. Parents receive supporting information including recipes and produce after each session. Over 30 youth were served in 11 sessions with over 360 lbs of produce donations. Pay-what-you-can farmstand: customers have the option of paying the suggested price or paying what they can at our weekly farmstand and at an off site location at the salvation army where over 484 lbs of produce was made available for 29 weeks on mon-frI from 2:30-5:30pm.
When was Raleigh City Farm founded?
Raleigh City Farm was founded in 2011.
Who leads Raleigh City Farm?
Michael Scott serves as Chair.
Where is Raleigh City Farm located?
Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, United States.
What is Raleigh City Farm's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Raleigh City Farm trustworthy?
Raleigh City Farm has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Raleigh City Farm's registration number?
IRS EIN: 450603306.
What is Raleigh City Farm's website?
http://www.raleighcityfarm.org