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Rogue Valley Food System Network

The Rogue Valley Food System Network fosters connections to promote equitable food access, ecologically sound agricultural practices and economic vitality.

Community Development Medford, OR EIN: 931226444 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Rogue Valley Food System Network

Rogue flavor guide:we produced 10000 copies of the "rogue flavor guide" 2021. The rogue flavor guideis a publication of locally sourced food which educates and informs consumers of the benefits of buying locally grown foods and keeping more dollars in the local economy. Rogue valley food system website directory and educational events: in 2021 we hosted events, such as community meetings throughout jackson and josephine counties, on a vartiety of topics and maintained our web directory for our growing online presence of local resources and the online local foods searchable directory applegate evening market: in 2021 we helped facilitate a farmers market to support access to local food and community

Founded
Headquarters
Medford, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

The Rogue Valley Food System Network fosters connections to promote equitable food access, ecologically sound agricultural practices and economic vitality.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 18.71%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 18.4% of total expenses ($63,817 of $346,029).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Rogue Valley Food System Network has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 56,086 community development 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rogue Valley Food System Network is a registered community development nonprofit based in Medford, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 931226444. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $341K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Rogue Valley Food System Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931226444. 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.

Rogue Valley Food System Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Rogue Valley Food System Network is located in Medford, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rogue Valley Food System Network has $341K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development 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.

Rogue Valley Food System Network is classified as a Community Development 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 $341K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Rogue Valley Food System Network. 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, Rogue Valley Food System Network 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

Rogue flavor guide:we produced 10000 copies of the "rogue flavor guide" 2021. The rogue flavor guideis a publication of locally sourced food which educates and informs consumers of the benefits of buying locally grown foods and keeping more dollars in the local economy. Rogue valley food system website directory and educational events: in 2021 we hosted events, such as community meetings throughout jackson and josephine counties, on a vartiety of topics and maintained our web directory for our growing online presence of local resources and the online local foods searchable directory applegate evening market: in 2021 we helped facilitate a farmers market to support access to local food and community Rogue Valley Food System Network is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $341K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Rogue Valley Food System Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rogue Valley Food System Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931226444, 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
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AN
Anne C•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Rogue Valley organizations coordinate to fight food insecurity amid SNAP disruptions - Rogue Valley Times
Nov 2025
rv-times.com
Rogue Valley Farm Tour showcases Southern Oregon’s farmers and makers - Ashland News
Jul 2025
ashland.news
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
12 things we learned about Oregon farming on the Rogue Valley Farm Tour - OregonLive.com
Jul 2023
www.oregonlive.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
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 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 22 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 · 1996
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rogue Valley Food System Network

What is Rogue Valley Food System Network?
Rogue Valley Food System Network is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Medford, United States. Rogue flavor guide:we produced 10000 copies of the "rogue flavor guide" 2021. The rogue flavor guideis a publication of locally sourced food which educates and informs consumers of the benefits of buying locally grown foods and keeping more dollars in the local economy. Rogue valley food system website directory and educational events: in 2021 we hosted events, such as community meetings throughout jackson and josephine counties, on a vartiety of topics and maintained our web directory for our growing online presence of local resources and the online local foods searchable directory applegate evening market: in 2021 we helped facilitate a farmers market to support access to local food and community
When was Rogue Valley Food System Network founded?
Rogue Valley Food System Network was founded in 1996.
Who leads Rogue Valley Food System Network?
Anne Carter serves as Treasurer.
Where is Rogue Valley Food System Network located?
Headquartered in Medford, OR, United States.
What is Rogue Valley Food System Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rogue Valley Food System Network trustworthy?
Rogue Valley Food System Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Rogue Valley Food System Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 931226444.
What is Rogue Valley Food System Network's website?
http://rvfoodsystem.org