South Side Farms
To provide and equip an underserved and underprivileged population, living in a federal food desert, with many of the necessary elements that make up the social determinants of …
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We have purchased and cleared the land that will be used for the entire scope of the project. We are in the process of preparing and planting the agriculture land. We have established a strong local committee of residents in th targeted area, whoare are very engaged in the development and support of the project.
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Mission
To provide and equip an underserved and underprivileged population, living in a federal food desert, with many of the necessary elements that make up the social determinants of healt. (food, education, housing, childcare, security, healthcare, outdoor space). An urban farm will provide the opportunity for access to healthy food in an area currently with no access. This will also provide educational opprtunities to teach local residents how to grow, harvest and prepare healthy meals, in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, South Side Farms has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouth Side Farms is a registered human services nonprofit based in Cape Girardeau, MO, 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 880976730. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $624K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
South Side Farms's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 880976730. 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.
South Side Farms has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. 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.
South Side Farms is located in Cape Girardeau, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, South Side Farms has $624K 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.
South Side Farms 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 medium organization. It has $624K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for South Side Farms. 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, South Side Farms 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.
We have purchased and cleared the land that will be used for the entire scope of the project. We are in the process of preparing and planting the agriculture land. We have established a strong local committee of residents in th targeted area, whoare are very engaged in the development and support of the project. South Side Farms 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 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $624K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to South Side Farms are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South Side Farms is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 880976730, 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SOUTH SIDE FARMS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Cape Girardeau’s South Side Farms produce stand opens every Wednesday - KFVS12
South Side Farms weekly produce stand open - KFVS12
South Side Farms opens season with fresh produce, affordable prices - KFVS12
South Side Farms: Cultivating hope and nourishing the commun... - southeastarrow.com
South Side Farms aiming to combat food insecurity - KFVS12
South Side Farms announces new executive director - KFVS12
Crews to begin clearing ground for South Side Farms in Cape Girardeau - KFVS12
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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 - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 19 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about South Side Farms
- What is South Side Farms?
- South Side Farms is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cape Girardeau, United States. We have purchased and cleared the land that will be used for the entire scope of the project. We are in the process of preparing and planting the agriculture land. We have established a strong local committee of residents in th targeted area, whoare are very engaged in the development and support of the project.
- When was South Side Farms founded?
- South Side Farms was founded in 2021.
- Who leads South Side Farms?
- Jimmy Wilferth serves as President.
- Where is South Side Farms located?
- Headquartered in Cape Girardeau, MO, United States.
- What is South Side Farms's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is South Side Farms trustworthy?
- South Side Farms has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 South Side Farms's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 880976730.
- What is South Side Farms's website?
- https://southsidefarms573.org/