The Urban Farming Guys
The Urban Farming Guys exists to help establish sustainable communities in one of the most difficult places on earth.
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The purpose of the Urban Farming Guys is to help develop sustainable communities in one of the most difficult places on earth. We are utilizing a holistic strategy including: 1.) developing local healthy food initiatives which includes participating in the research, development, education and implementation of sustainable urban agricultural practices; 2.) equipping, training, and mentoring youth, the disadvantaged, and immigrants from other countries in life and job skills by establishing small to medium size not-for-profit businesses; 3.) Researching, Developing Sustainable technologies that empower disadvantaged communities and sharing this information with the world 4.) mobilizing volunteers to do acts of kindness and compassion such as feeding the hungry, providing food, clothing, and shelter for the needy, offering medical and counseling services …
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Mission
The Urban Farming Guys exists to help establish sustainable communities in one of the most difficult places on earth.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Urban Farming Guys has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Urban Farming Guys is a registered human services nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 454946198. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $17K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Urban Farming Guys's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454946198. 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.
The Urban Farming Guys has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
The Urban Farming Guys is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Urban Farming Guys has $17K in annual revenue. 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.
The Urban Farming Guys 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 $17K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Urban Farming Guys. 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, The Urban Farming Guys 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). 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.
The purpose of the Urban Farming Guys is to help develop sustainable communities in one of the most difficult places on earth. We are utilizing a holistic strategy including: 1.) developing local healthy food initiatives which includes participating in the research, development, education and implementation of sustainable urban agricultural practices; 2.) equipping, training, and mentoring youth, the disadvantaged, and immigrants from other countries in life and job skills by establishing small to medium size not-for-profit businesses; 3.) Researching, Developing Sustainable technologies that empower disadvantaged communities and sharing this information with the world 4.) mobilizing volunteers to do acts of kindness and compassion such as feeding the hungry, providing food, clothing... The Urban Farming Guys is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $17K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Urban Farming Guys are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Urban Farming Guys is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454946198, 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
5 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.
THE URBAN FARMING GUYS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Urban Farming Guys
- What is The Urban Farming Guys?
- The Urban Farming Guys is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kansas City, United States. The purpose of the Urban Farming Guys is to help develop sustainable communities in one of the most difficult places on earth. We are utilizing a holistic strategy including: 1.) developing local healthy food initiatives which includes participating in the research, development, education and implementation of sustainable urban agricultural practices; 2.) equipping, training, and mentoring youth, the disadvantaged, and immigrants from other countries in life and job skills by establishing small to medium size not-for-profit businesses; 3.) Researching, Developing Sustainable technologies that empower disadvantaged communities and sharing this information with the world 4.) mobilizing volunteers to do acts of kindness and compassion such as feeding the hungry, providing food, clothing, and shelter for the needy, offering medical and counseling services for the sick, and facilitating friendships for the lonely; 5.) becoming a reconciling force which brings together people of different generations, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Urban Farming Guys activities include: Establishing Inner-city Community Gardens, Building Model Sustainable Technologies, Inspiring Relocation, Foreign Activities: Empowering Poor Villages with Sustainable Technology such as 2012 Aquaponics India, Neighborhood Outreach and Training, job creation and internships.
- When was The Urban Farming Guys founded?
- The Urban Farming Guys was founded in 2012.
- Who leads The Urban Farming Guys?
- Jason Fields serves as President.
- Where is The Urban Farming Guys located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
- What is The Urban Farming Guys's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is The Urban Farming Guys trustworthy?
- The Urban Farming Guys has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 The Urban Farming Guys's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 454946198.
- What is The Urban Farming Guys's website?
- http://www.theurbanfarmingguys.com