Transparency
FarmUp USA Foundation is committed to complete operational transparency, rigorous financial stewardship, and open accountability as a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
Stewardship Standards
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
Officially recognized by the IRS as a public nonprofit charity. All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Public IRS Form 990s
Complete financial transparency with annually published Form 990 tax returns detailing our program allocations and expenses.
Independent Board Governance
Guided by a voluntary, diverse board of directors committed to rigorous community oversight and ethical leadership.
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Registered nonprofit foundation entity
Founded to eliminate food insecurity nationwide
Community-led volunteer trustees and annual audits
To eliminate food insecurity by establishing vibrant garden hubs, operating mobile fresh-food access, and equipping future generations with literacy, seeds, and practical culinary skills.
We collaborate directly with public schools, faith-based congregations, and local neighborhoods. By connecting books, soil, and active mobile distribution, we make balanced nutrition sustainable and accessible to every family.
Public Charity Guarantee
All gifts qualify for maximum allowable federal income tax deductions.
Core Values Guiding Our Work
Every initiative from mobile route planning to classroom book selection is measured against these four commitments.
Food Sovereignty
Every neighborhood deserves immediate, dignified access to fresh produce and the knowledge to cultivate their own food supplies.
Educational Stewardship
We pair every garden bed and mobile market with age-appropriate curriculum, published books, and hands-on learning sessions.
Community Ownership
We build alongside schools, churches, and civic organizers to ensure gardening programs become self-sustaining local fixtures.
Fiscal Transparency
Every dollar contributed directly funds seeds, mobile market cold storage, school visits, and open-access nutrition guides.
From Community Seeds to Scaled Food Access
Built step by step to ensure long-term community resilience and transparent nonprofit management.
Foundation Inception
Formed by educators and agriculturalists to address nutrition gaps in underserved school districts.
Mobile Farmers Market Launch
Deployed first climate-controlled mobile unit bringing garden-fresh produce to community deserts.
School Visit & Book Initiative
Published foundational gardening literature and rolled out school-day workshops across partner schools.
Expanding Community Footprint
Supporting over 50 active school and church garden hubs with dedicated curriculum and seasonal harvests.
Every dollar invested in soil, seeds, and community health.
FarmUp USA Foundation operates with complete financial stewardship. We publish detailed summaries, independent audits, and 990 returns so partners, educators, and donors know exactly how resources serve local communities.
501(c)(3) Recognized
Charity Navigator Guidestar Gold
of every dollar directly funds school gardens, fresh markets, and nutrition books.
invested across high-need elementary schools, churches, and urban food deserts in 2024.
distributed without charge to families and school cafeteria partnerships.
participating in hands-on food literacy, book readings, and gardening visits.
Financial records are reviewed by independent Certified Public Accountants annually. Form 990 filings are posted publicly within 30 days of submission.
Partner with FarmUp USA Foundation
Whether you are a school district administrator planning a garden install, a church host for a mobile market stop, or a grantmaker seeking audited data, our leadership team is ready to connect.
Organizational Governance & Fiscal Stewardship
FarmUp USA Foundation operates under an independent board and open-records standard. We ensure every dollar directed toward community gardens, school educational visits, mobile farmers markets, and nutrition books is managed with strict compliance and verified results.
Status
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Audit Opinion
Unmodified / Clean
Board Oversight
100% Independent Voting
Ethics Policy
Annual Conflict Review
Board of Directors
Independent community leaders ensuring program fidelity and governance standards.
Chair of the Board
Vice Chair & Governance Lead
Treasurer & Finance Chair
Secretary & Education Liaison
Board Member
Board Member
Standing Board Committees
Have questions about our audits, board, or filings?
We welcome inquiries from educators, community leaders, grantmakers, and donors. Contact our compliance department directly for formal documentation copies or regulatory verifications.