Public Charity

Organic Growers School

Organic Growers School is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Asheville, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $751K, expenses of $692K, total assets of $179K. Imperigo tracks 21 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $881K.

EIN: 753166329 Asheville, NC Adult Education NTEE: B60 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$751K
Total Expenses$692K
Total Assets$179K
Grant Records21
Funding Total$881K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

Through accessible peer-to-peer education and collaborative networks Organic Growers School empowers individuals and communities in Southern Appalachia to advance organic growing practices strengthen local food systems and promote food sovereignty in ways that nourish both people and the planet.

Where $100 goes at Organic Growers School

How Organic Growers School divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.

$83 Programs the work itself
$13 Management running the organization
$4 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $83 for programs

$83
Spring Conference
All program spending · Reported in the filing: 1,000 people
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

Executive Director Cameron Farlow
Board Member Erica Blumenfeld
Board Member Felicianna Marquez
Board Member Hannah Bundy
Treasurer Kady Brotherton
Board Member Macon York Costlow

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Top Grant Purposes

Environment & Conservation
$434,500 4 grants
Research & Policy
$133,442 3 grants
Economic Development
$107,250 1 grant
Food Assistance & Nutrition
$90,000 2 grants
General Support
$80,523 7 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $751K $692K $179K
2024 $551K $742K $135K
2023 $1.2M $1.1M $453K
2022 $994K $897K $281K
2021 $442K $391K $238K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $442K to $751K (+70%), with total assets most recently reported at $179K.

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