TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKET
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $239K · expenses $211K · assets $150K
- EIN
- 46-4822158
- Address
- PO BOX 608, TRAVELERS RST, SC 29690-0608
- Website
- WWW.TRAVELERSRESTFARMERSMARKET.COM
- NTEE code
- K30
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2014
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKETS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF LOCAL PRODUCTS AND GOODS, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR INCREASING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT, APPRECIATION FOR, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL PRODUCTION OF NATURAL PRODUCTS, WHILE ALSO FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF THE TRAVELERS REST AREA.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranda Williams | EXECUTIVE DI | 2024 | $46,686 | $46,686 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
16 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Aguilar | MEMBER | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Erin Bankston | MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Emily Hanis | MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jane Howard | MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Megan Afshar Martins | SECRETARY | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marty Nicholson | PRESIDENT | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Pfeiffer | VICE PRESIDE | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laura Ross | TREASURER | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrea Williams (former) | MEMBER | 2016-2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Graham Clinch (former) | MEMBER | 2020-2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeremy Elrod (former) | President | 2018-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Clayton Corley (former) | Secretary | 2018 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephen Nix (former) | Vice President | 2016-2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sara Gilstrap (former) | President | 2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sara Crain (former) | Vice President | 2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Bolton (former) | Treasurer | 2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $47K · 3 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARANDA WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $46,686 | $0 | $0 | $46,686 | 1 |
| MELISSA AGUILAR | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIN BANKSTON | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY HANIS | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANE HOWARD | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEGAN AFSHAR MARTINS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARTY NICHOLSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM PFEIFFER | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA ROSS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTY NICHOLSON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JIM PFEIFFER | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MEGAN AFSHAR MARTINS | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JANE HOWARD | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY HANIS | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA ROSS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA AGUILAR | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ERIN BANKSTON | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTY NICHOLSON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JIM PFEIFFER | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MEGAN AFSHAR MARTINS | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA WILLIAMS | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GRAHAM CLINCH | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LAURA ROSS | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA AGUILAR | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTY NICHOLSON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JIM PFEIFFER | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MEGAN AFSHAR MARTINS | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA WILLIAMS | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GRAHAM CLINCH | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTY NICHOLSON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JIM PFEIFFER | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MEGAN AFSHAR MARTINS | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA WILLIAMS | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| GRAHAM CLINCH | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Elrod | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Marty Nicholson | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Elrod | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Marty Nicholson | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Clayton Corley | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Nix | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Sara Gilstrap | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Andrea Williams | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Nix | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Sara Crain | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Andrea Williams | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Bolton | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $239,400 | $210,663 | $150,200 | $149,277 | $74,028 | $163,505 | $46,686 | 3 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $172,306 | $137,459 | $122,834 | $120,540 | $62,363 | $109,716 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $109,154 | $105,030 | $89,207 | $85,693 | $36,999 | $72,155 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $112,751 | $70,970 | $84,027 | $74,859 | $63,383 | $49,368 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $61,466 | $48,779 | $36,858 | $33,080 | $25,167 | $36,299 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $60,604 | $64,145 | $20,678 | $19,948 | $12,857 | $46,644 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $73,899 | $71,253 | $24,071 | $23,489 | $26,600 | $47,299 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $91,160 | $75,203 | $23,280 | $20,843 | $40,789 | $50,371 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $86,856 | $84,673 | $7,851 | $4,886 | $41,362 | $45,494 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
5 grantors reported grants to this organization, $112,179 in all, tax years 2016 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHOLESPIRE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2016-2017 | 2 | $46,000 | 2017 | $23,000 | show |
| PRISMA HEALTH | Public charity | Exact | 2020, 2023 | 2 | $30,600 | 2023 | $20,000 | show |
| CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $18,000 | 2024 | $18,000 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $12,579 | 2024 | $12,579 | show |
| PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATE | Public charity | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $5,000 | 2016 | $5,000 | show |
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| HUNGRY HEROES INCORPORATED | SC | K30 | $223,080 | $178,394 | PRESIDENT | $59,983 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PROVOS FARMERS MARKET | UT | K30 | $226,784 | $193,534 | Executive Dir. | $45,800 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HAYMAKER FARMERS MARKET INC | OH | K30 | $165,116 | $123,154 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF THE FARMERS MARKET | VA | K30 | $139,005 | $126,629 | MARKET DIRECTOR - NM | $56,400 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET INC | MO | K30 | $423,944 | $412,845 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $64,080 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| FARMERS MARKET OF THE OZARKS INC | MO | K30 | $289,090 | $288,905 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $41,350 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| RED WING AREA FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION INC | MN | K30 | $198,385 | $175,314 | Market Manager | $41,674 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| SUNDAY WESTCHESTER FARMERS MARKET | CA | K30 | $139,284 | $111,923 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| BEND FARMERS MARKET | OR | K30 | $181,529 | $168,375 | MANAGER | $13,111 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| NORTH COUNTY FARMERS MARKET | CA | K30 | $158,736 | $133,063 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| THE SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION INC | NY | K30 | $133,775 | $105,353 | Vice President | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION INC | CA | K30 | $162,662 | $152,837 | Executive Dir. | $33,593 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| WASHINGTON STATE FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION | WA | K30 | $315,404 | $269,437 | Executive Director | $78,653 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET | CA | K30 | $173,560 | $156,604 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| OFALLON FARMERS & ARTISTS MARKET | MO | K30 | $170,426 | $157,365 | PRESIDENT | $83,500 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| FOUNDATION OF THE BREADBASKET FARMERS MARKET | KS | K30 | $163,682 | $104,500 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| GRESHAM FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION INC | OR | K30 | $141,699 | $98,665 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| FREIGHT HOUSE FARMERS MARKET INC | IA | K30 | $333,060 | $378,091 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
| FARM TO FIGHT HUNGER | CA | K30 | $397,403 | $329,453 | PRESIDENT AND CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code K30, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $210,663 spent · pay $98,091 · grants $0 · events $1,655
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $98,091 | $68,664 | $29,427 | - | 46.6% | |
| Other (as described) | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $40,000 | $40,000 | - | - | 19.0% |
| Other (as described) | COST OF GOODS SOLD | $30,045 | $30,045 | - | - | 14.3% |
| All other expenses | $11,037 | $11,037 | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD ACCESS PAYABLES | $8,468 | $8,468 | - | - | 4.0% |
| Other (as described) | ENTERTAINMENT | $7,505 | $7,505 | - | - | 3.6% |
| Occupancy | $3,933 | - | $3,933 | - | 1.9% | |
| Office expenses | $3,015 | - | $3,015 | - | 1.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,709 | - | $2,709 | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,243 | - | $2,243 | - | 1.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,655 | - | $1,655 | - | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $1,510 | - | $1,510 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $425 | - | $425 | - | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $27 | - | $27 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $210,663 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $137,459 spent · pay $71,801 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $71,801 | 52.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $55,372 | 40.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $6,446 | 4.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,840 | 2.8% | |
| Total | $137,459 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $105,030 spent · pay $61,458 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $61,458 | 58.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $37,950 | 36.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $3,547 | 3.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,075 | 2.0% | |
| Total | $105,030 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $70,970 spent · pay $39,670 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $39,670 | 55.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $24,827 | 35.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $4,198 | 5.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,275 | 3.2% | |
| Total | $70,970 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $48,779 spent · pay $31,642 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $31,642 | 64.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $13,287 | 27.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,200 | 4.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,650 | 3.4% | |
| Total | $48,779 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $64,145 spent · pay $34,722 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $34,722 | 54.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $21,539 | 33.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $3,900 | 6.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,839 | 6.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $145 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $64,145 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $71,253 spent · pay $37,651 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $37,651 | 52.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $26,333 | 37.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,600 | 5.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $2,229 | 3.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,440 | 2.0% | |
| Total | $71,253 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $75,203 spent · pay $40,488 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $40,488 | 53.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $26,096 | 34.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $5,400 | 7.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,150 | 4.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $69 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $75,203 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $84,673 spent · pay $43,858 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $43,858 | 51.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $31,296 | 37.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,660 | 4.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $3,600 | 4.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,259 | 2.7% | |
| Total | $84,673 | 100% |