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Food Donation Program
Tax Benefits
📋 Tax Benefits LOW Year 3 Launch 📍 Both Properties
Maryland tax credits (100% of wholesale value) for donating surplus farm produce.
Annual Revenue Potential
$2,000 - $10,000
per year at full operation
Startup Investment
$0 - $500
initial capital required
10-Year Revenue Projection
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
Y6
Y7
Y8
Y9
Y10
| Year | Revenue | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $0 | Pre-Revenue | |
| Year 2 | $0 | Pre-Revenue | |
| Year 3 | $2,000 | Launch | First donations |
| Year 4 | $4,000 | Ramp-Up | |
| Year 5 | $5,000 | Established | Standard cap |
| Year 6 | $5,000 | Mature | |
| Year 7 | $5,000 | Mature | |
| Year 8 | $5,000 | Mature | |
| Year 9 | $5,000 | Mature | |
| Year 10 | $5,000 | Mature |
Pre-Revenue Launch Ramp-Up Established Mature
Implementation Timeline
Key Milestones
First Revenue Year 3, Month 36
Full Operation Year 5
Key Dates
- → Month 30: Register with MDA
- → Month 33: First donation delivery
- → Month 36: First tax credit claimed
Prerequisites
- ☐ Registered with Tax Credit Certificate Administrator
- ☐ Documented wholesale values
- ☐ Partnership with local food bank
- ☐ Tracking system for donations
Key Highlights
- ✓ Up to $10,000/year tax credit
- ✓ Minimal startup cost
- ✓ Community benefit
- ✓ Uses surplus produce