Local Matters
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 06-1819644
Organization Overview
Local Matters is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Local Matters employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Local Matters is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Local Matters generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LOCAL MATTERS SUPPORTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH FOOD EDUCATION, ACCESS AND ADVOCACY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD ACCESS: VEGGIE VAN IS A FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE LIVING IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS TO MORE EASILY FEED THEIR FAMILIES WITH FRESH AND HEALTHY WHOLE FOODS AT LOW PRICES. THIS PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS IN STRETCHING THEIR FOOD DOLLAR BY ACCEPTING SNAP AND PROVIDING A $1 FOR $1 MATCH ON SNAP PURCHASES - DOUBLING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SPEND ON HEALTHY FOODS. LOCAL MATTERS PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LINDEN, HILLTOP, AND NEAR EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS TO CREATE A DIVERSE RANGE OF CONSISTENT FOOD ACCESS POINTS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. IN 2022, VEGGIE VAN SERVED ALMOST 2,000 SHOPPERS, DISTRIBUTING $84,558 IN FOOD INCENTIVE MATCHES AND 2,500 FOOD BOXES. LOCAL MATTERS ALSO STARTED A DELIVERY PROGRAM IN 2022.
FOOD EDUCATION: LOCAL MATTERS' FOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF THE ORGANIZATION, SERVING CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL TO ADULTS WITH DIET RELATED DISEASES AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. OUR FOOD MATTERS PROGRAMMING SERVES YOUTH POPULATIONS AND FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND CONFIDENCE AROUND NEW FOODS. OUR ADULT- AND FAMILY-ORIENTED PROGRAMS GIVE PARTICIPANTS THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS TO SHOP FOR AND PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS ON A BUDGET. ADDITIONALLY, LOCAL MATTERS PROVIDED GARDEN AND FOOD EDUCATION IN 16 COMMUNITY GARDENS THROUGH THE COLUMBUS RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT ADN ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IN 2022, LOCAL MATTERS PROVIDED FOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT MORE THAN 670 CLASSES, EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS WITH 7,000 PARTICIPANTS.
ADVOCACY: LOCAL MATTERS RECOGNIZES THAT OUR WORK IS MOST IMPACTFUL WHEN WE LAYER FOOD EDUCATION WITH ACCESS SERVICES. THIS MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH ENSURES THAT PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND WHAT HEALTHFUL FOOD IS AND HOW TO PREPARE IT, AS WELL AS HAVE ACCESS TO CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE FRESH FOOD. OUR ADVOCACY WORK CENTERS AROUND A LONG-TERM VISION OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM AND A COMMUNITY FREE OF FOOD-RELATED CHRONIC DISEASE. 2022 WAS THE SECOND YEAR FOR OUR COMMUNITY ADVOCATES GROUP, COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERESTED IN ADVANCING CONVERSATIONS AROUND FOOD ACCESS AND EQUITY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, HOW COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IMPACTS BOTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katie Burgess Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matthew Milcetich Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cindy Mills Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathy Ostrowski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Ann Abrams Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaclyn Bennett Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $58,713 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $573,407 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $721,749 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,353,869 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $270,676 |
| Investment income | $7,548 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$27,447 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,605,922 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,388 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,919 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $770,091 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,945 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,772 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,740 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $57,342 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,720 |
| Office expenses | $13,315 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $65,622 |
| Travel | $7,977 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,855 |
| Interest | $216 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,887 |
| Insurance | $5,882 |
| All other expenses | $6,754 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,424,422 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,561 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $497,277 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $320,371 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,215 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $148,625 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $682,723 |
| Total assets | $1,824,772 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,758 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $52,525 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $6,272 |
| Other liabilities | $732,150 |
| Total liabilities | $837,705 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $857,067 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $130,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,824,772 |