Rio Grande Food Project is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rio Grande Food Project employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rio Grande Food Project 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 12/2021, Rio Grande Food Project generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND CULTIVATE LONG-TERM FOOD SECURITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RIO GRANDE FOOD PROJECT IS A PANTRY, URBAN GARDEN, AND COMMUNITY HUB ADDRESSING OUR COMMUNITY'S VERY SERIOUS HUNGER PROBLEM: - LOCATED ON COORS SOUTH OF I-40 IN A FOOD DESERT AND FOUNDED IN 1989 BY RIO GRANDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, RGFP IS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION SERVING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM ACROSS ALBUQUERQUE AND MOSTLY RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTHWEST MESA AND SOUTH VALLEY NEIGHBORHOODS. - PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, RGFP WAS A YEAR-ROUND INDOOR FOOD PANTRY. TODAY, ABOUT 775 PEOPLE ARE SERVED WEEKLY VIA BOTH OUTDOOR DRIVE-THRU AND WALK-IN FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS. RGFP ALSO SHARES FOOD WITH PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISTRIBUTE DIRECTLY TO HIGH-RISK, HARDER-TO-REACH POPULATIONS. - RGFP IS HOME TO AN URBAN PRODUCE GARDEN, MINI ORCHARD, AND A 5,000- GALLON RAIN CATCHMENT SYSTEM WHERE NUTRIENT-DENSE PRODUCE LIKE KALE, TOMATOES, PEPPERS, PEACHES, STRAWBERRIES, POTATOES, ONIONS AND ASPARAGUS ARE ABUNDANT. - RGFP IS MORE THAN FOOD. IT IS A COMMUNITY HUB WHERE PEOPLE CONNECT WITH SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND RESOURCES AND GET HELP ENROLLING IN IMPORTANT FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE HOUSEHOLD CIRCUMSTANCES AND PREVENT HUNGER. THIS CONTINUUM OF CARE INCLUDES JOB SEARCH AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, IT CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COST SAVINGS AS WELL AS UTILITY AND WATER BILL ASSISTANCE, IT PARTNERS TO SHARE NUTRITION AND COOKING EDUCATION, IT PROVIDES EMERGENCY CELL PHONES AND INTERNET ACCESS, AND DISTRIBUTES FREE BOOKS TO KIDS OF ALL AGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ariel Herring Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $68,231 |
Justin Ford Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Valerie Martinez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Reardon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Liza Hayden Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Lewis President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $21,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $75,645 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $27,185 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,311,346 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $800,085 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,435,176 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $169,154 |
Investment income | $58 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,604,388 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
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. | $68,231 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,412 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $243,860 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $23,622 |
Payroll taxes | $24,564 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $22,510 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,470 |
Office expenses | $19,452 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $335 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,450 |
Insurance | $7,650 |
All other expenses | $51,263 |
Total functional expenses | $1,445,969 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $706,934 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $95,039 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,265 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $847,238 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,721 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $32,536 |
Total liabilities | $55,257 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $701,721 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $90,260 |
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 | $847,238 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Rio Grande Food Project has recieved totaling $242,601.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $95,898 |
Albuquerque Community Foundation Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: DONOR-ADVISED | $50,307 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL | | $50,000 |
Us Eagle Foundation Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: PROG. ASSISTANCE | $20,200 |
Carl C Anderson Sr And Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: END OF YEAR AWARD/TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FOR HUNGER RELIEF | $13,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,920 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Child Food Program Of Texas Inc Katy, TX | $2,267,429 | $15,674,535 |
Flagstaff Family Food Center Flagstaff, AZ | $4,578,201 | $12,934,746 |
Daily Bread Ministries San Antonio, TX | $4,937,489 | $11,900,194 |
Wedontwaste Inc Denver, CO | $3,997,096 | $12,273,499 |
Hill Country Daily Bread Boerne, TX | $10,371,111 | $8,829,768 |
Conscious Alliance Broomfield, CO | $3,472,577 | $8,072,090 |
Food And Nutrition Solutions Lufkin, TX | $1,029,014 | $7,178,207 |
Anita Moreau Food Program Specialist New Caney, TX | $4,469 | $5,866,512 |
Nar Incorporated Edinburg, TX | $648,634 | $6,048,802 |
Hirani Platinum Corporation Sugar Land, TX | $1,065,484 | $5,861,042 |
Womens Foodservice Forum Dallas, TX | $6,585,454 | $5,015,732 |
Hunger Free Colorado Denver, CO | $3,313,902 | $4,858,628 |