Wholesome Wave Inc
- Assets
- $909.5k
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Bridgeport, CT
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-0352899
Organization Overview
Wholesome Wave Inc is located in Bridgeport, CT. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wholesome Wave Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wholesome Wave Inc 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, Wholesome Wave Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.3%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Wholesome Wave Inc has awarded 156 individual grants totaling $5,046,293. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WHOLESOME WAVE, INC. INSPIRES UNDERSERVED CONSUMERS TO MAKE HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES BY INCREASING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WHOLESOME WAVE PROGRAMS ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN COMMUNITIES THAT ARE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY NUTRITION INSECURITY AND DIET-RELATED DISEASES. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS THAT INCREASE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, CULTURALLY RELEVANT FRESH FOODS. OUR EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH IS BASED ON A WELL-DESIGNED, ROBUST PROGRAM LOGIC MODEL THAT HAS BEEN TESTED AND VERIFIED IN NUMEROUS POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NATION. OUR MODEL POSITS THAT PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR ACCESS TO CULTURALLY RELEVANT FRUIT AND VEGETABLES COUPLED WITH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE NUTRITION EDUCATION LEADS TO INCREASED KNOWLEDGE; SELF-EFFICACY; CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES; AND FOOD SECURITY.
WHOLESOME WAVE MANAGES THE NATIONAL PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION COLLABORATIVE, A PROGRAM WHICH WORKS TO CURB THE INEQUITABLE AND NATIONAL BURDEN OF DIET-RELATED DISEASES BY INTEGRATING PRODUCE PRESCRIPTIONS AS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASE INTO STANDARD CLINICAL PRACTICE THROUGH ENGAGEMENT WITH POLICY AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL.WHOLESOME WAVE CONDUCTS OBJECTIVE POLICY ANALYSIS THROUGH END-USER DIRECTED RESEARCH ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO PRODUCE CONSUMPTION FOR SHOPPERS WITH LOW INCOMES; AND WORKS TO SHARE THOSE ANALYSES WITH POLICYMAKERS AND ADVOCATES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL.
ONEKITCHEN IS A WHOLESOME WAVE INITIATIVE BUILT TO ENSURE EVERY CHEF IN AMERICA HAS ACCESS TO THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD SYSTEMS ISSUES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FROM SOCIAL TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AREAS RELATED TO FOOD, WE SUPPORT CHEFS IN FACILITATING NATIONAL SYSTEMS CHANGE AT THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVEL. ONEKITCHEN ORGANIZES, EDUCATES, AND MOBILIZES CHEFS AS EFFECTIVE FOOD SYSTEM CHANGEMAKERS IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY CALL HOME. ONEKITCHEN ACHIEVES THIS BY PROVIDING CHEF MEMBERS WITH VARIOUS TOOLS, TRAININGS, CONNECTIONS, AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR NATIONAL ONEKITCHEN NETWORK. CHEFS ARE THEN ACTIVATED IN GATHERING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STAKEHOLDERS AROUND ONE TABLE WITH ONE VISION: TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD THROUGH FOOD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michel Nischan Co-Founder And Executive Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $164,904 |
Ed Kelly Marcom Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen O'connor Finance Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Perkins Fed Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $84,122 |
Johanna Deans Martell Governance Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dipa Shah Patel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Daisa Enterprises Program Consulting | 12/30/23 | $155,833 |
Nvg Llc Program Consulting | 12/30/23 | $121,750 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $258,710 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,910,681 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,743 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,181,391 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $44,636 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $61,639 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,347,863 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $242,706 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,725 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $319,623 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,924 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $368,170 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $60,206 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,532 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,750 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,661 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $69,700 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,318 |
| Travel | $70,317 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,319 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,978,160 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $685,758 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $48,979 |
| 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 | $15,205 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $159,552 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $909,494 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $247,451 |
| 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 | $159,552 |
| Total liabilities | $407,003 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $215,318 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $287,173 |
| 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 | $909,494 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wholesome Wave Inc has awarded $226,956 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HISPANIC HEALTH COUNCIL PURPOSE: GUSNIP SUBGRANT FOR COMMUNITY PARTNER | $59,456 |
BUFFALO GO GREEN INC PURPOSE: BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $40,000 |
HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $40,000 |
INDIGEHUB PURPOSE: CAPACITY GRANT | $7,500 |
LA SEMILLA FOOD CENTER PURPOSE: BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $40,000 |
THE CORBIN HILL FOOD PROJECT INC PURPOSE: BIPOC-FED PRODUCE RX COHORT EXPANSION | $40,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Genesee Valley Conservancy Inc Geneseo, NY | $7,558,604 | $7,070,027 |
Urban Green Council New York, NY | $1,251,993 | $2,701,141 |
Wholesome Wave Inc Bridgeport, CT | $909,494 | $2,347,863 |
New York Water Environment Association Inc Syracuse, NY | $2,494,072 | $1,036,674 |
Edward Street Day Care Center Inc Worcester, MA | $2,623,767 | $755,268 |
Compact Of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Inc Barnstable, MA | $1,427,494 | $619,294 |
Community Science Institute Inc Ithaca, NY | $167,118 | $462,816 |
Onondaga Environmental Institute Inc Syracuse, NY | $211,944 | $401,513 |
Paul F Brandwein Institute Inc Port Jervis, NY | $611,228 | $160,819 |
Closed Loop Foundation New York, NY | $306,324 | $0 |
Understory Project Inc New York, NY | $205,412 | $280,000 |
Pathway To Paris Inc Albany, NY | $901 | $0 |
Mid-New York Environmental And Sustainabilty Promotion Committee New Paltz, NY | $3,597 | $0 |
Climate Asia Inc Chestnut Hill, MA | $191,849 | $210,401 |
Massachusetts Environmental Research Alliance Inc Wayland, MA | $1,358 | $0 |
Foundation For Clean Water Inc Irvington, NY | $2,121 | $3,418 |