Spoon Foundation
- Assets
- $833.7k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 26-0712302
Organization Overview
Spoon Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Spoon Foundation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spoon Foundation 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 09/2021, Spoon Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.4% per year over the past 6 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
SPOON'S MISSION IS TO NOURISH CHILDREN WHO ARE HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO MALNUTRITION BY EMPOWERING THEIR CAREGIVERS ACROSS THE GLOBE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITES IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION TO TRANSFORM FEEDING AND NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN LIVING OUTSIDE OF PERMANENT FAMILY CARE: COMPLETED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR OUR PROGRAM IN ZAMBIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSION BOARD; COMPLETED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR OUR PROGRAM IN UGANDA WITH PARTNER ASSOCIATION OF RELIGIOUS IN UGANDA; COMPLETED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR OUR PROGRAM IN VIETNAM WITH PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICE AND THE MINISTRY OF LABOR INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS; COMPLETED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR OUR PROGRAM IN HAITI WITH PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICE AND THE EMBASSY OF FRANCE; COMPLETED ACTIVITIES FOR OUR PROGRAM IN TANZANIA WITH PARTNER THE SMALL THINGS; AND, COMPLETED ACTIVITIES FOR OUR PROGRAM IN BELARUS WITH PARTNER UNICEF BELARUS.
OREGON FOSTER CARE: SPOON LAUNCHED THE NOURISHING OREGON'S FOSTER CHILDREN PROJECT IN JANUARY 2015 IN COLLABORATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND UNIVERSITY OF OREGON TO OFFER A TAILORED NUTRITION AND FEEDING TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE FOSTER CARE COMMUNITY (FOSTER PARENTS, CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS, AND TRAINING SERVICE PROVIDERS). COMPLETED 2021 PROJECT OBJECTIVES INCLUDED 1) FINALIZED AN ONLINE TRAINING FOR MASTER TRAINERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY 2) ENGAGED WITH NEW PARTNERS TO ENABLE EXPANDED REACH 3) CONTINUED TO PLAN FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND SCALE
SPOON UTILIZES A SUITE OF TOOLS, INCLUDING OUR APP "COUNT ME IN," OUR DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES, AND OUR FEEDING AND NUTRITION CURRICULUM TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITION, FEEDING, AND HEALTH OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN. OUR TOOLS UNIQUELY ADDRESS MULTIPLE NUTRITION-RELATED RISK FACTORS AS WELL AS IMPROPER FEEDING TECHNIQUES FOR ALL CHILDREN, INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN OUTSIDE OF FAMILY CARE. IN 2021, SPOON DEPLOYED OUR TOOLS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SITES IN ZAMBIA, UGANDA, BELARUS, TANZANIA, AND HAITI.
WE ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN: ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. OUR ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES RANGED FROM GLOBAL TO COUNTRY LEVEL INITIATIVES, WITH THE GOAL TO ENSURE THAT VULNERABLE CHILDREN ARE INCLUDED IN POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THEIR MALNUTRITION. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PARTNER OUTREACH AND PLANNING TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY AND SCALE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mishelle Rudzinski Co-Founder, Trustee, & Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $95,652 |
Emily Brod Director Of Finance & Administration | Officer | 32 | $65,417 |
Audrey Heffron Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cindy Kaplan Co-Founder And Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martha Deevy Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Shank Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $171,872 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $183,408 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $991,771 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,456 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,347,051 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $64,380 |
| Investment income | $1,411 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $105 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$26,254 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,387,329 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $146,935 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $19,808 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $174,953 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,471 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $619,868 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,102 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,898 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,918 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,777 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $53,836 |
| Advertising and promotion | $448 |
| Office expenses | $51,139 |
| Information technology | $11,699 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,891 |
| Travel | $1,670 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,971 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,372 |
| Insurance | $7,550 |
| All other expenses | $254 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,314,104 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $310 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $194,583 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $241,500 |
| 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 | $11,259 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $268,938 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $91,017 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $26,066 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $833,673 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79,905 |
| 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 | $186,677 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $266,582 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $174,501 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $392,590 |
| 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 | $833,673 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Spoon Foundation has recieved totaling $459,365.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
M J Murdock Charitable Trust Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: NEW PROGRAM STAFF | $256,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $62,600 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, HUMAN SERVICES | $41,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,215 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund Bend, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT 2022 & DONATION | $18,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Society Of St Vincent De Paul Council Of Seattle-King County Seattle, WA | $21,469,117 | $18,470,665 |
Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA | $7,237,479 | $10,073,242 |
Coastal Harvest Hoquiam, WA | $1,540,554 | $11,746,858 |
Bi-Bett Walnut Creek, CA | $8,734,847 | $8,886,262 |
California Foundation For Independent Living Centers Sacramento, CA | $3,702,594 | $8,030,349 |
Atwork Bellevue, WA | $5,381,374 | $7,778,485 |
St Vincent De Paul Salvage Bureau Coeur Dalene, ID | $11,594,778 | $9,207,604 |
Community Access Network Non Profit Corporation Corona, CA | $7,199,298 | $6,228,219 |
Elder Care Alliance Alameda, CA | $36,709,405 | $4,507,097 |
Los Angeles Police Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $14,536,566 | $5,939,965 |
Our Little Helpers Inc Los Angeles, CA | $244,623 | $3,613,015 |
Arsolas Distribution Center And Community Services Oakland, CA | $0 | $4,046,289 |