Spoon Foundation
- Assets
- $632.8k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- 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 09/2023, Spoon Foundation employed 12 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 09/2023, Spoon Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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
2023
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 NOURISH CHILDREN WHO ARE HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO MALNUTRITION BY EMPOWERING THEIR CAREGIVERS: COMPLETED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR OUR PROGRAM IN LESOTHO WITH PARTNERS UNICEF, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, AND LESOTHO NATIONAL FEDERATION OF ORGANIZATIONS OF THE DISABLED; IN UGANDA WITH PARTNER ASSOCIATION OF RELIGIOUS IN UGANDA; IN VIETNAM WITH PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICE AND ONE SKY; IN ZAMBIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACCESS TO HEALTH ZAMBIA; AND, IN CROATIA WITH PERKINS INTERNATIONAL.
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.
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). IN 2023 WE RECEIVED CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED FUNDING IN ORDER TO CREATE AN ONLINE VERSION OF OUR TRAINING OF TRAINERS AND SCALE THROUGHOUT OREGON.
SPOON'S UTILIZES A SUITE OF TOOLS, INCLUDING OUR APP "COUNT ME IN," OUR DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES, AND OUR IN-PERSON 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 2023, SPOON DEPLOYED OUR TOOLS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SITES IN ZAMBIA, UGANDA, TANZANIA, LESOTHO, AND CROATIA. WE ADDED A NEW FEATURE TO HELP PARTNERS IDENTIFY DISABILITES AND STARTED BUILDING OUT VERSION TWO OF THE APP IN 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mishelle Rudzinski Co-Founder, Trustee, & Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $105,269 |
Cindy Kaplan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ana Rau Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Ordway Chair Emeritus | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Shank Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leela Black Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $201,236 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,274 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,048,511 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,965 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,254,021 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $141,868 |
| Investment income | $143 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$59,490 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,336,542 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,230 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $156,817 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,258 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,005 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $758,425 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,210 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,338 |
| Payroll taxes | $71,014 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,927 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $27,100 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $86,305 |
| Advertising and promotion | $365 |
| Office expenses | $19,930 |
| Information technology | $12,803 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,635 |
| Travel | $65,581 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,167 |
| Interest | $16,410 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,073 |
| Insurance | $7,595 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,545,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $83,607 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $294,186 |
| 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 | $33,623 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $199,437 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,130 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $20,795 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $632,792 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,129 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $31,818 |
| 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 | $188,239 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $272,186 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $41,388 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $319,218 |
| 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 | $632,792 |