Food Works is located in Carbondale, IL. The organization was established in 2009. 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 12/2022, Food Works employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Works 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 12/2022, Food Works generated $423.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 70.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $292.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 59.1% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOOD WORKS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FOOD ECONOMY IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS.THROUGH FARMER TRAINING AND CONSUMER EDUCATION, FOOD WORKS PROMOTES LONG-TERM FARMING NETWORKS THAT CREATE HEALTHY SOILS, HEALTHY FOOD, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE 23 COUNTIES THAT MAKE UP SOUTHERN ILLINOIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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1. OPERATED THE CARBONDALE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET (WINTER SEASON MARKET)PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 VENDORS AND 4600 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
2.ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS AND DOUBLE VALUE ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO BUY FROM FARMERS MARKETS. PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FARMERS MARKETS TO BE ABLE TO ACCEPT SNAP, INCLUDING HEALTHY EATING INCENTIVES. OPERATED THE PROGRAM AT 8 FARMERS MARKETS, SERVING 12,534 CUSTOMERS AND 1,273 VENDORS.
3. SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE FARMERS THROUGH THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FARMING ALLIANCE. HELD WORKSHOPS, FIELD DAYS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS (FARM CRAWL) ON SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND SMALL BUSINESS PRACTICES. SERVED APPROPRIATELY 175 PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Libby Ervin Farming Alliance And Market Coordinator | Officer | 12 | $28,432 |
Jennifer Paulson Executive Director | 20 | $24,900 | |
Marjorie Sawicki Program Director Farm Beginnings | Officer | 3 | $6,996 |
Karen Jensen-Britton Farmers Market Assistant | Officer | 7 | $6,822 |
Sarah N Koth Market Director | Officer | 4 | $2,119 |
Kyle J Mcadams Office Assistant Extra Help | Officer | 1 | $360 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $945 |
Fundraising events | $2,964 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $396,489 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,036 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $423,434 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $423,434 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $42,873 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,776 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,978 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $905 |
Fees for services: Legal | $53 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,127 |
Office expenses | $6,352 |
Information technology | $3,764 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,235 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58,717 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,485 |
All other expenses | $101,500 |
Total functional expenses | $292,802 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,632 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $130,632 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $130,632 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $130,632 |