World Central Kitchen Incorporated
- Assets
- $204.5m
- Revenue
- $548.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 94
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-3521132
Organization Overview
World Central Kitchen Incorporated is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, World Central Kitchen Incorporated employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Central Kitchen Incorporated 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, World Central Kitchen Incorporated generated $548.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $464.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 126.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2017, World Central Kitchen Incorporated has awarded 218 individual grants totaling $6,212,488. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WCK IS FIRST TO THE FRONTLINES, PROVIDING MEALS IN RESPONSE TO HUMANITARIAN, (CONTINUED ON SCH O) CLIMATE, AND COMMUNITY CRISES, AND BUILDING RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS WITH LOCALLY LED SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
2022 RELIEF ACCOMPLISHMENTSIN 2022 WCK SERVED MILLIONS OF FRESH MEALS TO PEOPLE IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS AND HUMANITARIAN CRISES AROUND THE WORLD IN MORE THAN 30 COUNTRIES INCLUDING UKRAINE, POLAND, ROMANIA, MOLDOVA, THE PHILIPPINES, TONGA, VENEZUELA, AND THE UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALLY, WCK TRAINED CHEFS AND SCHOOL COOKS; ADVANCED CLEAN COOKING PRACTICES; AND AWARDED GRANTS TO FARMS, FISHERIES, AND SMALL FOOD BUSINESSES WHILE ALSO PROVIDING TRAINING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS IN THE CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.BY PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND AND ACTIVATING A NETWORK OF FOOD TRUCKS, RESTAURANTS AND/OR EMERGENCY KITCHENS, AND WITH THE HELP OF THOUSANDS OF LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND VOLUNTEERS, WCK'S RELIEF TEAM SERVED NEARLY 200 MILLION OF FRESHLY PREPARED MEALS IN 2022.GOOD FOOD PROVIDES NOT ONLY NOURISHMENT, BUT ALSO COMFORT AND HOPE, ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF CRISIS.
2022 RELIEF ACCOMPLISHMENTSIN 2022 WCK SERVED MILLIONS OF FRESH MEALS TO PEOPLE IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS AND HUMANITARIAN CRISES AROUND THE WORLD IN MORE THAN 30 COUNTRIES INCLUDING UKRAINE, POLAND, ROMANIA, MOLDOVA, THE PHILIPPINES, TONGA, VENEZUELA, AND THE UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALLY, WCK TRAINED CHEFS AND SCHOOL COOKS; ADVANCED CLEAN COOKING PRACTICES; AND AWARDED GRANTS TO FARMS, FISHERIES, AND SMALL FOOD BUSINESSES WHILE ALSO PROVIDING TRAINING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS IN THE CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.BY PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND AND ACTIVATING A NETWORK OF FOOD TRUCKS, RESTAURANTS AND/OR EMERGENCY KITCHENS, AND WITH THE HELP OF THOUSANDS OF LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND VOLUNTEERS, WCK'S RELIEF TEAM SERVED NEARLY 200 MILLION OF FRESHLY PREPARED MEALS IN 2022.GOOD FOOD PROVIDES NOT ONLY NOURISHMENT, BUT ALSO COMFORT AND HOPE, ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF CRISIS.
2022 RESILIENCE ACCOMPLISHMENTSWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN'S LONG-TERM PROGRAMS AIMED TO IMPROVE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, STRENGTHEN FOOD ECONOMIES, PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND INCREASE FAIR AND JUST FOOD ACCESS.WCK'S CLEAN COOKING PROGRAM ENCOURAGED AND EASED THE WAY FOR THE ADOPTION OF CLEAN COOKING PRACTICES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WHERE CLOSE TO 4 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE DIE EACH YEAR FROM COMPLICATIONS DUE TO COOKING WITH CHARCOAL AND WOOD.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.A CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED HAITIAN YOUTH WITH THE CULINARY SKILLS NECESSARY TO EARN EMPLOYMENT IN HAITI'S HOSPITALITY SECTOR.WCK'S FOOD PRODUCER NETWORK SUPPORTED FARMERS, FISHERS, AND FOOD RELATED SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICAN WITH GRANTS, CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS, AND VOLUNTEER MATCHING OPPORTUNITIES.THE CHEF RELIEF TRAINING PROGRAM WAS AN INTENSIVE COURSE FOR CULINARY STUDENTS, CHEFS, AND CHEF INSTRUCTORS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS WITH THE CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO INITIATE AND LEAD COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSES TO LOCAL DISASTERS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WCK IS ON THE GROUND TO ACTIVATE OR NOT.
2022 RESILIENCE ACCOMPLISHMENTSWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN'S LONG-TERM PROGRAMS AIMED TO IMPROVE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, STRENGTHEN FOOD ECONOMIES, PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND INCREASE FAIR AND JUST FOOD ACCESS.WCK'S CLEAN COOKING PROGRAM ENCOURAGED AND EASED THE WAY FOR THE ADOPTION OF CLEAN COOKING PRACTICES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WHERE CLOSE TO 4 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE DIE EACH YEAR FROM COMPLICATIONS DUE TO COOKING WITH CHARCOAL AND WOOD.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.A CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED HAITIAN YOUTH WITH THE CULINARY SKILLS NECESSARY TO EARN EMPLOYMENT IN HAITI'S HOSPITALITY SECTOR.WCK'S FOOD PRODUCER NETWORK SUPPORTED FARMERS, FISHERS, AND FOOD RELATED SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICAN WITH GRANTS, CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS, AND VOLUNTEER MATCHING OPPORTUNITIES.THE CHEF RELIEF TRAINING PROGRAM WAS AN INTENSIVE COURSE FOR CULINARY STUDENTS, CHEFS, AND CHEF INSTRUCTORS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS WITH THE CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO INITIATE AND LEAD COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSES TO LOCAL DISASTERS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WCK IS ON THE GROUND TO ACTIVATE OR NOT.
POLICY DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS WCK RELIEF WORK IN REAL TIME WITH ON-THE-GROUND AND REMOTE GOVERNMENT COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATIONS WHILE ALSO TAKING EMERGENCY RESPONSE LEARNINGS AND FORMULATING POLICY CONCEPTS FOR LARGER EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS CHANGE.
POLICY DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS WCK RELIEF WORK IN REAL TIME WITH ON-THE-GROUND AND REMOTE GOVERNMENT COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATIONS WHILE ALSO TAKING EMERGENCY RESPONSE LEARNINGS AND FORMULATING POLICY CONCEPTS FOR LARGER EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS CHANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Wilder Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Francisco Javier Garcia Toscano Secretary & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jose Ramon Andres Puerta Founder/chief Feeding Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Allen Member (thru 06/2022) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lizette Corro Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Cowan Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sterling Foundation Management Consultant | 12/30/22 | $259,925 |
What Took You So Long Communications Consultant | 12/30/22 | $212,577 |
Skdknickerbocker Llc Communications Consultant | 12/30/22 | $182,000 |
Fearless Creative Llc Communications Consultant | 12/30/22 | $150,000 |
Grant Thorton Llp Accounting Consultant | 12/30/22 | $122,096 |
Sterling Foundation Management Consultant | 12/30/22 | $259,925 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $469,256 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $547,006,245 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,379,234 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $547,475,501 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $179,542 |
| Investment income | $379,189 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$68,691 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $547,978,340 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,546,037 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $222,930 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $42,087,490 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,401,327 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,050,994 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,692,996 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $232,127 |
| Other employee benefits | $930,369 |
| Payroll taxes | $685,511 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $309,209 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $121,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,512,410 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,762,122 |
| Office expenses | $7,726,689 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,854,347 |
| Travel | $3,534,055 |
| 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 | $381,244 |
| Insurance | $223,079 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $464,123,170 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,425,854 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $146,747,700 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $32,934,847 |
| 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 | $2,481,359 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,589,060 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,954,218 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,377,905 |
| Total assets | $204,510,943 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,180,219 |
| 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 | $4,602,713 |
| Total liabilities | $9,782,932 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,256,065 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,471,946 |
| 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 | $204,510,943 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, World Central Kitchen Incorporated has awarded $2,213,390 in support to 50 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AGROEMPRESAS ATABEY INC PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF | $6,000 |
AGROEMPRESAS LAS DELICIAS PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF | $17,500 |
BOKITAS FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF | $100,000 |
COSSAO PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF | $10,000 |
DI AMALFI PR LLC PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF | $19,890 |
FINCA BRUTAL PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF | $19,520 |