Partners In Food Solutions
- Assets
- $6.6m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 08/2011
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 27-5097190
Organization Overview
Partners In Food Solutions is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2011. 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 05/2022, Partners In Food Solutions employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Partners In Food Solutions 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 05/2022, Partners In Food Solutions generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVE THE FOOD VALUE CHAIN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES BY MOBILIZING CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE WITH SMALL AND GROWING FOOD PROCESSORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PARTNERS IN FOOD SOLUTIONS (PFS), A CONSORTIUM OF LEADING GLOBAL FOOD COMPANIES GENERAL MILLS, CARGILL, ROYAL DSM, BUHLER, THE HERSHEY COMPANY, ARDENT MILLS, AND THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY WORKS TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA BY LINKING EMPLOYEES FROM OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS WITH SMALL-TO-MEDIUM SIZED FOOD COMPANIES IN AFRICA TO REMOTELY WORK TOGETHER ON SOLVING TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS FACING CLIENT COMPANIES. PFS HAS WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TECHNOSERVE AND THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) TO DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT OFFER TECHNICAL BUSINESS ADVISING, MARKET LINKAGES, AND CONNECTIONS TO OUTSIDE FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES. TECHNOSERVE OFFERS IN-DEPTH COUNTRY KNOWLEDGE THAT SUPPORTS SUCCESSFUL ON-THE-GROUND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. USAID HELPS SHAPE AND GUIDE PFS-PARTNERED PROGRAMS BY SHARING PRIORITIES, METHODOLOGIES AND RESOURCES THROUGH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FORMED IN 2010. IN ADDITION TO ITS WORK WITH TECHNOSERVE AND USAID, PFS EMPLOYS SKILLED AFRICAN FIELD STAFF WHO PARTNER WITH IMPACT INVESTORS AND OTHER LOCAL ECOSYSTEM ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRIES TO IDENTIFY AND ASSIST AFRICAN FOOD COMPANIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE HELPED STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF OVER 1,500 FOOD COMPANIES IN ETHIOPIA, KENYA, TANZANIA, UGANDA, RWANDA, MALAWI, ZAMBIA, GHANA, NIGERIA, AND COTE D'IVOIRE, IMPACTING OVER 1,300,000 LOCAL SMALLHOLDER FARMERS. CORPORATE PARTNERS HAVE PROVIDED ACCESS TO THEIR WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES AND EMPOWERED MORE THAN 1,400 OF THEIR SKILLED EMPLOYEES TO WORK ON MORE THAN 1,000 SERVICES WITH LOCAL AFRICAN FOOD COMPANIES, CONTRIBUTING MORE THAN 100,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS. VISIT WWW.PARTNERSINFOODSOLUTIONS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PARTNERS IN FOOD SOLUTIONS.
PARTNERS IN FOOD SOLUTIONS (PFS), A CONSORTIUM OF LEADING GLOBAL FOOD COMPANIES GENERAL MILLS, CARGILL, ROYAL DSM, BUHLER, THE HERSHEY COMPANY, ARDENT MILLS, AND THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY WORKS TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA BY LINKING EMPLOYEES FROM OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS WITH SMALL-TO-MEDIUM SIZED FOOD COMPANIES IN AFRICA TO REMOTELY WORK TOGETHER ON SOLVING TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS FACING CLIENT COMPANIES. PFS HAS WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TECHNOSERVE AND THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) TO DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT OFFER TECHNICAL BUSINESS ADVISING, MARKET LINKAGES, AND CONNECTIONS TO OUTSIDE FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES. TECHNOSERVE OFFERS IN-DEPTH COUNTRY KNOWLEDGE THAT SUPPORTS SUCCESSFUL ON-THE-GROUND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. USAID HELPS SHAPE AND GUIDE PFS-PARTNERED PROGRAMS BY SHARING PRIORITIES, METHODOLOGIES AND RESOURCES THROUGH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FORMED IN 2010. IN ADDITION TO ITS WORK WITH TECHNOSERVE AND USAID, PFS EMPLOYS SKILLED AFRICAN FIELD STAFF WHO PARTNER WITH IMPACT INVESTORS AND OTHER LOCAL ECOSYSTEM ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRIES TO IDENTIFY AND ASSIST AFRICAN FOOD COMPANIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE HELPED STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF OVER 1,500 FOOD COMPANIES IN ETHIOPIA, KENYA, TANZANIA, UGANDA, RWANDA, MALAWI, ZAMBIA, GHANA, NIGERIA, AND COTE D'IVOIRE, IMPACTING OVER 1,300,000 LOCAL SMALLHOLDER FARMERS. CORPORATE PARTNERS HAVE PROVIDED ACCESS TO THEIR WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES AND EMPOWERED MORE THAN 1,400 OF THEIR SKILLED EMPLOYEES TO WORK ON MORE THAN 1,000 SERVICES WITH LOCAL AFRICAN FOOD COMPANIES, CONTRIBUTING MORE THAN 100,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS. VISIT WWW.PARTNERSINFOODSOLUTIONS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PARTNERS IN FOOD SOLUTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Dykstra CEO | Officer | 40 | $294,150 |
James Bettcher Director Of Partnerships And Business Development | 40 | $115,273 | |
Nicole See Director Of Communications & It | 40 | $114,093 | |
Amanda Traaseth Director Of Operations | 40 | $104,420 | |
Dean Bachmeier CFO - Through October | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $18,975 |
Mark Schulze CFO - November And After | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $5,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,743,868 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,743,868 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | -$1,321 |
| 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 | $3,742,547 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $317,916 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,072 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $708,893 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $134,315 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,274 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,236 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $65,875 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $220,159 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,986 |
| Information technology | $114,149 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,030 |
| Travel | $74,689 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,530 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,754 |
| Insurance | $6,900 |
| All other expenses | $5,967 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,438,583 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,586,395 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,636,683 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,212 |
| 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 | $142,523 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,502 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $237,032 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,012 |
| Total assets | $6,630,359 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $282,922 |
| 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 | $125,000 |
| Total liabilities | $407,922 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,380,993 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,841,444 |
| 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 | $6,630,359 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Partners In Food Solutions has recieved totaling $323,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, AGRICULTURE, FISHING & FORESTRY | $295,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $13,000 |
The Mortenson Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PARTNERS IN FOOD SOLUTIONS WORKS TO INCREASE THE GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS OF FOOD COMPANIES IN AFRICA. IN DOING SO, WE IMPROVE ACCESS TO SAFE, NUTRITIOUS, AFFORDABLE FOOD AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACROSS FOOD VALUE CHAINS FROM SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO CONSUMERS. | $10,000 |
The Mortenson Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PARTNERS IN FOOD SOLUTIONS WORKS TO INCREASE THE GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS OF FOOD COMPANIES IN AFRICA. IN DOING SO, WE IMPROVE ACCESS TO SAFE, NUTRITIOUS, AFFORDABLE FOOD AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACROSS FOOD VALUE CHAINS FROM SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO CONSUMERS. | $5,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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