Food & Water Action Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food & Water Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Food & Water Action Fund generated $444.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $534.1k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY - FWA WORKS TO ADVOCATE FOR COMMON SENSE POLICIES THAT RESULT IN HEALTHY, SAFE FOOD AND ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE WATER AND A LIVEABLE CLIMATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Wenonah Hauter Executive Director & Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mary Ricci Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adolph Reed Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Merrilees Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Rwt Production Llc Direct Mail Services | 12/30/22 | $237,846 |
The Movement Cooperative Database Support Services | 12/30/22 | $101,438 |
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 | $438,158 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $438,158 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11 |
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 | $444,597 |
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. | $12,625 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $158,045 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,583 |
Other employee benefits | $20,113 |
Payroll taxes | $14,382 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,979 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,221 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,366 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,408 |
Office expenses | $121,280 |
Information technology | $51,013 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,209 |
Travel | $3,345 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $120 |
All other expenses | $1,775 |
Total functional expenses | $534,055 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,201,566 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,000 |
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 | $115,916 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $603 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $230 |
Total assets | $1,322,315 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,746 |
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 | $773,270 |
Total liabilities | $814,016 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $458,299 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
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 | $1,322,315 |
Over the last fiscal year, Food & Water Action Fund has awarded $231,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
COLORADO RISING PURPOSE: WORK AGAINST FRACKING AND CO RISING BALLOT EFFORT | $190,000 |
GREEN ADVOCACY PROJECT PURPOSE: ORGANIZE PENNSYLVANIA DBA ONE PA | $21,000 |
CONSUMER ADVOCATES AGAINST THE WATER BOND PURPOSE: ADVOCATE AGAINST THE WATER BOND | $10,000 |
COALITION TO PROTECT SLO COUNTY PURPOSE: COALITION TO PROTECT SLO COUNTY | $10,000 |