Food & Water Action Fund
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 32-0160436
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Food & Water Action Fund generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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
2021
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 - THE FUND WORKS TO ADVOCATE FOR COMMON SENSE POLICIES THAT RESULT IN HEALTHY, SAFE FOOD AND ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE WATER AND A LIVEABLE CLIMATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Ricci Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wenonah Hauter Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Craig Merrilees Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adolph Reed Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Integrated Direct Marketing Llc Consulting | 12/30/17 | $303,159 |
Rha Marketing Llc Consulting | 12/30/17 | $150,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $125,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,204,127 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,329,127 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $98,482 |
| 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 | $2,427,609 |
| 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. | $23,189 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,159 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $404,808 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $54,699 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,651 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,865 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $63,426 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $53,954 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,612 |
| Office expenses | $270,148 |
| Information technology | $246,672 |
| Royalties | $8,061 |
| Occupancy | $93,558 |
| Travel | $37 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,343 |
| All other expenses | $31,057 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,471,181 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,010,262 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $595,417 |
| 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 | $76,311 |
| 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 | $1,681,990 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $293,018 |
| 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 | $785,785 |
| Total liabilities | $1,078,803 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$621,813 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,225,000 |
| 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 | $1,681,990 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Food & Water Action Fund has awarded $231,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: WORK AGAINST FRACKING AND CO RISING BALLOT EFFORT | $190,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: ORGANIZE PENNSYLVANIA DBA ONE PA | $21,000 |
COALITION TO PROTECT SLO COUNTY PURPOSE: COALITION TO PROTECT SLO COUNTY | $10,000 |
CONSUMER ADVOCATES AGAINST THE WATER BOND PURPOSE: ADVOCATE AGAINST THE WATER BOND | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Food & Water Action Fund has recieved totaling $605,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Green Advocacy Project Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE VOTERS AND OTHERS ON BENEFITS OF A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY | $200,000 |
Green Advocacy Project Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE VOTERS AND OTHERS ON BENEFITS OF A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY | $200,000 |
Food & Water Watch Washington, DC PURPOSE: GRASSROOTS LOBBYING | $125,000 |
Green Advocacy Project Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO HELP ELECT CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT A TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY | $40,000 |
Green Advocacy Project Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO HELP ELECT CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT A TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY | $40,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $54,167 |
| Net Contributions | $155,000 |
| Other Expense | $209,167 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Rivers Inc Washington, DC | $18,554,152 | $18,619,634 |
Friends Of The Earth Washington, DC | $20,564,568 | $17,624,249 |
American Council For An Energy Efficient Economy Washington, DC | $16,572,613 | $13,111,647 |
Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay Inc Annapolis, MD | $4,103,487 | $10,354,078 |
Clean Future Action Fund Washington, DC | $4,072,581 | $11,501,444 |
Environmental Integrity Project Washington, DC | $4,830,575 | $6,222,840 |
Alaska Wilderness League Washington, DC | $4,358,317 | $4,730,276 |
Council Of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards Inc Reston, VA | $4,896,864 | $4,194,234 |
Earthshare Washington, DC | $5,120,617 | $4,146,859 |
American Energy Action Washington, DC | $3,221,218 | $5,038,400 |
Alliance To Save Energy Washington, DC | $1,165,957 | $3,228,003 |
Green Seal Inc Washington, DC | $1,636,967 | $3,052,665 |