Food Gatherers
- Assets
- $17.2m
- Revenue
- $19.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 55
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 09/1989
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 38-2853858
Organization Overview
Food Gatherers is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Food Gatherers employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Gatherers 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 06/2023, Food Gatherers generated $19.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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 2015, Food Gatherers has awarded 291 individual grants totaling $37,245,217. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS LOCAL FEEDING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT WASHTENAW COUNTY THROUGH THE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY OF SURPLUS PERISHABLE FOOD FROM LOCAL SOURCES AND FROM THE ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD THROUGH A NATIONAL FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DIRECT DONATIONS OF FOOD, ADMINISTERS SOME GOVERNMENT FOOD PROGRAMS (TEFAP/USDA/SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM) AND PURCHASES FOOD FROM WHOLESALERS. FOOD IS SORTED, PACKED AND DELIVERED TO MORE THAN 100 OTHER NONPROFIT AGENCIES SUCH AS HOMELESS SHELTERS, FOOD PANTRIES, LOW INCOME HOUSING AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WHO THEN DISTRIBUTE THE FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGHOUT WASHTENAW COUNTY. IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 7.8 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED, MORE THAN 60% OF WHICH WAS PRODUCE AND PROTEIN ITEMS. ADDITIONALLY, 83,125 IN CASH GRANTS AND 1,042,901 IN THE FORM OF CREDITS FOR FOOD PURCHASING WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PARTNER AGENCIES.
FOOD GATHERERS OPERATES A COMMUNITY KITCHEN, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE ROBERT J. DELONIS CENTER, HOME OF THE SHELTER ASSOCIATION OF WASHTENAW COUNTY. VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORM RESCUED AND BULK FOOD INTO USEFUL FOOD RESOURCES AND PREPARE AND SERVE APPROXIMATELY 12 MEALS PER WEEK TO THOSE IN NEED.
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM - THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) WAS CREATED TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN IN LOWER-INCOME AREAS COULD CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS DURING LONG SCHOOL VACATIONS WHEN THEY DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH OR SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS. THE SFSP IS A PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE MEALS AT ELIGIBLE SITES. FOOD GATHERERS IS THE LARGEST SPONSOR OF THE SFSP FOR CHILDREN IN WASHTENAW COUNTY. FREE MEALS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER OR PERSONS UP TO AGE 26 WHO ARE ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY DISABLED THAT IS RECOGNIZED BY A STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL AGENCY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eileen Spring President An | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $154,014 |
Carla O'connor Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Tressler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Leung Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Rhoades Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Carollo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $144,184 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $519,956 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,208,365 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,860,819 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,313,835 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,733,324 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $447,112 |
| Investment income | $164,140 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,887 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,317,724 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,351,749 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,317,894 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,789 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,273 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,963,185 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $147,175 |
| Other employee benefits | $209,714 |
| Payroll taxes | $168,068 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,125 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,446 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,807 |
| Office expenses | $165,741 |
| Information technology | $58,159 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $241,397 |
| Travel | $17,616 |
| 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 | $180,094 |
| Insurance | $61,989 |
| All other expenses | $41,099 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,571,954 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $342 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,026,986 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,659 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $58,126 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $994,734 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $67,549 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,800,032 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,941,876 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $337,415 |
| Total assets | $17,235,719 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $255,764 |
| 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 | $337,415 |
| Total liabilities | $593,179 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,590,122 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,418 |
| 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 | $17,235,719 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Food Gatherers has awarded $11,270,442 in support to 89 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACTIVE FAITH PURPOSE: FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT | $167,246 |
AID IN MILAN PURPOSE: FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT | $236,559 |
BAKER COMMONS PURPOSE: FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE | $18,569 |
BETHESDA CHURCH PURPOSE: FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE | $62,221 |
AE CITY OF HOPEJESUS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY NETWOR PURPOSE: FOOD PURCHASE CREDIT | $51,755 |
AVALON HOUSING PURPOSE: FOOD CREDIT PURCHASE | $337,851 |