Syv Fruit & Vegetable Rescue, operating under the name Veggie Rescue, is located in Santa Ynez, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Veggie Rescue employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veggie Rescue 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 12/2023, Veggie Rescue generated $373.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $411.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.6% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF VEGGIE RESCUE IS TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITION AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HEALTHY, LOCAL PRODUCE AND HIGH-QUALITY PREPARED FOOD & TO WORK WITH FARMERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, WE RESCUED 680,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD FROM 65 DONORS THROUGHOUT SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. THIS FOOD IS DELIVERED DAILY TO A WIDE RANGE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FEEDING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS; 54% OF THE RESCUED FOOD WENT TO LOW INCOME RECIPIENTS, 24% WENT TO SENIORS, 14% WENT TO HOMELESS PERSONS AND 7% TO YOUTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Judy Taggart Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $43,365 |
Harold Litwiler Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Chuy Vidales Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lonnie Smith Jr Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Coryat Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Costa Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,493 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $365,180 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $372,673 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $322 |
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 | $372,995 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $249,578 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,301 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $400 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,668 |
Office expenses | $237 |
Information technology | $1,689 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,041 |
Travel | $75 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $182 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,582 |
Insurance | $14,546 |
All other expenses | $4,012 |
Total functional expenses | $411,416 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,962 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $3,441 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $94,344 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $332,747 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,244 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,244 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $303,803 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,700 |
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 | $332,747 |