Food Literacy Center

Organization Overview

Food Literacy Center is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Food Literacy Center employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Literacy Center 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, Food Literacy Center generated $873.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES. WE TEACH CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COOKING, NUTRITION, GARDENING, AND ACTIVE PLAY TO IMPROVE OUR HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOR 42% OF SACRAMENTO ELEMENTARY CHILDREN WHO ARE FOOD AND NUTRITION INSECURE AND AT RISK FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASE, FOOD LITERACY CENTER IS THE ONLY PROVIDER OF HANDS-ON FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES AND BUILD HEALTHY HABITS. WE SHOW UP EVERY DAY WITH JOY AND BRAVERY TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, INCLUSIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR KIDS WHO NEED IT MOST. WE INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES! WE TEACH CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COOKING, NUTRITION, GARDENING, AND ACTIVE PLAY TO IMPROVE LIFELONG WELLNESS.WE CREATE POWER THROUGH KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION TO BUILD FLOURISHING AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.WHERE YOU LIVE AFFECTS HEALTH. FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION CREATES FOOD EQUITY, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES AT HIGHEST RISK FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASES. BY TEACHING YOUNG STUDENTS HOW TO GROW, COOK, AND EAT THEIR VEGETABLES, WE'RE ESTABLISHING HEALTHY HABITS THAT SUPPORT A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.BE PART OF THE SOLUTION: MAKE A DONATION ORVOLUNTEER. EMAIL INFO@FOODLITERACYCENTER.ORG


THE OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET SERVES 1,500 VISITORS WEEKLY, IT ADDRESSES LOCAL FOOD DESERTS BY OFFERING FRESH PRODUCE FROM SMALL, DIVERSE FARMS. THE MARKET SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY MATCHING EBT (FOOD STAMPS) SALES UP TO $20, ALIGNING WITH THE CENTER'S MISSION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND COMMUNITY HEALTH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Felicia James
Board Chair
$0
Betty Low
Secretary
$0
Anna Rosenbaum
Treasurer
$0
Ellen Brown
Director
$0
Erica Holland
Director
$0
Amber K Stott
CEO
$167,121

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$2,915
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $314,128
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$371,742
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $45,766
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$688,785
Total Program Service Revenue$171,552
Investment income $12,719
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 $873,056

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Food Literacy Center has awarded $21,875 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL

PURPOSE: PARENT FITNESS AND NUTRITION ED

$6,250

SOIL BORN FARMS URBAN AG

PURPOSE: SCHOOL GARDEN EDUCATION CLASSES

$15,625
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