Wholesome Wave Georgia Incorporated
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 12/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-4816906
Organization Overview
Wholesome Wave Georgia Incorporated is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2013. 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, Wholesome Wave Georgia Incorporated employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wholesome Wave Georgia Incorporated 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, Wholesome Wave Georgia Incorporated generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.1% 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 2016, Wholesome Wave Georgia Incorporated has awarded 106 individual grants totaling $1,735,032. 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
WHOLESOME WAVE GEORGIA'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE ACCESS AND AWARENESS OF HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES FOR ALL GEORGIANS IN NEED THROUGH LOCAL FARMERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOUNDED IN 2009, WHOLESOME WAVE GEORGIA'S (WWG) MISSION IS TO FACILITATE ACCESS AND AWARENESS OF HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES FOR ALL GEORGIANS IN NEED THROUGH LOCAL FARMERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. WWG STRENGTHENS LOCAL FOOD COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING NETWORKS OF FARMERS MARKETS, FARM STANDS, BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAILERS, MOBILE MARKETS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD CHOICES.WWG CREATES ACCESS TO AND PROMOTES THE CONSUMPTION OF FRESH, HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD CHOICES IN LOW-INCOME AND LOW-ACCESS COMMUNITIES WHERE FRESH, HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD CHOICES ARE SPARSE, EXPENSIVE AND OFTEN-LOW QUALITY. THROUGH OUR (1) GEORGIA FRESH FOR LESS (GF4L) PROGRAM AND (2) GEORGIA FOOD FOR HEALTH (GF4H) PROGRAM MORE GEORGIANS GAIN ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD.GF4L IS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO CREATING ACCESS TO AND AFFORDABILITY OF FRESH, HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RECIPIENTS IN GEORGIA. GF4L'S GOALS ARE TO (1) INCREASE THE REDEMPTION OF SNAP BENEFITS AT FARMERS MARKETS, FARM STANDS, BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAILERS, AND MOBILE MARKETS AND (2) INCREASE THE CONSUMPTION OF FRESH, HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AMONG GEORGIA'S SNAP RECIPIENTS. GF4L'S EXECUTION IS SIMPLE: EVERY SNAP DOLLAR SPENT AT A WWG FARMERS MARKETS, FARM STANDS, BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAILERS, OR MOBILE MARKET IS MATCHED DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR FOR THE SNAP RECIPIENT AND THE LOCAL FARMER OR LOCAL FOOD RETAILER.GF4H PROMOTES ACCESS TO FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PROVIDES HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES TO LOW-INCOME AND LOW-ACCESS COMMUNITIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND FRESH PRODUCE RETAILERS. GF4H IS A PROVEN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE WITH A DEMONSTRATED IMPACT, RESULTING IN HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES, FOOD SYSTEMS, AND LOCAL ECONOMIES. GF4H'S GOAL IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS WITH DIET-RELATED ILLNESSES, SUCH AS OBESITY AND DIABETES, THROUGH INCREASED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION AND REGULAR CONTACT WITH THEIR PHYSICIAN OR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS SUCH AS A DIETICIAN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James K Irungu Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sarah Pierre Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ashley Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Yankey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Peter Dale Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Keith Pepper Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $57,177 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $600,813 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,551,173 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,209,163 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,450 |
| Investment income | $4,252 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $84,748 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,319,613 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,000 |
| 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. | $101,449 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,477 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $526,275 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,831 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,565 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $356,944 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,049 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,775 |
| Travel | $14,810 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,719 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $102 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $48,594 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,250,740 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,850 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $264,766 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $746,392 |
| 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 | $89 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $257 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,547 |
| Total assets | $1,068,901 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $124,731 |
| 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 | $22,255 |
| Total liabilities | $146,986 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,395 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $904,520 |
| 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 | $1,068,901 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wholesome Wave Georgia Incorporated has awarded $544,244 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ATHENS FARMERS MARKET | | | $15,176 |
ATLANTA HARVEST | | | $21,862 |
AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN | | | $5,411 |
BEYOND HARVEST FOODS | | | $14,533 |
COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKETS | | | $93,955 |
EAST POINT FARMERS MARKET | | | $6,019 |