La Cocina Va

Organization Overview

La Cocina Va, operating under the name Kitchen Of Purpose, is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (K50) the organization is classified as: Home Economics, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Kitchen Of Purpose employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kitchen Of Purpose 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, Kitchen Of Purpose generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.5% 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

TO USE FOOD TO GENERATE WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES THROUGH CULINARY ARTS & JOB READINESS TRAINING, VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, JOB PLACEMENT, SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CAF AND CATERING OPERATIONS KITCHEN OF PURPOSE OPERATES A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH A CAFE THAT PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY A GATHERING SPACE, DELICIOUS BEVERAGES AND FOOD OPTIONS, AS WELL AS CATERING SERVICES.


FOOD ASSISTANCE. WE PROVIDE OUR NEIGHBORS WITH HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS DESIGNED TO COMBAT HUNGER AND PREVENT AND REDUCE OBESITY.


CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM THE CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM EMPOWERS LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES WITH JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT THAT RESULTS IN A 90% JOB PLACEMENT RATE, A 39% AVERAGE WAGE INCREASE, AND A 57% WAGE INCREASE AMONG WOMEN.


SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR THE SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME SMALL FOOD BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS WITH TECHNICAL TRAINING, CAPACITY-BUILDING, AND ACCESS TO THE ON-SITE SHARED KITCHEN SPACE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patricia R Funegra
Past CEO Thr
$130,591
Daniela Hurtado
Dir Of Opera
$140,674
Brian Macnair
CEO
$37,500
Gigi Vita
Chair
$0
Jonathan Sterlin
Treasurer
$0
Christopher Tracy
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $374,382
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$837,059
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,211,441
Total Program Service Revenue$62,169
Investment income $0
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 $1,374,362

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