La Cocina Va 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 12/2021, LA Cocina VA employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Cocina VA 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 12/2021, LA Cocina VA generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 35.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
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:
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CTP RESULTS 2015-2021: 170 PEOPLE TRAINED, 88.5% PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE, 86% JOB PLACEMENT RATE, 15.38 AVERAGE WAGE, 78% JOB RETENTION RATE (AFTER 12 MONTHS OF PLACEMENT), THIS NUMBER HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE 2019, 41 CURRENT EMPLOYER PARTNERS IN THE AREA, 36% WAGE INCREASE IN PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED PARTICIPANTS. CURRENT EMPLOYERS: RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES AT CAPITAL ONE TYSONS, HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY, FOUNDING FARMERS, ASSEMBLY, MORRISON HEALTHCARE, GOODWIN HOUSE, AND CHEESECAKE FACTORY. FAP RESULT 2015-2021: 32, 520 HEALTHY MEALS SERVED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDINGS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, SHELTERS, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. SBI SIGNATURE & EXPRESS: 37 PEOPLE TRAINED, 100% BUSINESS PLANS CREATED, 35% REGISTERED BUSINESSES, 35% EIN OBTAINED. SHARED KITCHEN (SEPTEMBER 2020 TO DATE): 13 ACTIVE MEMBERS, 7 TARGET MEMBERS (LOW-INCOME), 6 PRO MEMBERS (NON LOW-INCOME), 4 PRIME MEMBERSHIPS, 5 WEEKEND MEMBERSHIPS, 4 DAY TO DAY MEMBERSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Patricia Funegra CEO | Officer | 40 | $157,500 |
Daniela Hurtado Director Of | 40 | $110,000 | |
Wanda Pierce Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kurt Wolfe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zuraya Tapia-Harley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lucky Wadhera Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $140,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,677,731 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,600 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,817,731 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $140,234 |
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 | $2,037,366 |
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. | $177,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,107 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $465,468 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $875 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,010 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,847 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,420 |
Information technology | $26,534 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $115,792 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $52,907 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $192,378 |
Insurance | $14,523 |
All other expenses | $29,438 |
Total functional expenses | $1,343,715 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,170,163 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $287,500 |
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 | $5,869 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,077 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,758,757 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $799,175 |
Total assets | $4,029,541 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,491 |
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 | $804,115 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $954,651 |
Total liabilities | $1,775,257 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $557,864 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,696,420 |
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 | $4,029,541 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that La Cocina Va has recieved totaling $753,801.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Citi Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PROGRESS MAKERS | $250,000 |
Citi Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PROGRESS MAKERS | $250,000 |
World Bank Community Connections Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL CHARITABLE MISSION RELATED TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. | $50,000 |
National Association For Latino Community Asset Builders San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: Small Business | $50,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: LA COCINA VA'S FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Center For Science In The Public Interest Washington, DC | $21,632,992 | $14,159,324 |
Second Harvest Foodbank Of The Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | $17,422,704 | $23,494,834 |
National Corn Growers Association Chesterfield, MO | $16,422,383 | $19,831,099 |
Marthas Table Washington, DC | $73,899,963 | $20,164,385 |
Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $11,444,778 | $15,207,931 |
Second Harvest Food Bank Of East Central Indiana Inc Muncie, IN | $6,875,841 | $17,737,769 |
Lifecare Alliance Columbus, OH | $46,116,156 | $21,442,783 |
Midwest Oper Engineers Construction Industry Research & Serv Tr Fund Countryside, IL | $12,085,029 | $17,769,884 |
Food Bank Of Northwest Indiana Inc Merrillville, IN | $11,799,899 | $20,360,562 |
Second Harvest Foodbank Of North Central Ohio Lorain, OH | $14,922,790 | $18,479,147 |
412 Food Rescue Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $6,363,221 | $17,851,896 |
Central Illinois Foodbank Springfield, IL | $12,612,118 | $17,823,321 |