Food Connects is located in Brattleboro, VT. The organization was established in 2014. 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 12/2022, Food Connects employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Connects 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 12/2022, Food Connects generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY FARM AND FOOD CONNECTIONS IN CLASSROOMS, CAFETERIAS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARM TO SCHOOLIN 2022, THE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS IN THE TRANSITION BACK TO A SOMEWHAT NEW NORMAL. OUTDOOR EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY SCHOOL GARDENS, AND OUTDOOR COOKING, CONTINUE TO BE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS. WE CONTINUE TO RAISE FUNDS TO IMPROVE PROGRAMMING CONTENT AND INCREASE THE DELIVERY OF KEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO TEACHERS AND OTHER STAFF. MEAL PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL MEALS FOR MANY STUDENTS, AND ADMINISTRATORS ARE SEEING THAT CONNECTION AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL MEAL QUALITY AND DELIVERY TO STUDENTS. WE FOCUSED ON MAKING SURE THAT STAFF, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES KNEW MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM AND WHERE THE FOOD WAS COMING FROM. CATALYSTWE CONTINUED TO WORK TOWARDS BUILDING GREATER COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM, SPREADING THE WORD THROUGH A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS AND REGULAR SHARING OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS. FOOD HUBONCE AGAIN, THE FOOD HUB ENTERPRISE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH, SUPPORTING MORE PRODUCERS IN FINDING NEW WAYS TO REACH NEW MARKETS. THE FOOD HUB CONTINUES TO PLAY A ROLE IN MAKING SURE RETAIL OUTLETS, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS, HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD, AS THE TRADITIONAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE WITH THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND LABOR SHORTAGES. WE ADDED A MORE FORMAL ROLE IN PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER FOOD HUBS AND PRODUCERS, AIMING TO DO MORE OF THAT WITH A FOCUS ON GETTING PRODUCERS READY FOR WHOLESALE AND FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. WE CONTINUE TO BUILD STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER FOOD SYSTEM-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM. ALL FOOD SALES REVENUE WAS USED TO COVER THE COSTS OF OPERATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Francis Sopper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timm Harris Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Marchev Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Renouf Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathryn A Cassin 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 | $261,437 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $537,516 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $798,953 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $90,590 |
Investment income | -$11,313 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,274 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $380,821 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,287,662 |
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 | $834,485 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $43,404 |
Payroll taxes | $67,963 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,764 |
Office expenses | $1,789 |
Information technology | $3,515 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $131,920 |
Travel | $4,812 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $7,862 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $99,020 |
Insurance | $21,536 |
All other expenses | $36,467 |
Total functional expenses | $1,468,332 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,542 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $245,535 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $142,981 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $317,609 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $29,552 |
Total assets | $927,719 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $183,194 |
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 | $405,937 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $589,131 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $338,588 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $927,719 |