Keep Austin Fed is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Keep Austin Fed employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Keep Austin Fed 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 12/2020, Keep Austin Fed generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 5 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, Keep Austin Fed has awarded 206 individual grants totaling $6,799,337. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REDUCE HUNGER AND HELP THE ENVIRONMENT BY CONNECTING SURPLUS FOOD WITH OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2020, WE RESCUED OVER 50,000 POUNDS OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD EACH MONTH FROM MORE THAN 30 FOOD PERMITTED BUSINESSES, AND DELIVERED IT TO MORE THAN 80 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS LIVING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. OVER THE YEAR, THIS PROGRAM DIVERTED MORE THAN 684,000 POUNDS OF FOOD AND PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO AUSTINITES IN NEED.WE SUPPLEMENTED OUR GENERAL PROGRAM BY SERVING AGENCIES THAT SPECIFICALLY CATER TO OLDER ADULTS. 46,750 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THESE 9 AGENCIES IN 2020. IN 2020, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PRESENTED TO GROUPS OF ALL AGES, SERVED ON PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND WORKED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EDUCATE AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THE PREVALENCE FOOD WASTE AND FOOD INSECURITY, AND HOW KEEP AUSTIN FED WORKS TO BRIDGE THAT GAP TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR BOTH. KEEP AUSTIN FED WORKED WITH VARIOUS CITY AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AS A STRONG ADVOCATE TO FORMULATE FOOD PERMITTING POLICY TO ASSIST CHARITABLE FEEDING ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING A MUCH NEEDED SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
IN 2020, WE RESCUED OVER 50,000 POUNDS OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD EACH MONTH FROM MORE THAN 30 FOOD PERMITTED BUSINESSES, AND DELIVERED IT TO MORE THAN 80 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS LIVING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. OVER THE YEAR, THIS PROGRAM DIVERTED MORE THAN 684,000 POUNDS OF FOOD AND PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO AUSTINITES IN NEED.WE SUPPLEMENTED OUR GENERAL PROGRAM BY SERVING AGENCIES THAT SPECIFICALLY CATER TO OLDER ADULTS. 46,750 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THESE 9 AGENCIES IN 2020. IN 2020, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PRESENTED TO GROUPS OF ALL AGES, SERVED ON PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND WORKED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EDUCATE AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THE PREVALENCE FOOD WASTE AND FOOD INSECURITY, AND HOW KEEP AUSTIN FED WORKS TO BRIDGE THAT GAP TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR BOTH. KEEP AUSTIN FED WORKED WITH VARIOUS CITY AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AS A STRONG ADVOCATE TO FORMULATE FOOD PERMITTING POLICY TO ASSIST CHARITABLE FEEDING ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING A MUCH NEEDED SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Barden Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $53,917 |
Robin Nirken Berson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lynda Frost Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Jennifer James Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
JD Stettin Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Bill Fry Board Member At Large | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,613,616 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,200,312 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,613,616 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $91 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $473 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,614,180 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,190,868 |
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. | $53,917 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,417 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $34,750 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,783 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,637 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,466 |
Advertising and promotion | $9 |
Office expenses | $463 |
Information technology | $3,612 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $64 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,168 |
Insurance | $3,120 |
All other expenses | $2,755 |
Total functional expenses | $1,322,412 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $297,328 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,000 |
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 | $1,747 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,411 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $150 |
Total assets | $353,636 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,402 |
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 | $1,523 |
Total liabilities | $2,925 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $350,711 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $353,636 |
Over the last fiscal year, Keep Austin Fed has awarded $2,279,262 in support to 88 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Austin, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED | $131,445 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED | $131,445 |
Leander, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED | $83,221 |
Leander, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED | $83,221 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED | $82,856 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED | $82,856 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Keep Austin Fed has recieved totaling $19,062.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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D J Edelman Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $7,500 |
Fifth Age Of Man Foundation -A Delaware Non-Profit Corporation Austin, TX PURPOSE: CHARITY | $5,000 |
Shamrock Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
Harris K And Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $562 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
South Plains Food Bank Inc Lubbock, TX | $28,298,795 | $20,514,484 |
The Food Bank Of Central Louisiana Inc Alexandria, LA | $12,555,817 | $16,824,841 |
Northwest Louisiana Food Bank Shreveport, LA | $26,081,123 | $19,803,576 |
The Food Bank Of The Golden Crescent Victoria, TX | $12,570,962 | $19,539,613 |
High Plains Food Bank Amarillo, TX | $16,120,806 | $18,291,183 |
Brazos Valley Food Bank Inc Bryan, TX | $10,404,564 | $14,196,730 |
Wichita Falls Area Food Bank Wichita Falls, TX | $9,498,885 | $9,862,172 |
Food Bank Of Abilene Inc Abilene, TX | $7,456,810 | $7,903,273 |
Minnies Food Pantry Inc Plano, TX | $11,307,056 | $7,241,674 |
Foodbank Of North Central Arkansas Norfork Community Care Program Inc Norfork, AR | $3,972,455 | $5,577,020 |
Community Pantry Gallup, NM | $959,655 | $5,727,019 |
Community Link Mission Inc Saginaw, TX | $1,121,434 | $6,492,945 |