White Pony Express
- Assets
- $5.1m
- Revenue
- $13.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Concord, CA
- Founding
- 10/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-5220565
Organization Overview
White Pony Express is located in Concord, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, White Pony Express employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. White Pony Express 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, White Pony Express generated $13.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.8% 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.
Since 2015, White Pony Express has awarded 934 individual grants totaling $64,502,475. 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
1 IN 4 AMERICANS ARE SKIPPING MEALS OR RELYING ON FOOD DONATIONS. BALANCE THIS STATISTIC WITH THE FACT AMERICANS THROW AWAY NEARLY 40% OF OUR FOOD SUPPLYPERFECTLY GOOD FOOD THAT COULD WIPE OUT HUNGER IN THE U.S. THREE TIMES OVER. THE WHITE PONY EXPRESS FOOD RECOVERY MODEL BRIDGES ABUNDANCE AND NEED BY DIVERTING WHOLESOME FOOD FROM LANDFILLS TO COMBAT COMMUNAL FOOD INSECURITY. SINCE OUR INCEPTION, WPE HAS RESCUED AND DELIVERED MORE THAN 26 MILLION POUNDS OF NUTRITIOUS FOODEQUAL TO 22 MILLION MEALSWHICH PREVENTED MORE THAN 31,000 TONS OF CO2 EMISSIONS FROM ENTERING THE AIR WE BREATHE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD RESCUE: RECEIVED AND DISTRIBUTED FOOD VALUED AT $8,298,668.35.
CLOTHING AND CARE: RECEIVED IN KIND DONATIONS VALUED AT $347,783.63. DISTRIBUTED GOODS VALUED AT $569,553.71.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eve Birge Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $176,935 |
Merry Dempsey COO | 40 | $125,901 | |
Robert Carpenter President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lorraine Granit Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Sakarata Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Isa Campbell Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $622,872 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,212,038 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,767,761 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,834,910 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $69,027 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $55,520 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,960,068 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,868,222 |
| 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. | $176,935 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,039 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $975,295 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $116,516 |
| Payroll taxes | $93,899 |
| 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 | $191,579 |
| Advertising and promotion | $160 |
| Office expenses | $11,252 |
| Information technology | $2,444 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $314,350 |
| Travel | $13,689 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,465 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $166,140 |
| Insurance | $55,908 |
| All other expenses | $4,696 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,258,095 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,309,922 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,314,507 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $871,907 |
| 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 | $21,358 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,743 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $248,045 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $35,444 |
| Other assets | $260,675 |
| Total assets | $5,075,601 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,855 |
| 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 | $303,689 |
| Total liabilities | $351,544 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,596,821 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,127,236 |
| 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 | $5,075,601 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, White Pony Express has awarded $8,868,222 in support to 109 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AGAPE PURPOSE: Eliminate hunger and poverty | $81,319 |
ALEGRIA PURPOSE: Eliminate hunger and poverty | $29,415 |
ANTIOCH MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: Eliminate hunger and poverty | $73,843 |
APOSTLE CITY MINISTRIES PURPOSE: Eliminate hunger and poverty | $68,961 |
ASPIRENET HQ NORTHWELCOME HO PURPOSE: Eliminate hunger and poverty | $7,542 |
BARCELON ASSOCIATE CHATEAU PURPOSE: Eliminate hunger and poverty | $68,313 |