Food Equality Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $430.7k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 12/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-2377396
Organization Overview
Food Equality Initiative Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Food Equality Initiative Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Equality Initiative Inc 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, Food Equality Initiative Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $931.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 145.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND END HUNGER IN LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH FOOD ALLERGIES AND CELIAC DISEASE THROUGH ACCESS TO SAFE AND HEALTHY FOOD, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, FOOD EQUALITY INITIATIVE (FEI) CONTINUED TO LIVE OUR MISSION AND CORE VALUES TO SERVE LOW-INCOME PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH FOOD ALLERGIES AND CELIAC DISEASE. CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED A $155 VOUCHER SO THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO ACCESS FOOD ONLINE FROM THE FREE FROM MARKET. FOOD ORDERS WERE DELIVERED DIRECT TO CLIENTS' DOORS. FEI PROVIDED OVER $244,389 IN HEALTHY FREE-FROM FOODS TO CLIENTS ENROLLED IN OUR NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND INCREASED THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED BY 227% IN A 3 YEAR PERIOD. WITH INCREASED ACCESS TO THE RIGHT FOODS, CLIENTS WERE ABLE TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH STANFORD UNIVERSITY STRENGTHENS OUR EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH AS THE FIRST NUTRITION INTERVENTION FOR PATIENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES AND CELIAC DISEASE.
THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM SERVES AS A VOICE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH FOOD ALLERGIES AND CELIAC DISEASE THROUGH RAISING AWARENESS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. IN APRIL 2020, FEI HAD ITS FIRST ARTICLE IN A MAJOR JOURNAL PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY: IN PRACTICE TITLED, "FOOD INSECURE AND ALLERGIC IN A PANDEMIC: A VULNERABLE POPULATION". FEI ALSO STRENGTHENED RESEARCH EFFORTS THROUGH OUR SCIENCE ALLIANCE TO INCLUDE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AND BAYLOR/TEXAS CHILDREN'S.
THROUGH THE EDUCATION PROGRAM, CLIENTS ARE INSTRUCTED IN HOW TO UNDERSTAND FOOD LABELS AND INGREDIENTS, HOW TO THRIVE WITH FOOD ALLERGY AND/OR CELIAC DISEASE DIAGNOSIS, AND ARE INFORMED ON WHERE TO SHOP FOR ALLERGEN-FREE AND GLUTEN-FREE FOODS. IN 2021, FEI CONTINUED TO PUBLISH THE FREE-FROM MAGAZINE TO PROVIDE CLIENT CENTERED EDUCATION. THIS LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE SHARES THE HEALTH JOURNEY OF ONE OF OUR CLIENTS, RECIPES, TIPS FROM EXPERTS AND PATIENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emily Brown CEO | Officer | 40 | $79,549 |
Erica Forrest Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alicia Poole President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sandy Neuman Treasurer 11.1.21-12.31.21 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristie Sigler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thao Vo Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $380 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,122,331 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $201,508 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,122,711 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $215 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,722 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,137,772 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $381,538 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,549 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,251 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $184,331 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,491 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,788 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,428 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,250 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,267 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,334 |
| Office expenses | $46,738 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,290 |
| Travel | $7,905 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,346 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,783 |
| Insurance | $3,881 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $931,641 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $165,984 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,010 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $259,141 |
| 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 | $3,432 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,091 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $430,658 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,808 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,808 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $66,551 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $360,299 |
| 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 | $430,658 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Food Equality Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $532,189.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Health Care Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: DIRECT-TO-DOOR (D2D) SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $150,000 |
H & R Block Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: COVID-19 | $120,000 |
Health Care Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: DIRECT-TO-DOOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $100,000 |
Ceres Foundation Inc Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $60,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $43,290 |
Menorah Heritage Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: DIRECT TO CLIENT FOOD | $21,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Missouri Food Bank Association Columbia, MO | $2,582,667 | $1,528,237 |
Grow Greater Englewood Chicago, IL | $2,610,495 | $2,500,943 |
Food Equality Initiative Inc Kansas City, MO | $430,658 | $1,137,772 |
Tennessee Corn Promotion Council Inc Dresden, TN | $56,654 | $206,626 |
Cnp Football & Cheer Assoc Nicoma Park, OK | $47,983 | $151,136 |
Nebraska Turfgrass Association Lincoln, NE | $159,620 | $0 |
Nebraska Communities United Fremont, NE | $54,708 | $0 |
Cruelty Free You Plus Me Westmont, IL | $14,692 | $0 |
Iowa Citizens For Truth Urbandale, IA | $29,818 | $0 |
Missouri Dairy Associationinc Mora, MO | $0 | $0 |