Educated Choices Program Inc is located in Lawrenceville, GA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Educated Choices Program Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Educated Choices Program 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 12/2022, Educated Choices Program Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
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TO PROVIDE SCIENCE-BASED EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPACT OF FOOD CHOICES, EMPOWERING CURRENT AND FUTURE CONSUMERS AND LEADERS TO HELP CREATE A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE EDUCATED CHOICES PROGRAM IS AN ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS FREE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF FOOD CHOICES, EMPOWERING CURRENT AND FUTURE CONSUMERS AND LEADERS TO HELP CREATE A HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM FOR ALL. OUR VISION IS A WORLD IN WHICH ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF HOW THEIR INDIVIDUAL FOOD CHOICES IMPACT HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WORLDWIDE, LEADING TO IMPROVED PERSONAL AND PLANETARY HEALTH. OUR INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS ARE SHOWN IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND COMMUNITY VENUES SUCH AS LIBRARIES, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, CHURCHES AND MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Patricia Priest PHD Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Eckmann Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Kaufman MD Vice-Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Williams Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria Lorena Mucke Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $92,271 |
Kip Andersen Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $1,594,628 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,594,628 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $122 |
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 | $1,594,750 |
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. | $179,409 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $855,376 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $299,186 |
Advertising and promotion | $545 |
Office expenses | $6,039 |
Information technology | $12,187 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,851 |
Travel | $12,634 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $9,294 |
Total functional expenses | $1,388,521 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $624,293 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $624,293 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,447 |
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 | $2,447 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $621,846 |
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 | $624,293 |