Food For Thought is located in Forestville, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2022, Food For Thought employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food For Thought 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 For Thought generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 8 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
FOSTERING HEALTH AND HEALING WITH FOOD AND COMPASSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD FOR THOUGHT PROVIDES MEDICALLY-TAILORED NUTRITION SERVICES TO PEOPLE FACING FOOD INSECURITY AND SERIOUS ILLNESSES IN SONOMA COUNTY, CA. IN 2022, WE SERVED MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE, PROVIDING OVER 330,000 MEALS TO CLIENTS LIVING WITH A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING HIV, CANCER, COVID-19, DIABETES, PREGNANCY, RECOVERING AT HOME AFTER A HOSPITAL ADMISSION, AND HOMELESS WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS. OUR CLIENTS RECEIVE WEEKLY MEDICALLY-TAILORED MEALS AND GROCERIES, VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS, AND NUTRITION CONSULTATIONS. OUR HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE SERVICE PROVIDES 21 MEALS PER PERSON PER WEEK, AND MEETS MEDICAL NUTRITION NEEDS AS WELL AS ACCOMMODATING A WIDE RANGE OF PERSONAL AND CULTURAL PREFERENCES. IN 2022 OUR THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS WERE: * HIV NUTRITION PROGRAM - SERVES CLIENTS LIVING WITH HIV, PLUS ALL DEPENDENTS
FOOD FOR THOUGHT PROVIDES MEDICALLY-TAILORED NUTRITION SERVICES TO PEOPLE FACING FOOD INSECURITY AND SERIOUS ILLNESSES IN SONOMA COUNTY, CA. IN 2022, WE SERVED MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE, PROVIDING OVER 330,000 MEALS TO CLIENTS LIVING WITH A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING HIV, CANCER, COVID-19, DIABETES, PREGNANCY, RECOVERING AT HOME AFTER A HOSPITAL ADMISSION, AND HOMELESS WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS. OUR CLIENTS RECEIVE WEEKLY MEDICALLY-TAILORED MEALS AND GROCERIES, VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS, AND NUTRITION CONSULTATIONS. OUR HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE SERVICE PROVIDES 21 MEALS PER PERSON PER WEEK, AND MEETS MEDICAL NUTRITION NEEDS AS WELL AS ACCOMMODATING A WIDE RANGE OF PERSONAL AND CULTURAL PREFERENCES. IN 2022 OUR THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS WERE: * HIV NUTRITION PROGRAM - SERVES CLIENTS LIVING WITH HIV, PLUS ALL DEPENDENTS
* FULL BELL PROGRAM - SERVES PREGNANT CLIENTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY, PLUS ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, FOR THE DURATION OF THE PREGNANCY AND UP TO THREE MONTHS AFTER THE BIRTH * COVID-19 NUTRITION PROGRAM - SERVES CLIENTS WHO ARE IN QUARANTINE OR ISOLATION DUE TO COVID-19 INFECTION OR EXPOSURE, PLUS ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
* FULL BELL PROGRAM - SERVES PREGNANT CLIENTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY, PLUS ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, FOR THE DURATION OF THE PREGNANCY AND UP TO THREE MONTHS AFTER THE BIRTH * COVID-19 NUTRITION PROGRAM - SERVES CLIENTS WHO ARE IN QUARANTINE OR ISOLATION DUE TO COVID-19 INFECTION OR EXPOSURE, PLUS ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
R Karp Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $151,692 |
J Rosenblum Deputy Dir. | 40 | $116,567 | |
S M Savitsky President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
G Castillo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
B Mullen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
N Bouffard Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $376,596 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $983,743 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,078,459 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $486,379 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,438,798 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $75,819 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $49,168 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $542 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,564,327 |
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. | $266,318 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,171 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,219,528 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,124 |
Other employee benefits | $193,939 |
Payroll taxes | $119,788 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,672 |
Fees for services: Other | $67,334 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,675 |
Office expenses | $100,155 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $86,109 |
Travel | $16,849 |
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 | $84,448 |
Insurance | $18,860 |
All other expenses | $21,633 |
Total functional expenses | $3,669,865 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,065,708 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $246,118 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $111,757 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $132,913 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $682,363 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,646,975 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,779 |
Total assets | $5,894,613 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $325,035 |
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 | $8,904 |
Total liabilities | $333,939 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,619,017 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,941,657 |
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 | $5,894,613 |