Sustainable Food Center Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Sustainable Food Center Inc employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sustainable Food Center 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 06/2024, Sustainable Food Center Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SFC TRANSFORMS THE FOOD SYSTEM TO NOURISH OUR HEALTH, LAND AND LIVELIHOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD ACCESS & EDUCATION: THE FOOD ACCESS & EDUCATION PROGRAM ADVANCES OUR GOAL OF SERVING LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND EDUCATING FAMILIES ON WAYS TO ESTABLISH LIFELONG HEALTHY DIETS. OUR SERVICES PROVIDED ARE: DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS (DUFB) INCENTIVES FOR SNAP AND WIC CLIENTS TO PURCHASE FRESH PRODUCE, THE HAPPY KITCHEN/LA COCINA ALEGRE COOKING/NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES AIM TO REDUCE BARRIERS FOR FAMILIES TO ADDRESS THEIR LONG-TERM FOOD SECURITY IN A HEALTHY, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND AFFORDABLE WAY.
FARM MARKET AND VALUE CHAIN VIABILITY: THE FARM VIABILITY PROGRAM FOSTERS CLIMATE RESILIENCY AND HEALTH IN CENTRAL TX BY PROMOTING REGENERATIVE PRACTICES WITH SMALL TO MID-SIZED GROWERS AND OFFERING BUSINESS SUPPORT TO FARMERS TO ENABLE THEM TO THRIVE AND PRESERVE FARMLAND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE HAVE TWO WEEKLY FARMERS' MARKETS AND A VIBRANT SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVE THAT MATCHES OUR NETWORK OF PRODUCERS WITH A GROWING COHORT OF WHOLESALE BUYERS.
POLICY & ADVOCACY: THE FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGY AND POLICY PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR WORK WITH BOTH PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS, FORMALIZING OUR ADVOCACY WORK THAT CHAMPIONS HEALTHY FOOD INCENTIVES AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Bethell Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $150,893 |
Anthony Cordova CFO | 40 | $136,859 | |
Jenifer Deatley Cio | 40 | $100,631 | |
Audrey Garcia Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamesosborn Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erikalevack Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $232,296 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,478,845 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,477,818 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,188,959 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $244,342 |
Investment income | $49,539 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$110,720 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,413,279 |
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. | $152,838 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,585 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,105,545 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $233,537 |
Payroll taxes | $186,297 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,349 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $484 |
Fees for services: Other | $970,818 |
Advertising and promotion | $29,381 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $17,177 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,255 |
Travel | $60,966 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,137 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $88,099 |
Insurance | $28,905 |
All other expenses | $99,814 |
Total functional expenses | $4,635,474 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $576,841 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $738,454 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $308,249 |
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 | $28,838 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,168,705 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $82,725 |
Total assets | $3,903,812 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $372,297 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,313 |
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 | $577,927 |
Total liabilities | $953,537 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,106,621 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $843,654 |
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 | $3,903,812 |