Sustainable Food Center Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Bethell
Executive Dir.
$150,893
Anthony Cordova
CFO
$136,859
Jenifer Deatley
Cio
$100,631
Audrey Garcia
Board Member
$0
Jamesosborn
Past Chairman
$0
Erikalevack
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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