Foodwhat Incorporated is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Foodwhat Incorporated employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foodwhat Incorporated 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, Foodwhat Incorporated generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $836.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.1% 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
FOODWHAT?! IS A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND FOOD JUSTICE ORGANIZATION. HERE YOUTH ENGAGE IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH LAND, FOOD, AND EACH OTHER IN WAYS THAT ARE GROUNDED IN LOVE AND JUSTICE. WE PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SPACE WHERE YOUTH DEFINE AND CULTIVATE THEIR EMPOWERMENT, LIBERATION, WELLBEING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, WE ADVANCED OUR MODEL TO DEEPEN JOB TRAINING AND ALSO PROVIDE A MORE SUSTAINABLE HOURLY WAGE TO YOUTH DURING THE ECONIMIC DOWNTURN. WE ADAPTED OUR PROGRAM TO INCLUDE MORE HEALING AND MENTAL HEALTH CONTENT, LIKE OUR "FOOD AS MEDICINE" WORKSHOP, OUR MENTAL HEALTH COPING STRATEGY ORIGAMI PROJECT, AND OUR HEALING HERBAL TEA MAKING SESSION. THROUGH GROW YOUR OWN, YOUTH RECEIVD BUCKETS AND PLANT STARTS THAT THEY USED TO GROW PRODUCE IN THEIR HOMES. COOK AT HOME INVITED YOUTH TO TRANSFORM THEIR FAMILY CSAS AND MEAL KITS INTO HEALTHY MEALS FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOME, SOMETIMES WITH THEIR FAMILIES. IN THE SUMMER, YOUTH CONTINUED TENDING THE FARM, COOKING AND SHARING MEALS, AND ENGAGEIGN IN WORKSHOPS THAT FOCUSED ON SUBJECTS FROM FINANCIAL LITERACY TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. YOUTH HARVESTED APPROXIMATELY 4,000 LBS. OF PRODUCDE TO TAKE HOME IN THEIR FAMILY CSA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Doron Comerchero Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $113,029 |
Puiyee Tse Finance Manager | Officer | 12 | $32,550 |
Ron Slack Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Martinez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cesario Ruiz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elisa Orona President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $43,812 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $224,408 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $903,800 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,172,020 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,712 |
Investment income | $725 |
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 | $1,175,457 |
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. | $147,784 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,120 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $452,455 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,013 |
Other employee benefits | $26,454 |
Payroll taxes | $35,627 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,233 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $56,521 |
Advertising and promotion | $996 |
Office expenses | $3,885 |
Information technology | $6,137 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,008 |
Travel | $9,591 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $646 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,325 |
Insurance | $8,227 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $836,224 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $346,156 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $476,851 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $218,345 |
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 | $10,482 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,047 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,066,881 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,694 |
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 | $4,694 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $670,100 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $392,087 |
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 | $1,066,881 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Foodwhat Incorporated has recieved totaling $456,514.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: LOCAL GRANTMAKING | $100,000 |
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: FOSTERING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP | $75,000 |
Newmans Own Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: FOOD, WHAT?!: BUILDING YOUTH POWER THROUGH ORGANIC FARMING, NOURISHING FOOD, AND LOVING COMMUNITY | $75,000 |
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Aptos, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $49,150 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Youth Development | $40,000 |
Foundation For California Community Colleges Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: FRESH SUCCESS | $32,595 |
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