Better Food Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $562.9k
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Julian, CA
- Founding
- 08/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-4537521
Organization Overview
Better Food Foundation Inc is located in Julian, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Better Food Foundation Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Food Foundation 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, Better Food Foundation Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 40.8% 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.
Since 2018, Better Food Foundation Inc has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $1,788,351. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE DIETARY CHANGES TO BUILD A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE, HUMANE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MOVEMENT BUILDING PROVIDING FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND CONSULTING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE GOALS ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION.
HUMANEWASHING TACKLING THE DECEPTIVE LABELING TACTICS USED BY COMPANIES TO GIVE A FALSE SENSE OF SAFETY OR SUSTAINABILITY ON WASTEFUL OR HARMFUL PRODUCTS. RELIGIOUS PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABILITY, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND VEGANISM. THIS INCLUDES THE ORGANIZATIONS JEWISH INITIATIVE FOR ANIMALS (JIFA) PROGRAM. OTHER ENGAGING IN VARIOUS PROJECTS WHICH ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ANOTHER MAJOR PROGRAM, INCLUDING POLICY AND DAIRY INITIATIVES.
DEFAULT VEG EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR IMPLEMENTING, VEGAN OR VEGETARIANISM AS THE DEFAULT FOOD OFFERED IN ALL PUBLIC SPACES.
PUBLIC EDUCATION ENGAGING THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF A PLANT-BASED DIET FOR ANIMALS, JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENT AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Channin Executive Di | Officer | 60 | $91,188 |
Aaron Gross Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ben Goldsmith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Deedee Mckee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,108,584 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,005 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,108,584 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,525 |
| Investment income | $327 |
| 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 | $2,110,436 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $558,859 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $117,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $175,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,141 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,405 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $371,957 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,258 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,645 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,118 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $240,650 |
| Advertising and promotion | $88,722 |
| Office expenses | $10,532 |
| Information technology | $194,393 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,994 |
| Travel | $33,499 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,589 |
| Interest | $165 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,957 |
| Insurance | $3,532 |
| All other expenses | $768 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,969,884 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $383,236 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,413 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
| 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 | $1,232 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,028 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $562,909 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79,718 |
| Grants payable | $14,583 |
| 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 | $94,301 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $439,298 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,310 |
| 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 | $562,909 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Better Food Foundation Inc has awarded $555,415 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AFROVEGAN SOCIETY PURPOSE: HEALTHY LIVING | $50,000 |
THE SHAMAYIM V'ARTEZ INSTITUTE PURPOSE: JEWISH VEGANISM | $20,833 |
CREATUREKIND PURPOSE: ANIMAL WELFARE | $190,000 |
CALVIN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $15,000 |
FARM FORWARD INC PURPOSE: CONSUMER EDUCATION | $167,082 |
UNIVERSALIST UNITARIANS FOR THEETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS PURPOSE: ANIMAL ETHICS EDUCTN | $12,500 |