Berkeley Food Network is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Berkeley Food Network employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkeley Food Network 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 06/2023, Berkeley Food Network generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BERKELEY FOOD NETWORK (BFN) WORKS TO EXPAND FOOD ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO FOOD-INSECURE BERKELEY RESIDENTS. BFN WAS FOUNDED IN 2016 TO HELP ESTABLISH A FOUNDATION OF GOOD HEALTH FROM WHICH ALL BERKELEY RESIDENTS CAN PURSUE OPPORTUNITY BY PROVIDING AN INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-CENTERED NETWORK OF FOOD SOURCING AND DISTRIBUTION TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEMS OF HUNGER AND POOR NUTRITION IN BERKELEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD SOURCING - OPERATE A FOOD SOURCING PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES A ROBUST FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM(WORKING WITH LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES TO DIVERT HEALTHY, EDIBLE FOOD FROM THE LANDFILL) AND SOURCE FOOD FROM OUR REGIONAL FOOD BANK AND LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION - OPERATE A DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE AND ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY. THE PANTRY PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARTNERING WITH BERKELEY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AT VARIOUS LOCAL SITES TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS AND TIMES THROUGH OUR MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM, BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GROCERY BAG DISTRIBUTIONS, AND OUR WAREHOUSE PANTRY. THE HUB KITCHEN PROGRAM CONVERTS RECOVERED FOOD INTO PREPARED MEALS FOR DISTRIBUTION THROUGH OUR MOBILE AND ON-SITE PANTRY PROGRAMS AND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PROGRAMS IN BERKELEY SERVING THE HOMELESS. IN 2022, OVER 1,600,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED, AND OVER 35,900 VISITS WERE MADE TO THE PANTRY.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sara Webber Executive Dir. | Trustee | 55 | $124,333 |
Lynnette Orme Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Dona Boatright Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Susan Choy Director | Trustee | 12 | $0 |
Allen Carr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gilda Malek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,466,086 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $154,006 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,486,086 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,486,086 |
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. | $124,333 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,832 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $683,784 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $56,090 |
Payroll taxes | $64,398 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $956 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,776 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $29,421 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $131,950 |
Travel | $524 |
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 | $40,729 |
Insurance | $11,721 |
All other expenses | $99,937 |
Total functional expenses | $1,679,793 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,196 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,165 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $180,181 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,483 |
Total assets | $283,025 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,216 |
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 | $21,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,882 |
Total liabilities | $59,098 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $218,844 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,083 |
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 | $283,025 |