Berkeley Food Network
- Assets
- $418.4k
- Revenue
- $470.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 01/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 81-4942342
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, 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 06/2022, Berkeley Food Network generated $470.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $834.8k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
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 2021, OVER 1,900,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED, AND OVER 142,500 VISITS WERE MADE TO THE PANTRY.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
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 THE SHORT YEAR ENDED 6/30/2022, OVER 347,498 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sara Webber Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $42,500 |
Rana Gidwani Treasurer | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Deborah Lewis Chairman | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Dona Boatright Co-Chair | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Susan Choy Secretary | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Kate Campbell King Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $470,349 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $179,735 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $470,349 |
| 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 | $470,849 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $42,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $341,121 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,552 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,330 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,491 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $69,125 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $831 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,363 |
| Insurance | $4,139 |
| All other expenses | $89,408 |
| Total functional expenses | $834,781 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,813 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,669 |
| 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 | $220,911 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $418,393 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $759 |
| 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 | $759 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $384,834 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,800 |
| 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 | $418,393 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Berkeley Food Network has recieved totaling $2,023,779.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: SUPPLEMENT FOOD & EQUIPMENT TO AGENCIES TO HELP MEET DEMANDS OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENT HUNGER | $1,444,648 |
One Percent To End Hunger Inc Santa Fe Springs, CA PURPOSE: PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS AND NEEDY FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS | $122,458 |
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SAFETY NET | $100,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $74,150 |
Sunlight Giving Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, COVID-19 RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING | $60,000 |
Sunlight Giving Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | $19,422,905 | $77,648,775 |
Foodshare Inc Oxnard, CA | $17,778,364 | $49,627,077 |
Heart Of Compassion Distribution Montebello, CA | $1,795,358 | $41,165,475 |
Diabetes Prevention And Aid Fund Inc Nogales, AZ | $212,158 | $20,461,297 |
Placer Food Bank Roseville, CA | $7,740,934 | $18,026,272 |
Meals On Wheels People Inc Portland, OR | $42,017,296 | $20,790,063 |
Merced County Food Bank Merced, CA | $11,550,036 | $16,482,554 |
Akshaya Patra Foundation Usa Canoga Park, CA | $10,157,054 | $12,146,797 |
Flagstaff Family Food Center Flagstaff, AZ | $4,578,201 | $12,934,746 |
Touch Of Kindness Los Angeles, CA | $3,256,927 | $10,368,468 |
Urban Gleaners Portland, OR | $1,835,186 | $7,054,041 |
Gleaners Of Clackamas County Incorporated Oregon City, OR | $819,886 | $6,287,865 |