Left Lovers is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Left Lovers 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, Left Lovers generated $105.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (33.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $95.0k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (24.7%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEFT LOVERS' MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABILITY, FOOD ACCESS, AND REDUCTION OF FOOD WASTE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
OUR BIGGEST PROGRAM IN TERMS OF EXPENSES AND REVENUES IS COMMUNITY FARMING (BLACK EARTH FARMS). MOST EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF FARMING EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL, USED TO GROW FOOD THAT IS LATER REDISTRIBUTED.
OTHER PROGRAMS ARE MAINLY RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF COMMUNITY FRIDGES AND URBAN FARMS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS.
MICROGRANT PROGRAM: WE DISTRIBUTE MICROGRANTS TO COMMUNITY FRIDGES ALL OVER THE US. MICROGRANTS NORMALLY RANGE BETWEEN $200 AND $500 AND ARE DISTRIBUTED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO APPLY FOR THEM ON WEBSITE, AFTER PASSING THROUGH OUR VETTING PROCESS.
WE PROVIDE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE TO SEVERAL COMMUNITY FRIDGES IN THE US.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ernst Bertone Oehninger Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Alexandra Hill President | 1 | $0 | |
Sabrina Denton Program Manager | 2 | $0 | |
Ania Kawiecki Program Manager | 2 | $0 | |
Valerie Weinborn Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $104,933 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $36 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $104,969 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $4,194 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,752 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $81,392 |
Total expenses | $94,951 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $96,871 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $112,005 |
Total liabilities | $1,800 |
Net assets or fund balances | $110,205 |