Full Plates Full Potential
- Assets
- $998.3k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Brunswick, ME
- Founding
- 01/2018
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 82-2032867
Organization Overview
Full Plates Full Potential is located in Brunswick, ME. The organization was established in 2018. 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, Full Plates Full Potential employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Full Plates Full Potential 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, Full Plates Full Potential generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 35.4% per year over the past 6 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, Full Plates Full Potential has awarded 258 individual grants totaling $2,965,058. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE ENDING CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY HELPING SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN USDA CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, MOVING US CLOSER TO A STATE WHERE EVERY STUDENT IN EVERY COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO THE NUTRITIOUS MEALS THEY NEED WHEREVER THEY LIVE, LEARN AND PLAY. FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL (FPFP) IS A CAPACITY-BUILDING, COLLABORATIVE PROJECT DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO END CHILD HUNGER THROUGH POLICY, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. FPFP CONVENES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS WITH NONPROFITS, FAITH COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO CREATE AN EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY THAT INCREASES FOOD SECURITY IN MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JOHN T. WOODS INNOVATION FUND:IN MEMORY OF OUR LATE CO-FOUNDER, FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL LAUNCHED THE JOHN T. WOODS INNOVATION FUND TO PROVIDE LARGER, SEED INVESTMENTS TO BIG IDEAS AROUND BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS. IN ITS SECOND YEAR, FULL PLATES AWARDED 3 ORGANIZATIONS A TOTAL OF $85,000 TO FUND THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS THAT INCLUDED PILOTING MAINE'S FIRST CULINARY BOOT CAMP, INSTALLING TECHNOLOGY TO COMMUNICATE MENU OPTIONS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES, AND SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HALAL-CERTIFIED SCHOOL MEALS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDING FUNDING TOWARDS THE GOAL OF ENDING CHILDHOOD HUNGER.
SUMMER MEALS GRANT:FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL AWARDED $495,635 IN FUNDING THROUGH THE SUMMER MEALS GRANT PROGRAM TO 54 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MAINE. GRANT FUNDING SUPPORTED ADOPTION OF ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING BEST PRACTICES AROUND INCREASING PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING OPENING NEW MEAL SITES, LAUNCHING OR EXPANDING ALTERNATIVE MEAL SERVICE MODELS (SUCH AS MEAL PICK-UP, BULK AND/OR MULTIPLE MEALS, TRANSPORTING AND DELIVERING MEALS TO CHILDREN AT HOME), AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS.
SCHOOL BREAKFAST GRANT PROGRAM:FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL AWARDED $53,454 IN FUNDING THROUGH THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST GRANT PROGRAM TO 12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN MAINE. GRANT FUNDING SUPPORTED INNOVATIVE IDEAS OR TRIED AND TRUE BEST PRACTICES, SUCH AS BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL, TO ENHANCE BREAKFAST ACCESS AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THEIR SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ahmed Khadija Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alfond Justin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Butcher Pezzino Julie Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carrier Chelsey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cesario-Debiasi Stephanie Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clark Molly Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,368,912 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,067 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,368,912 |
| 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 | $56,510 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,427,097 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $699,644 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $122,583 |
| Other salaries and wages | $324,876 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,020 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,751 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,474 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,093 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,743 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $26,676 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,159 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,863 |
| Office expenses | $13,555 |
| Information technology | $21,422 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,590 |
| Travel | $3,271 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,441 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,307 |
| All other expenses | $315 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,497,440 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $638,085 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $259,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,208 |
| Total assets | $998,293 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $290,942 |
| 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 | $290,942 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $631,983 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,368 |
| 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 | $998,293 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Full Plates Full Potential has awarded $613,715 in support to 45 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALFOND YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTER PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS TO HELP INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR USDA CHILD NUTRITIONS PROGRAMS. | $14,658 |
APPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS TO HELP INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR USDA CHILD NUTRITIONS PROGRAMS. | $5,062 |
AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS TO HELP INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR USDA CHILD NUTRITIONS PROGRAMS. | $25,000 |
AUBURN HOUSING AUTHORITY PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS TO HELP INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR USDA CHILD NUTRITIONS PROGRAMS. | $9,720 |
BATH AREA YMCA PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS TO HELP INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR USDA CHILD NUTRITIONS PROGRAMS. | $10,000 |
BELFAST SOUP KITCHEN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS TO HELP INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR USDA CHILD NUTRITIONS PROGRAMS. | $10,000 |