Chefs For Impact Inc is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, 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. Chefs For Impact Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERSONAL IMPACTS OF SUSTAINABLE EATING. COLLABORATING WITH CHEFS AND FARMERS, OUR TEAM EMPOWERS PEOPLE AND CONNECTS COMMUNITIES TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE FOOD DECISIONS THROUGH OUR EVENTS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, AND MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHEFS FOR KIDS - CHEFS FOR KIDS IS OUR YOUTH PROGRAM AIMED AT EDUCATING NYC STUDENTS ON FOOD SUSTAINABILITY, NUTRITION, AGRICULTURE, AND CULINARY SKILLS. THROUGH WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, WE BRING OUR CHEF EDUCATORS TO COMMUNITY CENTERS AND SCHOOLS AND TEACH 1-1.5 HOUR CLASSES FOCUSED ON TEACHING STUDENTS ALL ABOUT FOOD FROM SEED TO PLATE. IN ADDITION TO IN-CLASSROOM LESSONS, WE INSTRUCT OUR STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY GARDENS AS WELL. IN 2022 WE BEGAN 2 COMMUNITY GARDENS TO COMPLEMENT OUR STANDARD YOUTH CLASSES. OUR STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SEASONALITY, HEIRLOOM VARIETIES OF SEEDS, WHAT COMPOSTING IS AND HOW TO DO IT, THE IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS, HOW FOOD GROWS, HOW TO HARVEST IT, AND OF COURSE HOW TO COOK IT, AMONGST A VARIETY OF OTHER FOOD TOPICS.
OTHER - GENERAL PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY GARDEN
FOOD AND WINE EVENTS - OUR FOOD AND WINE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON WHAT EATING SUSTAINABLY MEANS. WE PARTNER WITH CHEFS AND FARMERS IN THE NY AREA TO DESIGN AND EXECUTE DINING EXPERIENCES THAT INTRODUCE OUR GUESTS TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCERS AND PRACTICES. OUR FOOD AND WINE EVENTS ARE TICKETED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
SEASONAL MERCHANDISE - WE CREATE, DISTRIBUTE, SELL, AND DONATE SEASONAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS SUCH AS SEASONAL CALENDARS, PLACEMATS, AND COLORING BOOKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SEASONALITY IN CREATING A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Theodora Fontas Managing Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $65,510 |
Kristina Ramos Programs Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $60,765 |
Deshi Singh Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adriana Marinella Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Dutton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Soong Rapoport Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $181,832 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $181,832 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $31,154 |
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 | -$64 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,056 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $239,896 |
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. | $126,275 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,248 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $10,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,206 |
Payroll taxes | $4,881 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $536 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,536 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $78,070 |
Advertising and promotion | $70 |
Office expenses | $11,040 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,762 |
Travel | $458 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,396 |
All other expenses | $10,000 |
Total functional expenses | $274,230 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,444 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,500 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $18,055 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $28,999 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $208 |
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 | $208 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $28,791 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $28,999 |