Food Brigade Inc
- Assets
- $150.8k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Paramus, NJ
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-3278219
Organization Overview
Food Brigade Inc is located in Paramus, NJ. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, 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. Food Brigade Inc 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 12/2022, Food Brigade Inc generated $1.3m 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 (46.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (48.9%) per year over the past 2 years. 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 MISSION OF THE FOOD BRIGADE IS TO ENSURE THAT NO CHILD OR ADULT IN NEW JERSEY GOES HUNGRY. OUR PRIMARY SERVICE IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, WHETHER IN THE FORM OF PREPARED MEALS OR FRESH AND PACKAGED FOODS, TO FAMILIES AND INIDIVIDUALS IN NEED. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY BUILDING AND OPERATING A NETWORK OF PROVIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION, TRANSPORT, PREPARATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND DELIVERY OF MEALS AND FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD DISTRIBUTION - ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IN 2022, THE FOOD BRIGADE HELPED FEED OVER 28,197 PEOPLE IN NEED AT OUR WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENTS, INCLUDING 9,380 CHILDREN AND 3,803 SENIOR CITIZENS. WE DISTRIBUTED 545,335 POUNDS OF FOOD, 13,985 RESTAURANT-PREPARED MEALS, AND $26,400 WORTH OF SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS. WE ALSO LAUNCHED THE FIRST "VIRTUAL PANTRY" IN NEW JERSEY, AN ONLINE STOREFRONT WHERE CLIENTS CAN PLACE CUSTOM ORDERS ONLINE FROM OUR AVAILABLE INVENTORY AND HAVE THE FOOD ORDER DELIVERED TO THEIR HOMES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carmine Demarco Vice President | Trustee | 40 | $8,000 |
Karen DE Marco President | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Catherine Guinard Treasurer | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Mohamed Ifraz Ilyas Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Hugo Palacios Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
James P Silvestri Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $113,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,214,442 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,162,212 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,327,542 |
| 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 | $1,327,542 |
| 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. | $8,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $900 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,125 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $271 |
| Office expenses | $11,592 |
| Information technology | $2,496 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,975 |
| Travel | $342 |
| 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 | $4,484 |
| Insurance | $2,339 |
| All other expenses | $463 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,211,439 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $143,195 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $7,145 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500 |
| Total assets | $150,840 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $2,128 |
| Total liabilities | $2,128 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $148,712 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $150,840 |