Sharing Excess

Organization Overview

Sharing Excess is located in Philadelphia, PA. 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, Sharing Excess employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sharing Excess is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SHARING EXCESS (SE) IS A PHILADELPHIA-BASED NONPROFIT THAT USES SURPLUS FOOD AS A SOLUTION TO SCARCITY. WHILE OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE US FACE FOOD INSECURITY, NEARLY 40% OF THE NATION'S FOOD SUPPLY IS GOING TO WASTE. OUR MISSION IS TO SOLVE THE LOGISTICAL BARRIER BETWEEN EXCESS AND SCARCITY BY PARTNERING WITH RETAILERS, WHOLESALERS, AND FARMERS TO DELIVER SURPLUS FOOD TO A NETWORK OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALLEVIATE LOCAL FOOD INSECURITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOOD RESCUE: FOOD RESCUE IS OUR COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO MITIGATE FOOD WASTE AND ENHANCE FOOD ACCESS, THROUGH THREE TAILORED PROGRAMS. OUR WHOLESALE RESCUE PROGRAM OPERATES WITHIN MAJOR WHOLESALE MARKETS, PARTNERING WITH LARGE PRODUCER WHOLESALERS TO RECOVER AND GLEAN SURPLUS PRODUCE. OUR RETAIL RESCUE PROGRAM WORKS WITH GROCERY STORES TO RECOVER EXCESS FOOD, UTILIZING OUR APP, VEHICLES, AND FULL-TIME DRIVERS. OUR DIRECT LINK PROGRAM ENABLES US TO PICK UP AND DELIVER HIGH VOLUMES OF SURPLUS FOOD TO AREA FOOD BANKS BY UTILIZING THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION.


FOOD DISTRIBUTION: FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS ARE CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION, FACILITATED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH HUNDREDS OF NONPROFITS, MUTUAL AID NETWORKS, FOOD BANKS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WE PROVIDE FRESH, FREE FOOD FOR FOOD PANTRIES, COMMUNITY FRIDGES, AND ORGANIZED FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, INCLUDING OUR OWN FARMERS-MARKET-STYLE POP-UPS. THIS COLLABORATIVE FRAMEWORK ENSURES A WIDE-REACHING AND EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION OF A VARIETY OF FOOD TO PEOPLE WHO NEED IT.


TECHNOLOGY: OUR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM LEVERAGES OUR INNOVATIVE, IN-HOUSE MOBILE APP DESIGNED TO STREAMLINE THE FOOD RESCUE PROCESS. THIS TECHNOLOGY SIMPLIFIES OPERATIONS FOR ADMINS, VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, AND DRIVERS, ENABLING THEM TO EFFICIENTLY DELIVER SURPLUS FOOD, MEASURE DONATIONS, AND VIEW IMPACT DATA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Evan Ehlers
Executive Dir.
$61,050
Sonali Mehta
Finance Dir.
$16,165
Terri Wiggins
President
$0
Quazi Khaled
Vice President
$0
Garrett Gillin
Treasurer
$0
Paul Madarieta
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $9,900
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$22,081,575
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $21,281,228
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$22,091,475
Total Program Service Revenue$637,840
Investment income $925
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 $490
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $22,730,730

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Sharing Excess has awarded $13,797,824 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BLESSINGS OF HOPE

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD DONATIONS

$838,007

CARING FOR FRIENDS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD DONATIONS

$752,191

FDR PARK

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD DONATIONS

$498,033

IGLESIA CRISTIANA AVIVAMIENTO

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD DONATIONS

$1,146,409

KEEPING IT REAL MINISTRIES

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD DONATIONS

$508,113

MR CHARITY INC

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD DONATIONS

$1,306,687
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