Food Access Project
- Assets
- $229.5k
- Revenue
- $266.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 86-2508030
Organization Overview
Food Access Project, operating under the name Vivery Community Nfp, is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., 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. Vivery Community Nfp 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOOD ACCESS PROJECT LEVERAGES TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMS TO HELP FOOD BANKS AND PANTRIES DRAMATICALLY INCREASE ACCESS TO FOOD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PARTNERED WITH THE THIERER FAMILY FOUNDATION, WHO DEVELOPED VIVERY, AND THE GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY FOOD BANK TO PILOT VIVERY TECHNOLOGY IN CHICAGOS AUSTIN COMMUNITY . . . 23 FOOD PANTRIES PARTICIPATED IN TESTING THE TECHNOLOGY OFFERING 38 FOOD AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS . . . THE PILOT WEBSITE (OPENSHELFNOW.ORG) AND FIND FOOD MAP SUPPORTED OVER 60,000 NEIGHBORS . . . AFTER A SUCCESSFUL PILOT, THE FOOD BANK USED VIVERY TECHNOLOGY TO CONNECT ITS 700 FOOD PANTRIES, SHELTERS, AND PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, PROVIDING DIGITAL ACCESS TO FOOD FOR NEIGHBORS IN THE GREATER CHICAGO AREA WITH AN ESTIMATED POPULATION OF 800,000.
PARTNERED WITH TWO FOOD PANTRIES TO EXPAND THEIR WEEKDAY IN-HOME DELIVERY PROGRAMS OF NUTRITIOUS PANTRY GROCERIES AND PRODUCE TO SENIORS AND HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS IN THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY OF CHICAGO. THE PROGRAM WORKED WITH A LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE RATHER THAN RELYING ON CURRENT VOLUNTEERS. DECEMBER RESULTS FOR THE 10-MONTH DELIVERY PILOT WERE . . . AN ADDITIONAL 33,075 MEALS DELIVERED TO 485 HOMES . . . 67 HOUSEHOLDS THAT DID NOT HAVE A RELIABLE WAY TO ACCESS FOOD WERE ADDED TO OUR PARTNERS EXISTING PROGRAMS. COMMUNITY BENEFITS THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED INCLUDE 10 NEW DELIVERY DRIVERS HIRED; 2 PANTRY STAFF HIRED, AND 160+ VOLUNTEER HOURS REALLOCATED TO OTHER PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 2023 AT WHICH TIME THE TWO PANTRIES WILL ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
PILOTING AN IN-HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHICAGO MAYORS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COORDINATION CENTER BEGAN IN FEBRUARY 2023. EXPENSES WERE USED TO CREATE A DATABASE TO MANAGE THE PROGRAM OF 100 NEIGHBORS IN THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY RECEIVING PANTRY GROCERIES AND FRESH PRODUCE FOR 6 MONTHS. OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDE 4 LOCAL PANTRIES, 2 PRODUCE PROVIDERS, 1 DELIVERY SERVICE AND 8 SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Philips Vice Chairman | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Lorry Carlson Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Nasrin Thierer President | Officer | 10 | $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 | $266,838 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $266,838 |
| 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 | $266,838 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $988 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,875 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,456 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,609 |
| Office expenses | $764 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $10,375 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,067 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $229,521 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $229,521 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,750 |
| 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 | $4,750 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $224,771 |
| 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 | $229,521 |