Food Forward Inc
- Assets
- $17.5m
- Revenue
- $175.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 56
- Location
- North Hollywood, CA
- Founding
- 07/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 90-0678872
Organization Overview
Food Forward Inc is located in North Hollywood, CA. The organization was established in 2011. 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 12/2023, Food Forward Inc employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Forward 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 12/2023, Food Forward Inc generated $175.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $174.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.0% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Food Forward Inc has awarded 1,331 individual grants totaling $719,287,080. 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
FOOD FORWARD(R) IS ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT URBAN PRODUCE RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD FORWARD'S LARGE-SCALE WHOLESALE RECOVERY PROGRAM RECOVERS SURPLUS PRODUCE DONATED BY THE PALLET AND TRUCKLOAD FROM WHOLESALE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS AND GROWERS AT ITS PRODUCE PIT STOP TO DISTRIBUTE FREE-OF-CHARGE TO HUNGER RELIEF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.
THROUGH TWO VOLUNTEER-POWERED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, FOOD FORWARD ORGANIZES THOUSANDS OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY TO PARTICIPATE IN HARVESTS AND GLEANS THAT FIGHT HUNGER AND REDUCE FOOD WASTE. THE FLAGSHIP BACKYARD HARVEST PROGRAM PROVIDES FRUIT TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FROM HARVESTS LED BY VOLUNTEERS ON HUNDREDS OF FRUIT TREE PROPERTIES. THE FARMERS MARKET RECOVERY PROGRAM IS A MARKET-ENDORSED DONATION SYSTEM FOR FARMERS AND VENDORS WANTING TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER WITH THEIR UNSOLD PRODUCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Nahmias Founder/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $219,570 |
Robert Valencia Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Jason Crayne Treasurer (as Of 04/01/23) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Rhein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Christy Remey Chin Treasurer (thru 3/23)/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jedd Gold Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lg Builders Leasehold Improvements | 12/30/22 | $186,680 |
Jose Roque (Guerrero Refrigeration) Leasehold Improvements | 12/30/22 | $160,167 |
Supporting Strategies Accounting | 12/30/22 | $138,899 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $100,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $174,383,693 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $168,607,879 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $174,483,693 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $143,648 |
| Investment income | $533,259 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,272 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $329 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $175,170,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $168,489,542 |
| 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. | $593,905 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $335,259 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,400,016 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $86,948 |
| Other employee benefits | $655,463 |
| Payroll taxes | $281,398 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,840 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $167,483 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $49,729 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,258 |
| Office expenses | $31,588 |
| Information technology | $94,275 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $248,732 |
| Travel | $32,454 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $82,190 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $241,349 |
| Insurance | $78,780 |
| All other expenses | $965,651 |
| Total functional expenses | $174,912,851 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,652 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $454,155 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $934,792 |
| 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 | $129,743 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $900,113 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,204,885 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $776,536 |
| Total assets | $17,482,876 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $378,243 |
| 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 | $735,196 |
| Total liabilities | $1,113,439 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,419,645 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $949,792 |
| 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 | $17,482,876 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Food Forward Inc has awarded $168,392,317 in support to 180 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FARMLINK PROJECT PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION | $30,333,438 |
YMCA PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION | $9,943,594 |
MINISTERIO FARO DE LUZ PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION | $9,884,045 |
MONTE SION CENTER PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION | $7,253,176 |
MAHI INTERNATIONAL DBA BIENESTAR IS WELL-BEING PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION | $6,120,862 |
CHRISTIAN FOOD CENTER PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION | $5,910,067 |