Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc

Organization Overview

Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (J12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Chain Workers Alliance 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 12/2021, Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $823.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $478,100. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FOOD CHAIN WORKERS ALLIANCE IS A COALITION OF WORKER-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MEMBERS PLANT, HARVEST, PROCESS, PACK, TRANSPORT, PREPARE, SERVE, AND SELL FOOD, ORGANIZING TO IMPROVE WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ALL WORKERS ALONG THE FOOD CHAIN. THE ALLIANCE WORKS TOGETHER TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT RESPECTS WORKERS' RIGHTS, BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE, IN WHICH EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GROWTH & LEARNING: IN THIS PROGRAM AREA WE ORGANIZE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMIT FOR FOOD WORKERS. IN 2021, OUR TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED VIRTUALLY AND INCLUDED TWO WORKER LEADER COHORTS AND A POPULAR EDUCATION SERIES. WE PROVIDED TRAININGS TO 192 PEOPLE IN 2021.


MOVEMENT-BUILDING: WE SUPPORTED ONGOING WORK WITH THE HEAL (HEALTH ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE LABOR) FOOD ALLIANCE WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON DIFFERENT ISSUES RELATED TO IMPROVING THE FOOD SYSTEM. WE ALSO STRENGTHENED EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILT NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF ALLIANCES AND NETWORKS. WE LAUNCHED A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.


CAMPAIGNS AND MESSAGING: WE PROVIDED SOCIAL MEDIA AND PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS' CAMPAIGNS AND IN SUPPORT OF CAMPAIGNS FOR THE GOOD FOOD PURCHASING PROGRAM. WE SUPPORTED RE-GRANTING TO MEMBERS FOR LANGUAGE JUSTICE NEEDS. WE ALSO INCREASED OUR CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SPANISH INTERPRETATION FOR ALL TRAININGS AND MEMBER MEETINGS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sonia Singh
Co-Director
$77,500
Suzanne Adely
Co-Director
$77,500
Sophie Miyoshi
Chair
$0
Rosanna Rodriguez
Treasurer
$0
Nezahualcoyotl Xiuhtecutli
Secretary
$0
Gabriel Morales
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,650
Fundraising events$18,162
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$968,873
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$991,685
Total Program Service Revenue$36,491
Investment income $1,009
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,112
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,026,764

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc has awarded $75,200 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: DONATION - REGRANTING FROM KELLOGG GRANT HEAL (KELLOGS)

$70,000

WORKERS CENTER OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Syracuse, NY

PURPOSE: DONATION - LEADERSHIP PROJECT / COMMUNICATIONS

$5,200
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $546,005.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM

$200,000
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: BLACK AGENCY - ORGANIZING FOR HEALTH AND EQUITY: TO SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF THE ORGANIZATION AND RESIDENT LEADERS IN SUPPORTING BLACK HEALTH EQUITY IN LONG BEACH.

$100,000
Panta Rhea Foundation Inc

La Jolla, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$85,000
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: BLACK LIVES MATTER LONG BEACH - ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND HEALING SUPPORTS FOR BLACK COMMUNITY LEADERS AND RESIDENTS TO ADVANCE HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY IN LONG BEACH.

$65,000
Rosenthal Family Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000
Santa Barbara Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: EMPLOYMENT, JOB RELATED

$25,000
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