Farestart
- Assets
- $25.2m
- Revenue
- $20.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 250
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 06/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1546757
Organization Overview
Farestart is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Farestart employed 250 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farestart 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, Farestart generated $20.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 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 2014, Farestart has awarded 97 individual grants totaling $2,803,851. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FARESTART TRANSFORMS LIVES, DISRUPTS POVERTY AND NOURISHES COMMUNITIES THROUGH FOOD, LIFE SKILLS AND JOB TRAINING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
FARESTART ENGAGED 278 APPLICANTS, ENROLLED 182, AND FACILITATED 117 JOB PLACEMENTS IN 2021 THROUGH THE ADULT CULINARY, YOUTH BARISTA, AND YOUTH CULINARY PROGRAMS. FARESTART DIVESTED THE CATALYST KITCHENS MEMBER NETWORK INTO A STAND ALONE ENTITY IN 2021 WHILE ITS CONSULTING PRACTICE SUPPORTED 70 UNIQUE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH NEW PROGRAMS, SCALING EXISTING PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDING TRAINING. IN 2021, FARESTART PRODUCED AND SERVED 1,978,494 MEALS TO THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Dunleavy-Stowell CEO | Officer | 40 | $317,090 |
Ryan Dean CFO | Officer | 40 | $186,413 |
Emily Ditty Cdo | Officer | 40 | $183,853 |
Matthew Gurney VP Enterpris | Officer | 40 | $165,874 |
Marcus Bryant Cpio | Officer | 40 | $164,699 |
Renee Martin VP Catalyst | 40 | $131,521 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Isoutsource It Support | 12/30/21 | $306,704 |
Garuda Labs Inc Temp Labor | 12/30/21 | $123,666 |
Gourmondo Catering Meal Production | 12/30/21 | $109,738 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,519,522 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,803,094 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,782,421 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,885,905 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,105,037 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $318,566 |
| Investment income | $17,310 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$264,073 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,029,585 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,206,425 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,957 |
| 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. | $1,017,929 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $574,995 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,422,377 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $213,270 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,000,228 |
| Payroll taxes | $823,026 |
| Fees for services: Management | $52,204 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,134 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,413 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $75,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $848,509 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,175 |
| Office expenses | $329,772 |
| Information technology | $277,997 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $934,766 |
| Travel | $21,443 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $62,512 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $454,100 |
| Insurance | $133,455 |
| All other expenses | $345,665 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,306,993 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,886,277 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,501,332 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,235,718 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $283,569 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $134,276 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $267,010 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,259,105 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,682,297 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $25,249,584 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,312,497 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $133,778 |
| 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 | $58,158 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $14,527 |
| Total liabilities | $1,518,960 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,152,846 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,577,778 |
| 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 | $25,249,584 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Farestart has awarded $1,688,850 in support to 53 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: MEALS | $100,000 |
Rochester, NY PURPOSE: MEALS | $100,000 |
Winston Salem, NC PURPOSE: MEALS | $100,000 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: MEALS | $100,000 |
San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: MEALS | $81,000 |
Trenton, NJ PURPOSE: MEALS | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Farestart has recieved totaling $25,475.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Peter A & Marion W Schwartz Fam Foundation Tr Canandaigua, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Sharkey Foundation Ashland, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
Kawabe Memorial Fund Aka Harry S Kawabe Trust Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,500 |
The Arbutus Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Lowen Family Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
Ehrlich Donnan Foundation Bainbridge Island, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $975 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Worksystems Inc Portland, OR | $8,573,665 | $25,219,791 |
Farestart Seattle, WA | $25,249,584 | $20,206,425 |
Career Path Services-Employment And Training Spokane, WA | $3,840,568 | $14,724,825 |
Carpenters Employers Apprenticeship & Training Tr Fund Western Wash Kent, WA | $76,810,852 | $18,647,454 |
Wtia Workforce Institute Issaquah, WA | $6,744,396 | $12,393,362 |
Northwest Laborers-Employers Train Bothell, WA | $25,481,278 | $14,853,369 |
Construction Industry Training Council Of Washington Bellevue, WA | $12,263,211 | $7,748,855 |
Northwest Youth Corps Eugene, OR | $6,403,565 | $10,014,381 |
Willamette Workforce Partnership Salem, OR | $1,486,134 | $9,256,119 |
United Association Apprenticeship & Journeymen Training Trust Fund tualatin, OR | $28,112,501 | $12,316,712 |
Oregon-Washington Carpenters Emplyr Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund Portland, OR | $25,539,386 | $9,684,142 |
Willamette Carpenter Training Center Inc Portland, OR | $1,858,962 | $7,895,288 |