Western Association Of Food Chains Inc is located in Lakewood, CA. The organization was established in 1983. 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. As of 12/2021, Western Association Of Food Chains Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Association Of Food Chains 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, Western Association Of Food Chains Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR USE IN THE ENHANCEMENT AND GROWTH OF FOOD INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD INDUSTRY EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
FOOD INDUSTRY EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
FOOD INDUSTRY CONVENTION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carole Christianson COO | Officer | 40 | $428,469 |
Pat Posey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Greg Mcniff President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Scott Drew Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Alston Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rebecca Calvin Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,496,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,496,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $331,996 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $548,264 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,488,760 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,881,959 |
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. | $428,469 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $384,162 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $69,507 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $30,046 |
Payroll taxes | $32,653 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,300 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $51,619 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $91,988 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $30,250 |
Office expenses | $9,040 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,897 |
Travel | $4,637 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,036 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,965 |
All other expenses | $21,253 |
Total functional expenses | $3,079,531 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $648,039 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $472,034 |
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 | $233,821 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,825,415 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $12,500 |
Total assets | $16,191,809 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,256,965 |
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 | $1,256,965 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,836,712 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,098,132 |
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 | $16,191,809 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Western Association Of Food Chains Inc has recieved totaling $30,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Zacky Family Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Hollywood Food Coalition Los Angeles, CA | $2,007,696 | $4,889,589 |
Vegan Outreach Inc Sacramento, CA | $1,835,632 | $3,857,302 |
Extrafood Org Kentfield, CA | $1,043,116 | $3,726,496 |
Western Association Of Food Chains Inc Lakewood, CA | $16,191,809 | $2,488,760 |
Kitchens For Good San Diego, CA | $2,990,533 | $3,877,346 |
Rusted Gate Farm Central Point, OR | $26,968,465 | $736,907 |
Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods Sebastopol, CA | $1,648,475 | $1,990,232 |
Napa Valley Grapegrowers Foundation Napa, CA | $6,857,190 | $2,606,656 |
American Vineyard Foundation Napa, CA | $3,293,830 | $1,528,947 |
Sustainable Agriculture And Food Systems Funders Santa Barbara, CA | $2,132,633 | $1,752,971 |
Marys Kitchen Orange, CA | $2,740,511 | $1,686,151 |
Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors Association Portland, OR | $170,887 | $448,533 |