Food Research & Action Center Inc
- Assets
- $11.1m
- Revenue
- $13.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7200739
Organization Overview
Food Research & Action Center Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1972. 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 12/2021, Food Research & Action Center Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Research & Action Center 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 Research & Action Center Inc generated $13.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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 2015, Food Research & Action Center Inc has awarded 530 individual grants totaling $31,017,198. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE STRUGGLING AGAINST POVERTY-RELATED HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILD NUTRITION: FRAC SEEKS TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD HUNGER, IMPROVE NUTRITION, IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY, IMPROVE HEALTH AND SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT, AND USE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.FRAC WORKS WITH LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL GROUPS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES TO ASSURE THAT AS MANY ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE ARE ENROLLED IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS SCHOOL BREAKFAST, SCHOOL LUNCH, THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AND AFTER SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS, AND THAT THE FOOD SERVED IS AS NUTRITIOUS AS POSSIBLE. FRAC PROVIDES RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, ANALYSIS, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MATERIALS AND REGRANTING.
SNAP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS): FRAC WORKS WITH NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GROUPS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE SNAP (FORMERLY FOOD STAMPS) BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES. THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REGRANTING, AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, ANALYSIS, AND DESCRIPTIONS OF MODEL APPROACHES, FRAC ASSISTS IN GETTING SNAP TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, IMMIGRANTS, OLDER ADULTS, UNEMPLOYED PERSONS AND OTHER PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET.
EARLY CHILDHOOD NUTRITION: THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS TO LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, FRAC WORKS TO REDUCE HUNGER, IMPROVE NUTRITION AND THEREBY IMPROVE THE FOOD SECURITY, ECONOMIC SECURITY, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, SCHOOL READINESS AND WELL-BEING OF INFANTS AND PRESCHOOLERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Luis Guardia President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $300,262 |
Ellen M Vollinger Snap Director | 40 | $199,222 | |
Ellen Susan Teller Chief Govt Affairs Officer | 40 | $181,283 | |
Colleen Barton Communications Director | 40 | $172,469 | |
Crystal Fitzsimons Dir. School & Out Of School | 40 | $163,090 | |
Geraldine Henchy Dir. Nutrition Policy | 40 | $156,979 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $10,482 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $974,279 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,463,091 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,447,852 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $551,550 |
| Investment income | $10,290 |
| 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 | $13,011,283 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,983,208 |
| 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. | $549,294 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,513 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,719,609 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $150,343 |
| Other employee benefits | $470,822 |
| Payroll taxes | $328,683 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,236 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,355 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $750,833 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $98,992 |
| Information technology | $341,228 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $370,636 |
| Travel | $3,677 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $284,148 |
| Interest | $9,012 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,488 |
| Insurance | $17,003 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,288,670 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,052,673 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,256,814 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,720,879 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $281,182 |
| 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 | $90,909 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $332,169 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,347,100 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,081,726 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,096,422 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $90,000 |
| 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 | $523,036 |
| Total liabilities | $1,709,458 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,465,206 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,907,062 |
| 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 | $11,081,726 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Food Research & Action Center Inc has awarded $5,078,331 in support to 83 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Federal Nutrition | $625,000 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: Federal Nutrition | $444,542 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: Federal Nutrition | $291,267 |
Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: Federal Nutrition | $213,307 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Federal Nutrition | $140,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Federal Nutrition | $125,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Food Research & Action Center Inc has recieved totaling $4,723,580.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: HEALTHIER FOOD FOR ALL | $1,500,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING THE FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO STEM THE TIDE OF COVID-19 RELATED HUNGER AND POVERTY | $1,334,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING THE FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO STEM THE TIDE OF COVID-19 RELATED HUNGER AND POVERTY | $916,000 |
Newmans Own Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: ADVANCING PROFOUND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD HUNGER | $250,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $175,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT NATIONAL ADVOCACY RELATED TO NUTRITION SUPPORTS | $111,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Meals On Wheels America Arlington, VA | $39,209,514 | $71,254,608 |
Bread For The City Inc Washington, DC | $63,140,475 | $25,115,951 |
The Society Of Saint Andrew Inc Big Island, VA | $6,276,921 | $21,122,125 |
Dc Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | $45,835,881 | $30,154,665 |
Marthas Table Washington, DC | $73,899,963 | $20,164,385 |
Food Research & Action Center Inc Washington, DC | $11,081,726 | $13,011,283 |
School Nutrition Association Inc Arlington, VA | $16,052,555 | $7,166,354 |
Bread For The World Inc Washington, DC | $10,817,860 | $6,419,987 |
Lexington Market Inc Baltimore, MD | $34,272,754 | $5,979,904 |
Means Database Inc Washington, DC | $202,250 | $395,546 |
Pauls Place Inc Baltimore, MD | $14,169,802 | $2,887,812 |
A Gift From Ben Inc Williamsburg, VA | $40,903 | $2,555,579 |