Local Food Hub
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Founding
- 06/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-4137130
Organization Overview
Local Food Hub is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Local Food Hub employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Local Food Hub 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, Local Food Hub generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LOCAL FOOD HUB IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH VIRGINIA FARMERS TO INCREASE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARKET ACCESS LOCAL FOOD HUB WORKS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MARKETS FOR FARMERS IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND ACROSS THE STATE. THOUGH IT IS NO LONGER AN OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PANDEMIC IT CREATED THE FIRST DRIVE- THROUGH, PREORDER FARMERS MARKET IN THE AREA TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WITH FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS AND SMALL FARMERS NEEDING TO REACH CUSTOMERS. THE TWICE- WEEKLY MARKETS HAVE BEEN A LIFELINE FOR CONSUMERS AND FARMERS ALIKE AND REINVESTED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY, WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE FARMS.
FOOD ACCESS LOCAL FOOD HUB IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCAL FOOD. IN 2020, ITS FRESH FARMACY PROGRAM EXPANDED TO SERVE MORE THAN 600 HOUSEHOLDS EACH WEEK AND PARTNERED WITH OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES TO OFFER HOME DELIVERY AND OTHER SERVICES. THIS ALLOWED HIGH-RISK PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS FRESH PRODUCE WHILE SAFELY SHELTERING IN PLACE AND PROVIDED AN IMPORTANT OUTLET FOR FARMERS. LOCAL FOOD HUB CONTINUED TO PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD JUSTICE AND HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS.
GROWER SERVICES LOCAL FOOD HUB PROVIDES CRITICAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AREA FARMERS WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON FOOD SAFETY AND FAIRNESS IN FARMING. IT HAS HELPED DOZENS OF FARMERS GET FOOD SAFETY CERTIFIED, IS DEVELOPING THE FIRST FOOD SAFETY APP SPECIFICALLY FOR SMALL FARMS AND IS CREATING A BLACK FARMER DIRECTORY TO INCREASE PURCHASING FROM BIPOC FARMERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristen Suokko Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $66,874 |
Robin Gilliland Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Byrd Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Payne Fife Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Beasley Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Martha Hodgkins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $393,861 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $462,050 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $855,911 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $465,371 |
| Investment income | $10,851 |
| 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 | $1,343,163 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $355,181 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,425 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,306 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,959 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,350 |
| Office expenses | $18,100 |
| Information technology | $500 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,334 |
| Travel | $3,030 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,348 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,481 |
| All other expenses | $3,178 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,173,403 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,156 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $505,752 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,597 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,875 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,541 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,000 |
| Other assets | $480,965 |
| Total assets | $1,060,886 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,260 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $56,260 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,004,626 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,060,886 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Local Food Hub has recieved totaling $226,940.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
J M R Barker Foundation Waltham, MA PURPOSE: SPECIAL PROJECT | $76,000 |
Sentara Healthcare Norfolk, VA PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP WITH VIRGINIA FARMERS | $50,000 |
Oak Hill Fund Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE FRESH FARMACY PROGRAM FOR 2021, FOCUSING ON SITES WITH THE HIGHEST NEED, INCLUDING THE WESTHAVEN NURSING CLINIC, SOUTHWOOD, AND SENTARA STARR HILL CLINIC. | $30,000 |
Hartfield Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: BLACK AND BROWN FARM | $15,000 |
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: 2021 ENRICHING COMMUNITIES GRANT | $12,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Memphis Convention And Visitors Bureau Memphis, TN | $38,589,779 | $17,172,027 |
Purchase Area Development District Inc Mayfield, KY | $0 | $14,269,202 |
Tennessee Technology Development Corporation Nashville, TN | $18,062,853 | $12,109,273 |
Riverfront Development Corporation Memphis, TN | $39,591,502 | $20,233,137 |
Chattanooga Area Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Chattanooga, TN | $6,892,228 | $12,124,566 |
East Baltimore Development Inc Baltimore, MD | $12,751,192 | $30,262,944 |
Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development Inc Rocky Mount, NC | $2,214,551 | $9,450,498 |
Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Inc Alexandria, VA | $1,919,174 | $9,268,061 |
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Rockville, MD | $2,827,028 | $7,933,113 |
The Center For Kentucky Rural Economic Development Inc Somerset, KY | $52,726,644 | $7,680,890 |
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation London, KY | $130,461,604 | $9,285,837 |
National Skills Coalition Washington, DC | $13,426,049 | $8,828,304 |