Food Literacy Center
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $836.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 09/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-3973268
Organization Overview
Food Literacy Center is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Food Literacy Center employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Literacy Center 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 Literacy Center generated $836.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $640.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.5% 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
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES. WE TEACH CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COOKING, NUTRITION, GARDENING, AND ACTIVE PLAY TO IMPROVE OUR HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOR 42% OF SACRAMENTO ELEMENTARY CHILDREN WHO ARE FOOD AND NUTRITION INSECURE AND AT RISK FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASE, FOOD LITERACY CENTER IS THE ONLY PROVIDER OF HANDS-ON FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES AND BUILD HEALTHY HABITS. WE SHOW UP EVERY DAY WITH JOY AND BRAVERY TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, INCLUSIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR KIDS WHO NEED IT MOST. WE INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES! WE TEACH CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COOKING, NUTRITION, GARDENING, AND ACTIVE PLAY TO IMPROVE LIFELONG WELLNESS.WE CREATE POWER THROUGH KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION TO BUILD FLOURISHING AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.WHERE YOU LIVE AFFECTS HEALTH. FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION CREATES FOOD EQUITY, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES AT HIGHEST RISK FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASES. BY TEACHING YOUNG STUDENTS HOW TO GROW, COOK, AND EAT THEIR VEGETABLES, WERE ESTABLISHING HEALTHY HABITS THAT SUPPORT A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.BE PART OF THE SOLUTION: MAKE A DONATION ORVOLUNTEER. EMAIL INFO@FOODLITERACYCENTER.ORG
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amber K Stott CEO | Officer | 40 | $98,141 |
Sarah Modeste Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Justin Nordan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stacey Kauffman Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tawney Lambert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $67,415 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $711,660 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $66,477 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $779,075 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $57,750 |
| Investment income | $85 |
| 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 | $836,910 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,875 |
| 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. | $105,817 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,582 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $259,292 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,282 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,491 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,045 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,786 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,081 |
| Travel | $1,160 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,187 |
| Insurance | $3,654 |
| All other expenses | $28,808 |
| Total functional expenses | $640,370 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $552,319 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $504,143 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,615,544 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,191 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,757 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,698,954 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,252 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1 |
| Total liabilities | $46,253 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,049,860 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,602,841 |
| 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 | $2,698,954 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Food Literacy Center has awarded $21,875 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Rancho Cordova, CA PURPOSE: SCHOOL GARDEN EDUCATION CLASSES | $15,625 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: PARENT FITNESS AND NUTRITION ED | $6,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Food Literacy Center has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
F N L Foundation Indio, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Foodcorps Inc Portland, OR | $12,763,408 | $17,638,909 |
St Vincent Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Inc Los Angeles, CA | $40,415,031 | $11,098,361 |
Child Nutrition Program Of Southern California Inc La Mesa, CA | $1,219,764 | $5,741,090 |
Northwest Nutrition Service Portland, OR | $584,631 | $4,695,519 |
Pinnacle Prevention Corp Chandler, AZ | $169,925 | $4,037,332 |
Evergreen Child Care Inc Los Angeles, CA | $626,022 | $3,738,468 |
B J Enterprises Scottsdale, AZ | -$10,591 | $3,083,014 |
Institute For Natural Resources Concord, CA | $9,735,820 | $4,547,683 |
Mendocino Food And Nutrition Program Fort Bragg, CA | $2,084,140 | $2,174,625 |
Fresh Approach Concord, CA | $1,540,287 | $2,423,475 |
Shasta Senior Nutrition Program Redding, CA | $0 | $2,011,555 |
Better Food Foundation Portland, OR | $411,047 | $1,625,517 |