Food Connects
- Assets
- $827.7k
- Revenue
- $866.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Brattleboro, VT
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-2372533
Organization Overview
Food Connects is located in Brattleboro, VT. The organization was established in 2014. 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 Connects employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Connects 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 Connects generated $866.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $980.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.2% 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
TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY FARM AND FOOD CONNECTIONS IN CLASSROOMS, CAFETERIAS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARM TO SCHOOLTHE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EVOLVE TO ENGAGE SCHOOLS THROUGH ALL THEIR TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS. 2021 BROUGHT A NEW FOCUS TO OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND INCREASED IMPORTANCE OF THE SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES. OUR SUMMER SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM EXPANDED TO MORE SCHOOLS, OVERALL TEACHER ENGAGEMENT INCREASED IN SUPPORT OF THEIR OUTDOOR EDUCATION NEEDS (DUE TO COVID) AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.LOCAL FOOD PURCHASING INCREASED 56% TO OVER $200,000. WE FOCUSED ON MAKING SURE THAT STAFF, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES KNEW MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM AND WHERE THE FOOD WAS COMING FROM. UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAD TO CANCEL MOST EVENTS AGAIN. CATALYSTWE CONTINUED TO WORK TOWARDS BUILDING GREATER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM, HOSTING REGULAR CONVERSATIONS WITH A VARIETY OF PARTNERS TO BETTER COORDINATE EFFORTS ESPECIALLY IN THE EMERGENCY FOOD SYSTEM. THESE REGULAR CONVERSATIONS CONTINUE TO EVOLVE BASED ON INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY OF PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS.FOOD HUBONCE AGAIN, THE FOOD HUB ENTERPRISE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH, SUPPORTING MORE PRODUCERS TO FIND NEW WAYS TO REACH NEW MARKETS. THE FOOD HUB ALSO PLAYED A ROLE IN MAKING SURE RETAIL OUTLETS, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS, HAD ACCESS TO FOOD, AS THE TRADITIONAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STRUGGLED WITH THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND LABOR SHORTAGES. WE ADDED A MORE FORMAL ROLE IN PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PRODUCERS, AIMING TO DO MORE OF THAT WITH A FOCUS ON GETTING PRODUCERS READY FOR WHOLESALE AND FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. WE CONTINUE TO BUILD STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER FOOD SYSTEM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS EDUCATING CONSUMERS ABOUT WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM. ALL FOOD SALES REVENUE WAS USED TO COVER COSTS OF OPERATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Renouf President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Hamilton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Marchev Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Francis Sopper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Betsy Gentile Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Brennan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $108,155 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $571,432 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $679,587 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $59,417 |
| Investment income | $348 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,617 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $116,420 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $866,389 |
| 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 | $526,793 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,829 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,070 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,665 |
| Office expenses | $3,460 |
| Information technology | $4,526 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $61,223 |
| Travel | $2,799 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,833 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $83,108 |
| Insurance | $23,092 |
| All other expenses | $48,786 |
| Total functional expenses | $980,595 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,572 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $187,137 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $99,511 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $393,261 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $41,249 |
| Total assets | $827,730 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,908 |
| 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 | $203,164 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $294,072 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $533,658 |
| 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 | $827,730 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Food Connects has recieved totaling $392,418.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $130,358 |
High Meadows Fund Inc Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT TWO PHASES OF GROWTH IN FOOD CONNECTS' FOOD HUB OVER TWO YEARS, TO FU | $95,000 |
Claneil Foundation Inc Plymouth Meeting, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $70,000 |
John Merck Fund Harrison, NY PURPOSE: TO INCREASE INTER-FOOD HUB TRANSACTIONS AND SALES, WHILE ALSO BUILDING MORE EFFICIENT SYSTEMS AND ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF NEW ENGLAND FOOD HUB NETWORKS. | $45,000 |
Fresh Sound Foundation Inc Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $40,000 |
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $12,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Childrens Community Services Inc Jamaica, NY | $16,204,658 | $61,833,370 |
Foodlink Inc Rochester, NY | $12,495,538 | $50,797,539 |
Rethink Food Nyc Inc New York, NY | $24,716,191 | $29,334,574 |
Project Bread - The Walk For Hunger Inc East Boston, MA | $11,948,413 | $15,098,686 |
Tomche Shabbos Of Rockland County Monsey, NY | $3,190,088 | $8,439,711 |
Interfaith Nutrition Network Hempstead, NY | $10,559,882 | $10,681,917 |
St Johns Bread & Life Program Inc Brooklyn, NY | $8,308,596 | $7,077,565 |
Boston Area Gleaners Inc Acton, MA | $5,396,284 | $7,361,756 |
Urban Food Initiative Dorchester, MA | $4,670,593 | $4,930,418 |
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine New York, NY | $1,103,625 | $3,644,862 |
Lasagna Love Inc Williamstown, MA | $142,703 | $3,275,591 |
Food Link Inc Arlington, MA | $6,530,606 | $4,394,234 |