Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship Academy
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $920.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 08/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-2408286
Organization Overview
Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship Academy is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship Academy employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship Academy 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, Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship Academy generated $920.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $800.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.3% 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
DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS TO FACILITATE A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM. AS STUDENTS DEVELOP FOOD-BASED SOLUTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, THEY GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, AND POWERFUL. DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS, CHEFS, AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO INSPIRE YOUNG DETROITERS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES ROOTED IN FOOD--EXPERIENCES, WHICH OPEN DOORS, CREATE CONNECTIONS, AND CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE. FROM COOKING DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEALS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO FACILITATING COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY, TO DEVELOPING ARTISANAL FOOD PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH TO MARKET, STUDENTS LEARN BY TRANSFORMING THEIR IDEAS INTO REALITY. BY DEVELOPING FOOD-BASED SOLUTIONS IN AND FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF LEARNING TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS, IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS, AND GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, AND POWERFUL TO AFFE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY OPERATES AN EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEDICATED TO TRANFORMING THE LIVES OF YOUNG DETROITERS THROUGH FOOD AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY OFFERED 4 PROGRAMS DURING THE 2021 YEAR: THE AFTER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, AND THE SMALL BATCH PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 300 STUDENTS FROM 45 HIGH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SITES ACROSS DETROIT. SINCE COVID DFA HAS OPERATED MOSTLY VIRTUAL. STUDENTS JOINED THE DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY'S YOUTH-LED, YEARLONG AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM VIRTUALLY AND WERE SUPPORTED BY HOME DELIVERIES OF EQUIPMENT AND GROCERIES. THESE STUDENTS MET REGULARLY TO CREATE A FALL CAPSTONE PROJECT - AN ENTREPRENURIAL PROJECT INVITING YOUTH TO LEARN FROM LOCAL BUSINESS MENTORS WHILE DESIGNING THEIR OWN GOOD FOOD BUSINESS. THIS PROJECT ALLOWED STUDENTS TO EXPLORE FOOD SYSTEMS, CULINARY ARTS, BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. IN ADDITION, THIS PROJECT PROMOTED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AROUND FOOD.
THE SMALL BATCH DETROIT PROGRAM EMPLOYED 5 STUDENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF FOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS, ALONG WITH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HANDS-ON TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTORSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Rusciano Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $87,312 |
Noam Kimelman Board Chairm | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jackie Victor Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brittany Rhodes Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Tarver Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Desire Vincent-Levy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $111,447 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $688,584 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $800,031 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $120,115 |
| Investment income | $157 |
| 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 | $920,303 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,312 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,773 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $376,836 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,335 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,581 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $115 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,968 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,615 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,453 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,030 |
| Travel | $17,123 |
| 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 | $7,562 |
| Insurance | $15,603 |
| All other expenses | $7,388 |
| Total functional expenses | $800,707 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,054,171 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $82,750 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,810 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,475 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,523 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,926 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $10,000 |
| Other assets | $550 |
| Total assets | $1,205,205 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,488 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $41,488 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $939,842 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $223,875 |
| 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 | $1,205,205 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship Academy has recieved totaling $371,715.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FROM CLASSROOM TO KITCHEN AND CAREER | $150,000 |
Vera And Joseph Dresner Foundationinc West Bloomfield, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Russell Family Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR IMPORVING ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, SKILLS, AND CAPACITY | $27,500 |
Ford Motor Co Fund Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: FORD RESOURCE AND ENGAGEMENT CENTER | $25,000 |
Newmans Own Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: DETROIT FOOD & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY | $25,000 |
Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: WELLNESS WORKS! WITH DFA YOUTH | $20,000 |
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