Vegetarian Resource Group
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $219.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 01/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1279034
Organization Overview
Vegetarian Resource Group is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1983. 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, Vegetarian Resource Group employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vegetarian Resource Group 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, Vegetarian Resource Group generated $219.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $234.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN DIETS AND LIFESTYLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: VEGETARIAN BOOKS,VIDEOS, AND BROCHURES. VRG BROCHURES DISTRIBUTED INCLUDE VEGETARIAN NUTRITION FOR TEENAGERS, UNADIETA VEGETARIANA, VEGETARIANISM IN A NUTSHELL, HEART HEALTHY EATING,VEGANISM IN A NUTSHELL,I LOVE ANIMALS AND BROCCOLI SHOPPING BASKET, I LOVE ANIMALS AND BROCCOLI COLORING BOOK, SAVE OUR WATER. VRG BOOKS INCLUDE SIMPLY VEGAN, MEATLESS MEALS FOR WORKING PEOPLE, VEGAN HANDBOOK, LOWFAT JEWISH VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK, VEGAN IN VOLUME, VEGAN MEALS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES, VEGAN SEAFOOD, NO CHOLESTEROL PASSOVER RECIPES, CONVENIENTLY VEGAN, VEGAN MEALS FOR ONE OR TWO, VEGANS KNOW HOW TO PARTY.
VEGETARIAN JOURNAL - PRODUCTION, PROMOTION & MAILING OF VEGETARIAN JOURNAL FOUR TIMES A YEAR. 8,000 COPIES IN PRINT AND ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEB. ALL NUTRITION ARTICLES ARE REVIEWED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN. INCLUDES NUTRITION HOTLINE DIETITIAN ANSWERING CONSUMERS' QUESTIONS, NOTES FROM THE VRG SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT, VEGETARIAN ACTION, VEGAN COOKING TIPS, FOODSERVICE IDEAS, VEGAN RECIPES, REVIEW OF NEW VEGAN PRODUCTS AND BOOKS, VRG RESEARCH ON VEGETARIANISM, INFORMATION FOR DIETITANS, A REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS RELATED TO VEGETARIANISM.
ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESSES, FOODSERVICES, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, STUDENTS, CONSUMERS, MEMBERS, MEDIA, RESTAURANTS, AND SCHOOLS-CLASSES (12); SCHOLARSHIPS; INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS;PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS, CLUBS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS;EDUCATIONAL EVENTS;PRESENTATIONS AT CONSUMER, FOODSERVICE, AND PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES; BOOTHS AT CONFERENCES (10); ESSAY CONTEST; MEDIA (ONGOING), CONSULTING WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, FOOD SERVICES, AND BUSINESSES HELPING VEGETARIANS (24); WEBSITE (OVER 100,000 UNIQUE VISITORS PER MONTH); E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS(20,000).
RESEARCH - BY REGISTERED DIETITIANS, VOLUNTEERS, AND INTERNS. IN-DEPTH STUDIES USED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC (6); RESEARCH: INGREDIENTS IN FOODS, RESTAURANTS, STATISTICS AND POLLS ON VEGETARIANS, HEALTH ISSUES, FOODSERVICES QUESTIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Stahler Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $35,500 |
Debra Wasserman Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $35,500 |
Reed Mangels PHD Rd Board Member | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Jerome Marcus MD Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brad Scott MBA Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wayne Smeltz PHD Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $175,856 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $175,856 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,346 |
| Investment income | $22,870 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $219,673 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,110 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,400 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,270 |
| Fees for services: Management | $7,539 |
| 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 | $3,447 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,533 |
| Information technology | $1,638 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,000 |
| Travel | $365 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,386 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,879 |
| All other expenses | $5,112 |
| Total functional expenses | $234,638 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $874,330 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $20,339 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,476 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,997 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $48,060 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $52,489 |
| Total assets | $1,003,693 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,930 |
| 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 | $33,353 |
| Total liabilities | $46,283 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $919,910 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,500 |
| 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 | $1,003,693 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vegetarian Resource Group has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Pietro Rotondi Foundation Huntington Beach, CA PURPOSE: PROMOTE PLANT BASED NUTRITION | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Food Trust Philadelphia, PA | $3,706,781 | $7,625,866 |
American Society For Parenteral & Silver Spring, MD | $6,580,902 | $5,242,649 |
Child Nutrition Inc Warrenton, VA | $413,880 | $3,720,371 |
T & T Tutor World Inc Upper Marlboro, MD | $532,490 | $3,666,155 |
A Well-Fed World Washington, DC | $1,867,251 | $3,067,643 |
Nutritionfacts Org Inc Takoma Park, MD | $1,804,790 | $2,439,792 |
First Step To Nutrition Inc Wellsboro, PA | $340,254 | $1,795,985 |
Farm To Table Buy Local Pittsburgh, PA | $98,669 | $1,059,560 |
School Nutrition Foundation Arlington, VA | $4,873,437 | $964,503 |
Bi-County Nutrition Program Inc Clarksburg, WV | $1,036,492 | $1,127,568 |
Partnership For Food Safety Education Inc Arlington, VA | $449,070 | $829,358 |
Jewish Veg Pittsburgh, PA | $3,903 | $480,863 |