United Fresh Start Foundation
- Assets
- $588.1k
- Revenue
- $243.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 54-1880528
Organization Overview
United Fresh Start Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Fresh Start Foundation 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 06/2021, United Fresh Start Foundation generated $243.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (27.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.9k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Fresh Start Foundation has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $2,580,944. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INCREASE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE UNITED FRESH START FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH KIDS DEVELOP HEALTHY BODIES, MINDS,AND EATING HABITS BY INCREASING CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WHERE THEY LIVE,LEARN,AND PLAY. WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS IN THREE AREAS:1. IN SCHOOLS REACHING KIDS FROM PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY AND DURING SCHOOL-BASED EVENTS. THE SALAD BAR PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH A SALAD BAR THROUGH WHICH TO SERVE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. SALAD BARS ARE A VISUALLY APPEALING WAY TO HIGHLIGHT FRESH PRODUCE CHOICES TO STUDENTS. SALAD BARS ALSO SUPPORT SCHOOLS IN MEETING SCHOOL LUNCH NUTRITION STANDARDS REQUIRING A COLORFUL VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE PROVIDED EACH WEEK.2. IN COMMUNITIES REACHING KIDS EVERYWHERE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL, INCLUDING DURING EVENINGS,WEEKENDS,AND IN SUMMER. THE UNITED FRESH START FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM EXTENDS THE FOUNDATION'S WORK BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY, PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ON THE WEEKENDS, DURING THE SUMMER, AND THROUGH OTHER CREATIVE VENUES. GRANTS OF UP TO $2,500 ARE OFFERED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO INCREASING CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND HELPING KIDS DEVELOP LIFELONG HEALTHY EATING HABITS.3. IN THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRY REACHING KIDS BY LINKING UNITED FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION MEMBER COMPANIES TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE UNIQUE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND INSIGHTS, ENABLING THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Mcneece Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Stenzel President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tyler Deutsch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bil Goldfield Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Dinovo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Gordon Director | 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 | $246,860 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $246,860 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $100 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,000 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $242,960 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,529 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,326 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $205,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $231,855 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $572,673 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,455 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $588,128 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $459,789 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $128,339 |
| 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 | $588,128 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Fresh Start Foundation has awarded $397,102 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: DONATIONS OF SALAD BARS TO SCHOOLS | $153,551 |
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: DONATIONS OF SALAD BARS TO SCHOOLS | $153,551 |
Brentwood, MO PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $15,000 |
Brentwood, MO PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $15,000 |
FOODSHARE SOUTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $10,000 |
LOS ANGELES FOOD POLICY COUNCIL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that United Fresh Start Foundation has recieved totaling $188,010.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
California Giant Foundation Watsonville, CA | | $158,010 |
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
School Nutrition Foundation Arlington, VA | $4,873,437 | $964,503 |
Partnership For Food Safety Education Inc Arlington, VA | $449,070 | $829,358 |
Food On The Stove Inc Washington, DC | $112,318 | $409,000 |
Vegetarian Resource Group Baltimore, MD | $1,003,693 | $219,673 |
United Fresh Start Foundation Washington, DC | $588,128 | $242,960 |
Doctor Yum Project Spotsylvania, VA | $178,231 | $194,836 |
Healthy Living Inc Washington, DC | $5,936 | $0 |