Foodwhat Incorporated

Organization Overview

Foodwhat Incorporated is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Foodwhat Incorporated employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foodwhat Incorporated 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, Foodwhat Incorporated generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $836.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOODWHAT?! IS A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND FOOD JUSTICE ORGANIZATION. HERE YOUTH ENGAGE IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH LAND, FOOD, AND EACH OTHER IN WAYS THAT ARE GROUNDED IN LOVE AND JUSTICE. WE PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SPACE WHERE YOUTH DEFINE AND CULTIVATE THEIR EMPOWERMENT, LIBERATION, WELLBEING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN 2021, WE ADVANCED OUR MODEL TO DEEPEN JOB TRAINING AND ALSO PROVIDE A MORE SUSTAINABLE HOURLY WAGE TO YOUTH DURING THE ECONIMIC DOWNTURN. WE ADAPTED OUR PROGRAM TO INCLUDE MORE HEALING AND MENTAL HEALTH CONTENT, LIKE OUR "FOOD AS MEDICINE" WORKSHOP, OUR MENTAL HEALTH COPING STRATEGY ORIGAMI PROJECT, AND OUR HEALING HERBAL TEA MAKING SESSION. THROUGH GROW YOUR OWN, YOUTH RECEIVD BUCKETS AND PLANT STARTS THAT THEY USED TO GROW PRODUCE IN THEIR HOMES. COOK AT HOME INVITED YOUTH TO TRANSFORM THEIR FAMILY CSAS AND MEAL KITS INTO HEALTHY MEALS FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOME, SOMETIMES WITH THEIR FAMILIES. IN THE SUMMER, YOUTH CONTINUED TENDING THE FARM, COOKING AND SHARING MEALS, AND ENGAGEIGN IN WORKSHOPS THAT FOCUSED ON SUBJECTS FROM FINANCIAL LITERACY TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. YOUTH HARVESTED APPROXIMATELY 4,000 LBS. OF PRODUCDE TO TAKE HOME IN THEIR FAMILY CSA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Doron Comerchero
Executive Dir.
$113,029
Puiyee Tse
Finance Manager
$32,550
Ron Slack
Treasurer
$0
Monica Martinez
Secretary
$0
Cesario Ruiz
Vice President
$0
Elisa Orona
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$43,812
Related organizations$0
Government grants $224,408
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$903,800
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,172,020
Total Program Service Revenue$2,712
Investment income $725
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 $1,175,457

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Foodwhat Incorporated has recieved totaling $456,514.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
David And Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: LOCAL GRANTMAKING

$100,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: FOSTERING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

$75,000
Newmans Own Foundation

Westport, CT

PURPOSE: FOOD, WHAT?!: BUILDING YOUTH POWER THROUGH ORGANIC FARMING, NOURISHING FOOD, AND LOVING COMMUNITY

$75,000
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Aptos, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

$49,150
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Youth Development

$40,000
Foundation For California Community Colleges

Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: FRESH SUCCESS

$32,595
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