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 12/2022, Foodwhat Incorporated employed 41 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 12/2022, Foodwhat Incorporated generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $992.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 6 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

2022

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

YOUTH FROM WATSONVILLE TO SANTA CRUZ JOIN THE FOODWHAT CREW THROUGH OUR SPRING INTERNSHIP, SUMMER JOB TRAINING AND FALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. FOODWHAT YOUTH USE ORGANIC FARMING, NOURISHING FOOD AND LOVING COMMUNITY AS VEHICLES TO GROW ON THEIR OWN TERMS AND IN LASTING WAYS. AS A FOODWHAT CREW, WE GROW, COOK, EAT AND DISTRIBUTE FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING LOCAL FOOD JUSTICE ISSUES.70+ YOUTH JOIN OUR SPRING INTERNSHIP WHERE THEY CONNECT THEIR HANDS IN THE SOIL, PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS, COOK, AND EAT TOGETHER. NEXT, 30+ YOUTH DEEPEN THEIR GROWTH DURING OUR SUMMER JOB, FOCUSING ON PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH FARM, FOOD AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS. IN THE FALL PROJECT, 20+ YOUTH CONTINUE THESE PROJECTS IN CO-LEADERSHIP ROLES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Doron Comerchero
Executive Dir.
$113,072
Irene O'connell
Co Exec. Dir.
$91,000
Francisco Estrada
Co Exec. Dir.
$91,000
Puiyee Tse
Finance Manager
$31,051
Monica Martinez
Treasurer
$0
Ron Slack
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$83,105
Related organizations$0
Government grants $382,888
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$704,666
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,170,659
Total Program Service Revenue$5,175
Investment income $1,083
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$11,043
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,165,874

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