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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Doron Comerchero Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $113,072 |
Irene O'connell Co Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $91,000 |
Francisco Estrada Co Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $91,000 |
Puiyee Tse Finance Manager | Officer | 12 | $31,051 |
Monica Martinez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Slack Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $333,788 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,634 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $307,497 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,831 |
Other employee benefits | $64,539 |
Payroll taxes | $59,636 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,966 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $92,354 |
Advertising and promotion | $240 |
Office expenses | $6,492 |
Information technology | $4,356 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,232 |
Travel | $15,179 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,324 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,445 |
Insurance | $8,677 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $992,719 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $558,721 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $581,890 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $80,248 |
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 | $11,851 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,275 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $15,335 |
Total assets | $1,262,320 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,643 |
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 | $15,335 |
Total liabilities | $26,978 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,108,039 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $127,303 |
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 | $1,262,320 |