Food For Climate League Inc
- Assets
- $250.5k
- Revenue
- $599.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Evanston, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-2916598
Organization Overview
Food For Climate League Inc is located in Evanston, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food For Climate League Inc 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, Food For Climate League Inc generated $599.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $364.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 76.9% per year over the past 3 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE WORKING TO CREATE NEW FOOD AND CLIMATE NARRATIVES THAT DEMOCRATIZE SUSTAINABLE EATING BY UNDERTAKING IN-DEPTH COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSUMER INSIGHTS RESEARCH ON FOOD BEHAVIORS AND CLIMATE PSYCHOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED A TWO-HOUR VIRTUAL WORKSHOP, HOW TO TALK ABOUT FOOD AND CLIMATE: MAKING CLIMATE-SMART FOODS APPEAL TO THE MASSES, A CUSTOMIZABLE, HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR NAILING THE NARRATIVE. OUR FIRST TWO WORKSHOPS, HOSTED BY CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE AND WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WERE HELD WITH 129 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ACROSS 50 COMPANIES. WE LAUNCHED THE HOW TO TALK ABOUT FOOD AND CLIMATE TRAINING & WORKBOOK: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO OPTIMIZING YOUR FOOD AND CLIMATE COMMUNICATIONS, A SELF-GUIDED VERSION OF THE LIVE WORKSHOP, WITH A VIDEO-BASED TRAINING AND DOWNLOADABLE WORKBOOK. WE ALSO LAUNCHED A SELF-GUIDED MENU LANGUAGE WORKBOOK: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO OPTIMIZING PLANT-FORWARD DISH DESCRIPTIONS. THIS DOWNLOADABLE PDF WORKBOOK WALKS USERS THROUGH SIMPLE DO'S AND DON'TS TO GUIDE PLANT-FORWARD DISH DESCRIPTIONS; PROVIDES WORKSHEETS TO HELP USERS PUT THESE GUIDELINES AND BEST PRACTICES TO IMMEDIATE USE; AND OFFERS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF ALLURING PLANT-FORWARD DISH DESCRIPTIONS, ALL WITH THE AIM OF DRIVING PURCHASES OF PLANT-FORWARD MENU ITEMS. WE COMPLETED OUR FIRST PROJECT FOR THE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, AND, DURING THAT TIME DEVELOPED A NEW REPORT-BEST PRACTICES FOR DRIVING SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOR CHANGE. WE LAUNCHED A NEW REPORT, HOW TO CHANGE THE WAY THE WORLD EATS, WITH KNORR, UNILEVER'S LARGEST FOOD BRAND. IN THIS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, WE PULLED TOGETHER THE INSIGHTS FROM A TWO-PART STUDY WITH STUDENTS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND ARE CURRENTLY STUDYING AT A EUROPE-BASED UNIVERSITY THAT FOCUSES ON FOOD, NUTRITION, AND AGRICULTURE - NAMELY FUTURE FOOD LEADERS. FINDINGS FROM THIS WORK CAN HELP DESIGN PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO MAKE CHOOSING AND EATING FOOD THAT IS GOOD FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET ACCESSIBLE, DESIRABLE, AND COOKABLE FOR ALL. IN ADDITION, WE COMPLETED WORK FOR GOOGLE AND SODEXO ON MENU PRODUCT NAMING AND LABELING.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eve Turow-Paul President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $89,300 |
Sara Roversi Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dorothy Shaver Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Amy Kull Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lisa Feldman Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $599,023 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $599,023 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $599,023 |
| 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 | $186,595 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,209 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $167,317 |
| Advertising and promotion | $741 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $1,266 |
| All other expenses | $30 |
| Total functional expenses | $364,673 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,460 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $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 | $250,460 |
| 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 | $250,460 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $250,460 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Food For Climate League Inc has recieved totaling $109,026.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Climateworks Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $99,026 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Savanna Institute Madison, WI | $10,548,651 | $5,295,861 |
The Conservation Coalition Inc Appleton, WI | $1,206,976 | $1,663,512 |
Leonardo Academy Inc Madison, WI | $325,531 | $994,568 |
Iowa Nutrient Research And Education Council Des Moines, IA | $202,424 | $495,836 |
Water Quality Research Foundation Lisle, IL | $2,689,251 | $343,033 |
Food For Climate League Inc Evanston, IL | $250,460 | $599,023 |
Sustain Dane Inc Madison, WI | $417,326 | $401,513 |
Mandaamin Institute Inc Elkhorn, WI | $409,041 | $396,099 |
Cool Choices Inc Madison, WI | $1,237,041 | $113,048 |
A M O S-A Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Des Moines, IA | $258,908 | $206,901 |
American Society Of Naturalists Urbana, IL | $1,413,429 | $120,759 |
Naturecite Springfield, MO | $81,239 | $0 |