Food Forward Inc

Organization Overview

Food Forward Inc is located in North Hollywood, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Food Forward Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Forward 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 Forward Inc generated $128.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $124.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 34.8% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2015, Food Forward Inc has awarded 1,093 individual grants totaling $489,130,708. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOOD FORWARD FIGHTS HUNGER AND PREVENTS FOOD WASTE BY RESCUING FRESH SURPLUS PRODUCE, CONNECTING THIS ABUNDANCE WITH PEOPLE IN NEED AND INSPIRING OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WHOLESALE PRODUCE RECOVERY PROGRAM COLLECTS LARGE LOTS OF PRODUCE FROM WHOLESALE PRODUCE VENDORS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND GROWERS AND DONATES IT TO HUNGER RELIEF AGENCIES. THESE FOOD BANKS, PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THEN DISTRIBUTE THE PRODUCE FREE OF CHARGE TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY.


THE FARMERS MARKET RECOVERY PROGRAM ORGANIZES VOLUNTEERS TO COLLECT UNSOLD PRODUCE FROM LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS TO DONATE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY.


THE BACKYARD HARVEST PROGRAM MOBILIZES GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS TO HARVEST SURPLUS FRUIT FROM PRIVATE RESIDENCES, COMMERCIAL ORCHARDS, AND PUBLIC ORCHARDS AND THEN DONATES THE HARVEST TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$132,770
Related organizations$0
Government grants $176,131
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$127,846,759
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $120,284,186
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$128,155,660
Total Program Service Revenue$3,000
Investment income $2,175
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $134
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$13,798
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $396
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $128,150,149

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Food Forward Inc has awarded $119,937,764 in support to 194 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

$11,368,029

MINISTERIO FARO DE LUZ

Org PageRecipient Profile

Huntington Park, CA

PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

$6,950,013

HIGH DESERT SECOND CHANCE

PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

$5,203,227

MONTE SION CENTER

PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

$4,798,337

INLAND EMPIRE HEALTH PLAN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

$4,189,554

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

$4,047,885
View Grant Profile

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Food Forward Inc has recieved totaling $31,650.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
John And Katherine Gurash Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$30,000
Whitehill Family Foundation

Hermosa Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL UNRESTRICTED

$1,500
Gannett Foundations Inc

Mclean, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$100
Gannett Foundations Inc

Mclean, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$50
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,425,259
Earnings$170
Net Contributions$487,463
Ending Balance$1,912,892

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Food Forward Inc
North Hollywood, CA
$128,150,149
Feeding San Diego
San Diego, CA
$77,648,775
Foodshare Inc
Oxnard, CA
$49,627,077
Heart Of Compassion Distribution
Montebello, CA
$41,165,475
Diabetes Prevention And Aid Fund Inc
Nogales, AZ
$20,461,297
Placer Food Bank
Roseville, CA
$18,026,272
Meals On Wheels People Inc
Portland, OR
$20,790,063
Merced County Food Bank
Merced, CA
$16,482,554
Akshaya Patra Foundation Usa
Canoga Park, CA
$12,146,797
Flagstaff Family Food Center
Flagstaff, AZ
$12,934,746
Touch Of Kindness
Los Angeles, CA
$10,368,468
Urban Gleaners
Portland, OR
$7,054,041

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