Food Empowerment Project
Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one's food choices.
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Visit www.foodispower.orgAbout Food Empowerment Project
Food Empowerment Project is a human services organization based in SN LUIS OBISP, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 261743952.
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Mission
Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one's food choices.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Food Empowerment Project has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFood Empowerment Project is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261743952. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $623K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Food Empowerment Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261743952. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Food Empowerment Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Food Empowerment Project is located in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Food Empowerment Project has $623K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Food Empowerment Project is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $623K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Food Empowerment Project. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Food Empowerment Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Food Empowerment Project is a human services organization based in SN LUIS OBISP, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 261743952. Food Empowerment Project is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $623K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Food Empowerment Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Food Empowerment Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261743952, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FOOD EMPOWERMENT PROJECT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Food Empowerment Project Embraces Shared Leadership to Advance Justice and Equality - Indybay
Food Empowerment Project Addresses Farming Justice and Sustainable Choices For Communities - BadCredit.org
Teamsters, UNITE HERE, Food Empowerment Project Rally Against Union Busting and Safety Violations at Amy’s Kitchen - International Brotherhood of Teamsters
How lauren Ornelas and Food Empowerment Project Are Leading the Food Justice Movement (Exclusive) - Green Matters
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 27 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Food Empowerment Project
- What is Food Empowerment Project?
- Food Empowerment Project is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Luis Obispo, United States. Food Empowerment Project is a human services organization based in SN LUIS OBISP, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 261743952.
- When was Food Empowerment Project founded?
- Food Empowerment Project was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Food Empowerment Project?
- Mara Muoz Contreras serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Food Empowerment Project located?
- Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States.
- What is Food Empowerment Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Food Empowerment Project trustworthy?
- Food Empowerment Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Food Empowerment Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261743952.
- What is Food Empowerment Project's website?
- http://www.foodispower.org