Make Food Not Waste
Community outreach and food recovery and repurposing services.
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The organization uses a commercial kitchen inside jefferson avenue presbyterian church to prepare meals made from donated surplus food to the local community weekly. By the end of 2021, the organization was producing and distributing 1,000 meals per week.
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Mission
Community outreach and food recovery and repurposing services.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Make Food Not Waste has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMake Food Not Waste is a registered human services nonprofit based in Detroit, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 853423759. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $932K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Make Food Not Waste's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 853423759. 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.
Make Food Not Waste has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Make Food Not Waste is located in Detroit, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Make Food Not Waste has $932K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Make Food Not Waste 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 $932K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Make Food Not Waste. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Make Food Not Waste 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
The organization uses a commercial kitchen inside jefferson avenue presbyterian church to prepare meals made from donated surplus food to the local community weekly. By the end of 2021, the organization was producing and distributing 1,000 meals per week. Make Food Not Waste is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $932K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Make Food Not Waste are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Make Food Not Waste is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853423759, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
MAKE FOOD NOT WASTE 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
In school cafeterias, kids fight Michigan’s food waste problems - Great Lakes Echo
In school cafeterias, kids fight Michigan’s food waste problems - The Manchester Mirror
The Unsexy Tool Top Chefs Are Using to Cut Food Waste - Fine Dining Lovers
MSU-led initiative ramps up fight against food waste - The Detroit News
Make Food Not Waste makes meals with surplus food - The Detroit News
Mill Presents Make Food Not Waste Pop-Up Dinner Series in Los Angeles - GlobeNewswire
Southfield’s new free composting program aims to reduce food waste - The Oakland Press
Southfield launches free composting drop boxes to reduce food waste - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Mill Presents Second-Annual Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week in NYC - PR Newswire
Food waste projects improve climate and circularity - State of Michigan (.gov)
Activity timeline
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 19 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 · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Make Food Not Waste
- What is Make Food Not Waste?
- Make Food Not Waste is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Detroit, United States. The organization uses a commercial kitchen inside jefferson avenue presbyterian church to prepare meals made from donated surplus food to the local community weekly. By the end of 2021, the organization was producing and distributing 1,000 meals per week.
- When was Make Food Not Waste founded?
- Make Food Not Waste was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Make Food Not Waste?
- Danielle Todd serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Make Food Not Waste located?
- Headquartered in Detroit, MI, United States.
- What is Make Food Not Waste's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Make Food Not Waste trustworthy?
- Make Food Not Waste has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Make Food Not Waste's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 853423759. Registration: 85-3423759 (United States).
- What is Make Food Not Waste's website?
- http://www.makefoodnotwaste.org