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Good Food Institute Inc

We are developing the roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply. We identify the most effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower partners across the …

Human Services Arlington, VA EIN: 810840578 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Good Food Institute Inc

At the Good Food Institute, we're on a mission to transform the global food system to be better for the planet, people, and animals. We're building a roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply - one where alternative proteins like plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived foods are no longer the exception, but the norm. Through science, innovation, and strategic partnerships, we identify the most effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower changemakers across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious for everyone.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K03
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
16 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

We are developing the roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply. We identify the most effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower partners across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (16)
Belgium Brazil France Germany Hong Kong India Israel Italy Japan Portugal Singapore South Korea Spain Switzerland United Kingdom United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Good Food Institute Inc with 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
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Good Food Institute Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 810840578. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $28M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Good Food Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 810840578. 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.

Good Food Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Good Food Institute Inc is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Good Food Institute Inc has $28M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Good Food Institute Inc 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 large organization. It has $28M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Good Food Institute Inc. 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, Good Food Institute Inc 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.

At the Good Food Institute, we're on a mission to transform the global food system to be better for the planet, people, and animals. We're building a roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply - one where alternative proteins like plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived foods are no longer the exception, but the norm. Through science, innovation, and strategic partnerships, we identify the most effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower changemakers across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious for everyone. Good Food Institute Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $28M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Good Food Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Good Food Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 810840578, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
120

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

IL
Ilya S••••••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$28.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$43.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$43.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 55 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Good Food Institute Inc

What is Good Food Institute Inc?
Good Food Institute Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. At the Good Food Institute, we're on a mission to transform the global food system to be better for the planet, people, and animals. We're building a roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply - one where alternative proteins like plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived foods are no longer the exception, but the norm. Through science, innovation, and strategic partnerships, we identify the most effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower changemakers across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious for everyone.
When was Good Food Institute Inc founded?
Good Food Institute Inc was founded in 2015.
Who leads Good Food Institute Inc?
Ilya Sheyman serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Good Food Institute Inc located?
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States. The charity operates in 16 countries.
What is Good Food Institute Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Good Food Institute Inc trustworthy?
Good Food Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Good Food Institute Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 810840578.
What is Good Food Institute Inc's website?
http://gfi.org