Civic Intelligence

Food Empowerment Project

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-1743952

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 25, 2018

Organization Profilewww.foodispower.org
PO Box 7322Cotati, CA 94931

(707) 779-8004

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

90th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$30,740

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.7% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

87th percentile

67%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

98%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$302,351

Up $121,818 (+67%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$301,403

Up $125,761 (+72%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$948

Down $3,943 (-81%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$286,296

Up $141,925 (+98%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$160,535

Up $59,011 (+58%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$125,761

Up $82,914 (+194%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $134,222Liabilities 2015: $1,427Net Assets 2015: $132,7952015Assets 2016: $180,533Liabilities 2016: $4,891Net Assets 2016: $175,6422016Assets 2017: $302,351Liabilities 2017: $948Net Assets 2017: $301,4032017Assets 2019: $576,625Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $576,6252019Assets 2020: $819,975Liabilities 2020: $1,079Net Assets 2020: $818,8962020Assets 2021: $1,386,290Liabilities 2021: $43,473Net Assets 2021: $1,342,8172021Assets 2022: $1,370,400Liabilities 2022: $86,827Net Assets 2022: $1,283,5732022Assets 2024: $1,017,492Liabilities 2024: $58,293Net Assets 2024: $959,1992024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$302,351
Liabilities$948
Net Assets$301,403
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $91,543Expenses 2015: $64,633Net Income 2015: $26,9102015Revenue 2016: $144,371Expenses 2016: $101,524Net Income 2016: $42,8472016Revenue 2017: $286,296Expenses 2017: $160,535Net Income 2017: $125,7612017Revenue 2019: $398,048Expenses 2019: $273,808Net Income 2019: $124,2402019Revenue 2020: $584,828Expenses 2020: $342,557Net Income 2020: $242,2712020Revenue 2021: $1,003,357Expenses 2021: $661,872Net Income 2021: $341,4852021Revenue 2022: $663,736Expenses 2022: $722,980Net Income 2022: -$59,2442022Revenue 2024: $531,754Expenses 2024: $699,841Net Income 2024: -$168,0872024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$286,296
Expenses$160,535
Net Income$125,761
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 25, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.0
Gross Receipts
$296,261
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advocate for healthy and compassionate food choices for everyone, with a focus on those with the fewest resources.

Engaging in public education and corporate campaigns, as well as community outreach, to promote food justice. Programs address spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms, the depletion of natural resources, unfair working conditions for produce workers, and the unavailability of healthy foods in low-income areas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$177,985$301,254▲ $123,269
Inventories for Sale or Use$2,548$1,097▼ $1,451
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0--
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$180,533$302,351▲ $121,818
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,891$948▼ $3,943
Total Liabilities$4,891$948▼ $3,943
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$175,642$301,403▲ $125,761
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$175,642$301,403▲ $125,761
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$180,533$302,351▲ $121,818
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lauren OrnelasDirector, President & TreasurerFT$30,740$30,740
Brooke AdkinsDirector, Secretary & TreasurerPT$24,276$24,276

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrea JacobsonDirector
Sharon DaraphonhdethDirector
Rick KelleyDirector & Treasurer
Jaya BhumitraSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$276,274
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22
Other Revenue
$10,000
All Other Contributions
$272,583
Change in Net Assets
$125,761
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$99,363
Other Expenses$60,622
Total Fundraising Expense$11,643
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$550
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$42,770$7,204$5,042$55,016
Other Salaries and Wages$25,802$9,391$0$35,193
Fees for Services Other$19,381$268$531$20,180
Payroll Taxes$6,264$1,372$703$8,339
Information Technology$3,059$1,874$1,217$6,150
Conferences and Meetings$5,046$0$0$5,046
Occupancy$4,059$290$278$4,627
Travel$4,081-$5$4,086
Insurance$0$2,786$0$2,786
Office Expenses$1,767$126$121$2,014
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,326$0$1,326
Other Employee Benefits$655$115$45$815
All Other Expenses$0$46$569$615
Grants to Domestic Orgs$550--$550
Other Expenses$37$19$473$529
Advertising$95$0$0$95
Total Functional Expenses$122,444$26,448$11,643$160,535
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$17,421
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,836
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Headquarters Annual Benefits$9,003$8,385$3,599$4,786
Seattle Annual Benefit$10,276$7,290$1,982$5,308
Total Events$19,279$15,675$6,630$9,045
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Board members reviewed the form 990 independently; CPA was available for questions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Reviewed at quarterly board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“We reviewed cost of living data for the region, California's minimum standards of wages for exempt employees and compared the executive director's salary to those of the other staff members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“These documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Food Empowerment Project
EIN
26-1743952
Phone
7077798004
Address
PO Box 7322, Cotati, CA 94931

Signing Officer

Name
Lauren Ornelas
Title
President
Phone
7077798004
Signed
2018-10-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lauren Ornelas
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Gina M Myers CPA
Address
640 8th Street, Jacksonville, OR 97530
Preparer
Gina Myers
Phone
5419419959
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract labor and outside payroll services”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Veganism: Organized outreach in Petaluma Poultry Slaughterhouse to remind people who is being killed behind the walls. Held signs and handed out literature. VEGAN MEXICAN FOOD: We updated VeganMexicanFood.com just in time for its 10th birthday and Mexican Independence Day. In addition to boasting more than 30 vegan Mexican food recipes, the refreshed site includes information on ethical eating and food colonization and is fully translated into Spanish (like our main website). The recipes and educational content provide a wonderful chance to explore and engage with veganism through Chicanx and Mexican culture. VALLEJO HEALTHY FOOD FEST: Nearly 400 people attended our all-vegan Vallejo Healthy Food Fest. The event represented Vallejo's rich cultural diversity via food such as vegan "chicken" adobo (a Filipino favorite), beans, Mexican rice, corn tortillas, and kale and cabbage greens. The Times-Herald News and Benicia Herald highlighted the event and Vallejo's mayor thanked us with a certificate for our work on improving access to healthy foods in the Vallejo community. Coordinates events in the local community to focus on animals who are raised and killed for food. SPEAKING about veganism: We connected with supporters coast to coast, tabling at the Sonoma County VegFest and speaking at the San Francisco VegFest, the Portland VegFest, the Animal Law Conference in Portland, the Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down in New York, and the Refuge Conference at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. lauren even traveled to Melbourne, Australia, to speak on F.E.P.'s holistic approach to food justice at the Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary Evening of Kindness.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Farm Workers Advocacy: 50-MILE RULE CAMPAIGN: F.E.P. has been working to change California's unfair 50-mile regulation requiring farm workers and their families to move at least 50 miles away from migrant camps at the end of each growing season. This regulation repeatedly uproots farm worker children and denies their right to an education. F.E.P. founder lauren Ornelas spoke on a panel of experts regarding the 50-mile regulation and delivered a legal petition to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Our efforts have received attention in the Los Angeles Times, Santa Cruz Sentinel, and California Health Report. SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: Thanks to many generous donations (including from a local Assemblymember), we were able to stuff 461 backpacks full of school supplies in 2017. We then distributed those backpacks to the children of more than 300 farm workers, who were wrapped around the block ready to receive these important educational tools. We hold the annual school supply drive to show farm workers we are grateful for the work they do. This isn't charity; it's giving something back to the people who make it possible for us to put food on our tables. WILDFIRE RELIEF FUNDRAISER: After fires devastated the region, F.E.P. organized a fundraiser for impacted farm workers in Sonoma County. The farm workers, many of whom still speak their indigenous language that is not Spanish (and as a result don't always get the help they need), were given supplies to get started again after they lost their homes and belongings.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Additional program service accomplishments include: CHOCOLATE APP: More than 10,000 people have downloaded our chocolate app in an effort to avoid purchases that contribute to the worst forms of child labor, including slavery. We also updated our coffee and wine lists to showcase companies that prioritize the ethical treatment of both animals and workers. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: We connected with supporters coast-to-coast, tabing at the Sonoma County VegFest and speaking at the San Francisco VegFest, the Portland VegFest, the Animal Law Conference in Portland, the Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down in New York, and the Refuge Conference at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. lauren even traveled to Melbourne, Australia, to speak on F.E.P.'s holistic approach to food justice at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary's Evening of Kindness. CHAPTER EFFORTS: Our all-volunteer Washington chapter organized an amazing summertime yard sale with the proceeds going to F.E.P. and to VINE Sanctuary in Vermont. The volunteers also served vegan hot dogs and sweets to introduce non-vegans to delicious vegan foods. In addition, the chapter hosted the Appetite for Justice Benefit Dinner for F.E.P. at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle, WA. RECOGNITION: F.E.P. was nominated for Favorite App (for the Chocolate List) and Favorite Nonprofit in this year's VegNews Veggie Awards. In addition, the city of San José, California's third largest city and the location of F.E.P.'s founding, awarded F.E.P. with a prestigious proclamation during a city council meeting. The proclamation recognized our efforts to promote "a more sustainable world by educating the community on issues, such as access to healthy foods for low-income families, working conditions for farm workers, and depletion of natural resources.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$302,351
Liabilities
$948
Net assets
$301,403
Revenue
$286,296
Expenses
$160,535
Net income
$125,761
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.06$0.96$0.53$0.70$0.17
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.37$0.09$1.28$0.66$0.72$0.06
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.39$0.04$1.34$1.00$0.66$0.34
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.82$0.00$0.82$0.58$0.34$0.24
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.58$0.00$0.58$0.40$0.27$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$0.30$0.29$0.16$0.13
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.14$0.10$0.04
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.09$0.06$0.03