Civic Intelligence

Fresh Approach

EIN 26-2438206 • 501(c)3 • Concord, CA

Profile

The mission of fresh approach is to create long-term change in local food systems by connecting california communities with healthy food from california farmers and expanding knowledge about food and nutrition.

5060 Commercial Circle CConcord, CA 94520

www.freshapproach.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

62nd percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

58th percentile

6.7%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

48th percentile

6.2%

Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$2,142,652

Up $262,078 (+14%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$484,569

Up $190,693 (+65%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,658,083

Up $71,385 (+4.5%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$3,389,179

Up $382,585 (+13%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$3,019,528

Up $198,880 (+7.1%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$369,651

Up $183,705 (+99%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $554,459Liabilities 2016: $113,196Net Assets 2016: $441,2632016Assets 2018: $788,163Liabilities 2018: $87,170Net Assets 2018: $700,9932018Assets 2019: $860,210Liabilities 2019: $7,678Net Assets 2019: $852,5322019Assets 2020: $1,215,732Liabilities 2020: $99,883Net Assets 2020: $1,115,8492020Assets 2021: $1,540,287Liabilities 2021: $141,016Net Assets 2021: $1,399,2712021Assets 2022: $1,880,574Liabilities 2022: $293,876Net Assets 2022: $1,586,6982022Assets 2024: $2,142,652Liabilities 2024: $484,569Net Assets 2024: $1,658,0832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,142,652
Liabilities$484,569
Net Assets$1,658,083

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2016: $866,513Expenses 2016: $664,757Net Income 2016: $201,7562016Revenue 2018: $1,151,227Expenses 2018: $1,208,194Net Income 2018: -$56,9672018Revenue 2019: $1,611,787Expenses 2019: $1,460,248Net Income 2019: $151,5392019Revenue 2020: $3,604,632Expenses 2020: $3,341,315Net Income 2020: $263,3172020Revenue 2021: $2,423,475Expenses 2021: $2,140,052Net Income 2021: $283,4232021Revenue 2022: $3,006,594Expenses 2022: $2,820,648Net Income 2022: $185,9462022Revenue 2024: $3,389,179Expenses 2024: $3,019,528Net Income 2024: $369,6512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,389,179
Expenses$3,019,528
Net Income$369,651

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,403,292
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of fresh approach is to create long-term change in local food systems by connecting california communities with healthy food from california farmers and expanding knowledge about food and nutrition.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,123,768$933,927▼ $189,841
Accounts Receivable$498,788$700,155▲ $201,367
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$212,269-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,299$88,623▲ $73,324
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$80,488-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$32,929$48,154▲ $15,225
Total Assets$1,673,724$2,142,652▲ $468,928
Other Assets Total$2,940$79,036▲ $76,096
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$220,517$212,291▼ $8,226
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$161,736$191,826▲ $30,090
Other Liabilities$3,039$80,452▲ $77,413
Total Liabilities$385,292$484,569▲ $99,277
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$460,192$892,194▲ $432,002
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$828,240$765,889▼ $62,351
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,288,432$1,658,083▲ $369,651
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,673,724$2,142,652▲ $468,928

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$88,623$79,162-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura De TarExecutive DirectorFT$115,163$115,163

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mckinley BakerChair
Petros MaskalVice Chair
Ed ChanBoard Member
Jeanne YuBoard Member
Nicole SilvaBoard Member
Renee ShepherdDirector
Katie ConradSecretary
Allen MoyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,498,447
Program Service Revenue
$1,889,008
Investment Income
$10,296
Other Revenue
$-8,572
All Other Contributions
$1,388,716
Change in Net Assets
$369,651

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,389,179
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$60,513
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,449,692
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,389,179
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,009,468
Other Expenses$920,220
Total Fundraising Expense$217,029
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$89,840
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,136,508$373,491$176,927$1,686,926
Other Employee Benefits$125,615$41,281$19,555$186,451
Fees for Services Other$128,976$28,925$922$158,823
Payroll Taxes$91,687$30,131$14,273$136,091
Grants to Domestic Orgs$89,840--$89,840
All Other Expenses$81,857$3,034$1,454$86,345
Occupancy$75,164$5,379$404$80,947
Other Expenses$37,876$3,394$217$41,270
Travel$24,529$833$3,277$28,639
Insurance$23,001$1,282-$24,283
Advertising$16,987$4,508-$21,495
Depreciation Depletion-$5,484-$5,484
Total Functional Expenses$2,298,645$503,854$217,029$3,019,528

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,080,041
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,019,528
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,019,528
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$60,513
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Spade and PlowSan Martin, CA501c3Santa Clara County Direct Food Assistance$51,840
Pie RanchPescadero, CA501c3Food Distribution Program$12,000
Center for Land Based LearningWoodland, CA501c3Food Distribution Program$11,257
Butte County Local Food NetworkChico, CA-Cdfa Stimulus Assistance$5,092
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,113
Fundraising Gross Income$5,541
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability - Operating Lease$80,452
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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

The form 990 is presented to the board of directors at a regularly called meeting.

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

The employee handbook and board of directors guidelines contain a conflict of interest policy. Compliance with policy is monitored throughout the year.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

The board of directors compensation committee reviews available independent surveys and the form 990 of other similar organizations in determining reasonable compensation of the executive director. Any change in compensation is approved by the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

Governing documents are not available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fresh Approach
EIN
26-2438206
Phone
9257712990
Address
5060 COMMERCIAL CIRCLE C, CONCORD, CA 94520

Signing Officer

Name
Laura deTar
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9257712990
Signed
2025-10-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Detar
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
48
Volunteers
222

Preparer

Firm
Cropper Accountancy Corporation
Address
2977 YGNACIO VALLEY RD 460, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Preparer
Mary Ann Cropper
Phone
9259323860
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

The audit oversight process has not changed in the current year.

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Fundraising expenses netted against fundraising revenue in form 990 14113.

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Fundraising expenses netted against fundraising revenue in form 990 14113.

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