Civic Intelligence

Fork Food Lab

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 45-4116596

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 12, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.THESLAB.ORG
60 Oakland AveYarmouth, ME 04096

(207) 831-1438

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

2.86x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

0.91x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

7th percentile

-65%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$40,534

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

262%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Down

$91,631

Down $12,720 (-12%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

-$170,544

Down $187,530 (-1104%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$262,175

Up $174,810 (+200%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Up

$288,324

Up $208,593 (+262%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$475,854

Up $347,796 (+272%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$187,530

Down $139,203 (-288%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2018: $104,351Liabilities 2018: $87,365Net Assets 2018: $16,9862018Assets 2019: $91,631Liabilities 2019: $262,175Net Assets 2019: -$170,5442019Assets 2020: $90,619Liabilities 2020: $402,085Net Assets 2020: -$311,4662020Assets 2021: $202,202Liabilities 2021: $571,594Net Assets 2021: -$369,3922021Assets 2022: $1,610,838Liabilities 2022: $2,107,987Net Assets 2022: -$497,1492022Assets 2023: $3,318,541Liabilities 2023: $3,514,564Net Assets 2023: -$196,0232023Assets 2024: $3,942,498Liabilities 2024: $4,120,386Net Assets 2024: -$177,8882024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$91,631
Liabilities$262,175
Net Assets-$170,544
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $79,731Expenses 2018: $128,058Net Income 2018: -$48,3272018Revenue 2019: $288,324Expenses 2019: $475,854Net Income 2019: -$187,5302019Revenue 2020: $321,519Expenses 2020: $462,441Net Income 2020: -$140,9222020Revenue 2021: $414,434Expenses 2021: $472,360Net Income 2021: -$57,9262021Revenue 2022: $507,311Expenses 2022: $635,068Net Income 2022: -$127,7572022Revenue 2023: $1,277,839Expenses 2023: $976,713Net Income 2023: $301,1262023Revenue 2024: $1,625,899Expenses 2024: $1,549,197Net Income 2024: $76,7022024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$288,324
Expenses$475,854
Net Income-$187,530
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 12, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$321,614
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fork Food Lab is a nonprofit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen focused on growing the local food economy. We support the growth of sustainable Maine-based businesses by providing entrepreneurs with work space, equipment, and other resources.

To explore the nexus of human activity, sustainability, technology and the natural environment through action, research and education, including but not limited to internships, seminars, courses and workshops.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$60,942$84,346▲ $23,404
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$66,814$59,043▼ $7,771
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,953$19,600▼ $14,353
Accounts Receivable-$9,754-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$350--
Total Assets$104,351$91,631▼ $12,720
Other Assets Total$3,234$3,234→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$108,562-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,423$69,267▲ $42,844
Total Liabilities$87,365$262,175▲ $174,810
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$16,986$-170,544▼ $187,530
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$16,986$-170,544▼ $187,530
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$104,351$91,631▼ $12,720

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$59,043$12,700$71,743
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
William SerettaPresidentFT$37,636$2,898$40,534

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elizabeth BoeppleChairperson
Jennifer Monti MdBoard Member
Laura BarnardBoard Member
Ryan OwensBoard Member
Thomas Settlemire PhdBoard Member
Benjamin W TettlebaumSecretary
Michael J WalkerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$53,195
Program Service Revenue
$224,835
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$10,294
All Other Contributions
$39,455
Change in Net Assets
$-187,530
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$264,685
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$209,741
Total Fundraising Expense$18,743
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,428
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$121,382$14,280$7,140$142,802
Occupancy$107,617$12,661$6,330$126,608
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,454$4,053$2,027$40,534
Interest-$19,137-$19,137
Office Expenses$1,088$15,988$64$17,140
Payroll Taxes$13,094$1,540$770$15,404
Other Employee Benefits$9,351$1,100$550$11,001
Depreciation Depletion$10,291--$10,291
Insurance$2,452$5,319$144$7,915
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,418-$7,418
Advertising$1,810-$1,636$3,446
Travel-$2,433-$2,433
Other Expenses$1,399$164$82$1,645
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,428--$1,428
Information Technology$705$573-$1,278
Fees for Services Other-$1,008-$1,008
All Other Expenses$945--$945
Conferences and Meetings-$775-$775
Fees for Services Legal-$96-$96
Total Functional Expenses$370,566$86,545$18,743$475,854
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$60,942$84,346▲ $23,404
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 was prepared by the organization's independent accounting firm and reviewed by the president and then shared with the entire board before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The organization's board of directors reviews all possible conflicts at least annually and ensures disclosure and resolution of same as warranted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The president's compensation is reviewed periodically by the board of directors to ensure same is reasonable as compared to other similar organizations taking into account economic considerations and constraints.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Sustainability Lab
EIN
45-4116596
Phone
2078311438
Address
60 OAKLAND AVE, YARMOUTH, ME 04096
Doing Business As
Fork Food Lab 20

Signing Officer

Name
William Seretta
Title
President
Phone
2078311438
Signed
2020-10-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Seretta
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
12

Preparer

Firm
Smith & Associates Cpas
Address
500 US ROUTE 1 STE 102, YARMOUTH, ME 04096-6817
Preparer
Peter J Hall CPA
Phone
2078468881
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 3

“During 2019, the organization focused its efforts on its fork food lab program, and for that year, did not undertake any significant activities with respect to its new england food system innovation challange program.”

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Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$91,631
Liabilities
$262,175
Net assets
-$170,544
Revenue
$288,324
Expenses
$475,854
Net income
-$187,530
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.94$4.12$0.18$1.63$1.55$0.08
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.32$3.51$0.20$1.28$0.98$0.30
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.61$2.11$0.50$0.51$0.64$0.13
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.57$0.37$0.41$0.47$0.06
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.40$0.31$0.32$0.46$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.26$0.17$0.29$0.48$0.19
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.09$0.02$0.08$0.13$0.05