Civic Intelligence

San Diego Food System Alliance

EIN 84-2242207 • 501(c)3 • San Diego, CA

Profile

produce, distribute, prepare, serve, and eat nutritional and culturally appropriate food.

PO Box 3185San Diego, CA 92163

www.sdfsa.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

21st percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$141,604

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-3.9%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$1,184,999

Down $48,250 (-3.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$93,007

Up $1,816 (+2.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,091,992

Down $50,066 (-4.4%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$1,825,587

Down $234,707 (-11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,033,280

Up $738,447 (+57%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$207,693

Down $973,154 (-127%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $239,701Liabilities 2020: $120,592Net Assets 2020: $119,1092020Assets 2021: $405,674Liabilities 2021: $59,553Net Assets 2021: $346,1212021Assets 2022: $435,895Liabilities 2022: $59,298Net Assets 2022: $376,5972022Assets 2023: $1,233,249Liabilities 2023: $91,191Net Assets 2023: $1,142,0582023Assets 2024: $1,184,999Liabilities 2024: $93,007Net Assets 2024: $1,091,9922024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,184,999
Liabilities$93,007
Net Assets$1,091,992

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $935,886Expenses 2020: $816,777Net Income 2020: $119,1092020Revenue 2021: $1,215,377Expenses 2021: $988,365Net Income 2021: $227,0122021Revenue 2022: $1,160,030Expenses 2022: $1,129,554Net Income 2022: $30,4762022Revenue 2023: $2,060,294Expenses 2023: $1,294,833Net Income 2023: $765,4612023Revenue 2024: $1,825,587Expenses 2024: $2,033,280Net Income 2024: -$207,6932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,825,587
Expenses$2,033,280
Net Income-$207,693

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,825,587
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

produce, distribute, prepare, serve, and eat nutritional and culturally appropriate food.

The mission of the San Diego Food System Alliance is to cultivate a healthy, sustainable, and just food system in San Diego County. We envision vibrant community food systems rooted in justice and sustainability, where everyone has equitable opportunity to (cont top of page 2)

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$474,351$511,004▲ $36,653
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$499,610$358,476▼ $141,134
Pledges and Grants Receivable$157,626$267,662▲ $110,036
Accounts Receivable$252,234$0▼ $252,234
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,119$1,750▼ $2,369
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,390,876$1,184,999▼ $205,877
Other Assets Total$2,936$46,107▲ $43,171
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$68,058$76,651▲ $8,593
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,133$16,356▼ $6,777
Total Liabilities$91,191$93,007▲ $1,816
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$948,967$740,883▼ $208,084
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$350,718$351,109▲ $391
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,299,685$1,091,992▼ $207,693
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,390,876$1,184,999▼ $205,877
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sona DesaiCo-Exec DirectrFT$134,523$7,081$141,604
Elly O'RourkeCo-Exec DirectrFT$134,101$4,769$138,870
Elaine Poeu-EnFinance DirectrFT$70,197$7,568$77,765

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Roxanne KymaaniCo-Chair
Vanessa MooreCo-Chair
Melanie HallDirector
Debbie McKeonSecretary
Mary AbadTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,790,617
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$15,244
Other Revenue
$19,726
All Other Contributions
$912,369
Change in Net Assets
$-207,693

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,825,587
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,825,587
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,825,587
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,222,748
Other Expenses$810,532
Total Fundraising Expense$208,020
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$583,889$88,556$109,842$782,287
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$252,892$38,356$47,573$338,821
Payroll Taxes$62,803$9,145$11,852$83,800
Information Technology$40,633$6,328$8,728$55,689
Occupancy$23,871$3,673$4,573$32,117
Office Expenses$26,051$1,860$255$28,166
Fees for Services Other$5,044-$19,570$24,614
Travel$18,583$534$4$19,121
Pension Plan Contributions$13,316$2,020$2,504$17,840
Insurance$12,085$1,804$2,264$16,153
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,920-$14,920
Other Expenses$1,073$933$196$2,202
All Other Expenses$1,500$200-$1,700
Fees for Services Legal-$1,282-$1,282
Advertising$1,242--$1,242
Total Functional Expenses$1,649,822$175,438$208,020$2,033,280

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,033,280
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,033,280
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,033,280
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$19,726
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Special Events$19,726$19,726-$19,726
Total Events$19,726$19,726-$19,726
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-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll liability$76,651
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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

Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.

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

Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

Compensation of other personnel and highly compensated employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office in San Diego, California.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
San Diego Food System Alliance
EIN
84-2242207
Phone
9193280046
Address
PO Box 3185, San Diego, CA 92163

Signing Officer

Name
Elly O'Rourke
Title
CEO/President
Phone
9193280046
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elly O'Rourke
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
12

Preparer

Firm
Regalia & Associates CPAS
Address
103 Town and Country Drive Suite K, Danville, CA 94526
Preparer
Douglas W Regalia
Phone
9253140390
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

Under the California Nonprofit Integrity Act, an exempt organization with annual revenue of $2 million or more is required to have an Audit Committee to select an audit Firm, review the audit, and approve the audit of its annual financial statements. The audited financial statements are prepared by a qualified and licensed independent audit firm. The audit report is reviewed and approved by the organization's management and the Board of Directors.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

The Alliance is organized as California nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as exempt from federal income taxes under IRC Section 501(a) as organizations described in IRC Section 501(c)(3), qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under IRC Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and (viii), and has been determined not to be a private foundation under IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and (3), respectively. The Alliance is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) with the IRS. The Alliance is not required to file an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) because it had no unrelated business taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2024.The Alliance has received notification from the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California that it qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The exemptions are subject to periodic review by the federal and state taxing authorities and management is confident that the Alliance continues to satisfy all federal and state statutes in order to qualify for continued tax exemption status.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Influence Policy:We influence policy by leveraging our network to inform and advance equitable food system policies.We coordinate advocacy efforts, uplift community voices in decision-making spaces, and support successful adoption of policies within communities.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Catalyze Transformation:We catalyze transformation by increasing community-level awareness, engagement, and programming in the food system.We provide education, organize community events, and offer capacity-building programs and services to create transformative change across the food system.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Alliance is organized as California nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as exempt from federal income taxes under IRC Section 501(a) as organizations described in IRC Section 501(c)(3), qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under IRC Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and (viii), and has been determined not to be a private foundation under IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and (3), respectively. The Alliance is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) with the IRS. The Alliance is not required to file an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) because it had no unrelated business taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2024.The Alliance has received notification from the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California that it qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The exemptions are subject to periodic review by the federal and state taxing authorities and management is confident that the Alliance continues to satisfy all federal and state statutes in order to qualify for continued tax exemption status.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation of other personnel and highly compensated employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office in San Diego, California.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Under the California Nonprofit Integrity Act, an exempt organization with annual revenue of $2 million or more is required to have an Audit Committee to select an audit Firm, review the audit, and approve the audit of its annual financial statements. The audited financial statements are prepared by a qualified and licensed independent audit firm. The audit report is reviewed and approved by the organization's management and the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

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