Farestart

“A draft copy of the form 990 is reviewed by the ceo, the cfo, and board treasurer. A copy of the final form 990 is provided to the full finance committee and board of directors, and published to the farestart website.”

“The organization does not allow members of the board of directors who have conflicts of interest related to a specific issue to vote on that issue. Farestart annually reminds board members about conflict of interest policy and requests signed certifications that they have read and understand the policy.”

“The executive committee of the board completes a 360-degree performance review and uses an outside survey source (the united way of king county salary survey of non-profits) for the region. The committee then discusses the performance of the ceo and decides on the salary as a group. The ceo does not participate in these discussions or decisions. The executive committee then meets with the ceo to discuss the performance evaluation and the salary adjustment.”

“All other employees participate in an annual and mid-year review and calibration process. Feedback is sought from direct reports and peers and salary increases are based on merit and market analysis.”

“The organization makes its annual audited financial statements and form 990 available to the general public on its website. All other documents, such as: conflict of interest policy; organizational documents; form 1023; and interim financial information, are made available at the organization's administrative office upon request.”

“Our food-based social enterprises serve as classrooms, where students gain valuable employment and self-empowerment skills that provide pathways into various culinary and food-based careers. Students learn and hone these skills in real-world situations while being in a supportive environment that includes wraparound social services such as housing, mental health support, transportation and more. In 2022, 254 youth and adult students enrolled in farestart job training programs; 167 students graduated; and 88 job placements and promotions were facilitated. Throughout the covid pandemic, we have continued to evolve our job training programs to better meet the needs of our students and create pathways for personal stability and economic mobility. Most of the programming remained virtual throughout the year, but we also started welcoming back students onsite with the launch of our new food pathways program. 1)online learning program, which is a continuation of the virtual program that we developed early in the pandemic. The program provides adults 18+ years of age up to six weeks of virtual learning that is focused on transferable skills that can be applied to a variety of different industries. In 2022, 94 students enrolled. 2)food pathways program, an evolution of our former adult culinary program, provides adults 18+ years of age with up to six months of training. Students learn self-empowerment skills, financial literacy and other life skills while learning on-the-job skills within our food security programs that will prepare students for careers in culinary and other food-based industries. In 2022, 23 students enrolled. 3)barista & customer service program, which promotes education advancement and job readiness for young adults age 15 - 24 years of age. Students receive up to seven weeks of training working with expert baristas. In 2022, this program remained fully virtual. We partnered with seattle public schools' interagency academy and nova high school, y social impact center and gifts of hope. In 2022, 134 students enrolled.”

“Uncollectible pledges -121,365”