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Food Paradigm

EIN 93-4157882 • 501(c)3 • Apex, NC

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE K30

Profile

Food Paradigm is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its primary exempt purpose is to promote equitable food systems by providing education, training, and resources that empower individuals and communities to access, grow, and understand nutritious food. The organization conducts programs that include food literacy education, youth leadership development, community-based workshops, and partnerships with local schools and organizations to support food justice and sustainable food practices.

4700 Treys CourtApex, NC 27539

foodparadigm.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE K30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE K30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

51st percentile

7.7%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE K30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$50,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 62.7% of source-year revenue.

NTEE K30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Assets

$21,515

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

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Net Assets

$21,515

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$79,772

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$73,600

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$6,172

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $21,515Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $21,5152024

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2024

Assets$21,515
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$21,515

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $79,772Expenses 2024: $73,600Net Income 2024: $6,1722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$79,772
Expenses$73,600
Net Income$6,172

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.5$0.00$21.5$79.8$73.6$6.17
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$79,772
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Food Paradigm is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its primary exempt purpose is to promote equitable food systems by providing education, training, and resources that empower individuals and communities to access, grow, and understand nutritious food. The organization conducts programs that include food literacy education, youth leadership development, community-based workshops, and partnerships with local schools and organizations to support food justice and sustainable food practices.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
A full-time staff member dedicated approximately 30% of their time to program services, focused on improving school food systems. Activities included managing relationships with schools to support improved food sourcing and service; leading outreach efforts to identify and cultivate school partnerships; providing direct consultation to schools on implementing food program improvements; and researching, planning, and designing implementation frameworks for three pilot school sites.$0$15,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Karla WilsonCo-Executive Director And Board SecretaryFT$50,000-$50,000
Thursall CelleCo-Executive Director And Board PresidentPT$0--
Beth EspitiaBoard TreasurerPT$0--
Varsha ChawlaBoard Of DirectorsPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Food Paradigm
EIN
93-4157882
Phone
9193424053
Address
4700 Treys Court, Apex, NC 27539

Signing Officer

Name
Karla Wilson
Title
Co-executive Director
Phone
9196067592
Signed
2025-11-11
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 1

During the tax year, the organization received the following non-cash support: 1. Donated catering services for a fundraising event, valued at approximately $3,740. While in-kind services are not reported as revenue on Form 990-EZ in accordance with IRS Instructions, the organization acknowledges this contribution here in the interest of transparency and appreciation. 2. Donated floral arrangements, valued at $700 (FMV), provided for use at a fundraising event. 3. Donated use of event space, valued at $2,160 (FMV), for a fundraising event. These contributions helped reduce the organization's event costs and supported its mission-driven fundraising efforts.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8

Ticket Revenue for April Launch Event and Sneaker Ball Vision Dinner.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^Communications;2228|Liability Insurance;2055|Office Expenses;1596|Professional Development;599|April Launch and Sneaker Ball Vision Dinner;10182|Payroll Tax;3862^Total;20522^

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

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