OLDWAYS PRESERVATION AND EXCHANGE TRUST INC

EIN: 043031978 501(c)(3)

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$2,464,232
Total Expenses
$2,059,109
Total Assets
$2,193,565
Net Assets
$1,658,192
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
SARA BAER-SINNOTT
Phone
6174215500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

OLDWAYS PRESERVATION AND EXCHANGE TRUST INC, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $405K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

OLDWAYS IS A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH BY INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO EMBRACE THE HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE JOYS OF THE "OLD WAYS" OF EATING - HERITAGE BASED DIETS HIGH IN TASTE, NOURISHMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND JOY. OLDWAYS' MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIVES BY OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND RECIPES BASED ON CULTURAL FOOD TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $720,128 Revenue: $805,983

OLDWAYS CULINARIAS ARE CULINARY AND CULTURAL EXPLORATIONS, INTENDED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND INSPIRE PARTICIPANTS TO EMBRACE THE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE JOYS OF CULTURAL FOOD TRADITIONS. THESE...

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OLDWAYS CULINARIAS ARE CULINARY AND CULTURAL EXPLORATIONS, INTENDED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND INSPIRE PARTICIPANTS TO EMBRACE THE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE JOYS OF CULTURAL FOOD TRADITIONS. THESE EDUCATIONAL TRIPS INCLUDE ACCLAIMED CHEFS, FOOD EXPERTS, FOOD PRODUCERS, AND ARE CAREFULLY CURATED WEEK-LONG ITINERARIES FILLED WITH UNFORGETTABLE CULTURAL AND CULINARY LEARNING EXPERIENCES. DURING FY 2025, WE ORGANIZED FIVE CULINARIAS: PIEDMONT, ITALY IN OCTOBER 2024 WITH 26 PARTICIPANTS; CROATIA IN NOVEMBER 2024 WITH 34 PARTICIPANTS; SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN IN MARCH 2025 WITH 23 PARTICIPANTS, PROVENCE, FRANCE IN APRIL 2025 WITH 23 PARTICIPANTS, AND TURKEY/BLACK SEA IN MAY 2025 WITH 28 PARTICIPANTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $300,535 Revenue: $1,281

FOR WHOLE GRAINS MONTH IN SEPTEMBER 2024, THE WHOLE GRAINS COUNCIL HOSTED A MONTH-LONG WHOLE GRAIN CELEBRATION. IN MARCH 2025, THE WGC CELEBRATED WHOLE DAY FOR WHOLE GRAIN ENGAGING HUNDREDS OF...

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FOR WHOLE GRAINS MONTH IN SEPTEMBER 2024, THE WHOLE GRAINS COUNCIL HOSTED A MONTH-LONG WHOLE GRAIN CELEBRATION. IN MARCH 2025, THE WGC CELEBRATED WHOLE DAY FOR WHOLE GRAIN ENGAGING HUNDREDS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO HOST EVENTS AND POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. IN ADDITION TO THESE ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, THE WGC CONTINUALLY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ABOUT WHOLE GRAINS SCIENTIFIC, CULINARY, AND NUTRITIONAL TO HELP CONSUMERS FIND, COOK, AND CONSUME WHOLE GRAINS. THE WGC CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION AND ITS APPROXIMATELY 333 ACTIVE MEMBERS BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH REGULATORS AND ADVOCATING FOR CLEAR AND SENSIBLE WHOLE GRAIN REGULATIONS, PRODUCT LABELING, AND DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS. THE WGC WAS ELECTED TO CHAIR THE INTERNATIONAL WHOLE GRAIN INITIATIVE, A GLOBAL CONSORTIUM OF WHOLE GRAIN EXPERTS WORKING TO INCREASE WHOLE GRAIN CONSUMPTION AND IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AROUND THE WORLD. THE WGC COMPLETED ITS BI-ANNUAL CONSUMER SURVEY ABOUT WHOLE GRAINS IN JUNE OF 2025. IT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 15, 2025.

Program 3
Expenses: $120,823 Revenue: $38,279

THE AFRICAN HERITAGE AND HEALTH PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON BRINGING THE HEALTHY CULINARY TRADITIONS OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA - THE AFRICAN HERITAGE DIET -- TO AN AMERICAN AUDIENCE. THE AFRICAN HERITAGE...

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THE AFRICAN HERITAGE AND HEALTH PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON BRINGING THE HEALTHY CULINARY TRADITIONS OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA - THE AFRICAN HERITAGE DIET -- TO AN AMERICAN AUDIENCE. THE AFRICAN HERITAGE DIET IS A WAY OF EATING BASED ON THE HEALTHY FOOD TRADITIONS OF PEOPLE WITH AFRICAN ROOTS. THIS HEALTHY WAY OF EATING IS POWERFULLY NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS, AND NATURALLY MEETS THE GUIDELINES EXPERTS RECOMMEND FOR SUPPORTING GOOD HEALTH. OLDWAYS HAS CREATED A NUMBER OF RESOURCES TO DO THIS, INCLUDING TWO CURRICULA TO TEACH THE AFRICAN HERITAGE DIET: A TASTE OF AFRICAN HERITAGE AND A CHILDREN'S TASTE OF AFRICAN HERITAGE PLUS A DIGITAL VERSION OF A TASTE OF AFRICAN HERITAGE. THERE ARE ALSO A NUMBER OF ONLINE RESOURCES THAT CAN BE DOWNLOADED.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,546,922
Program Service Revenue $886,421
Investment Income $30,889
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,464,232

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,068,089
Fundraising Expenses $15,856
Program Expenses $1,786,755
Other Expenses $983,020
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,059,109

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,464,232 $1,934,033 +0.3%
Expenses $2,059,109 $1,902,383 +0.1%
Net Income $405,123 $31,650 +11.8%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
11
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$246,128
Total Directors
10
$246,128
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARA BAER-SINNOTT PRES/CLERK/EXEC DIR 40.00
Officer Director
$230,983 $15,145 $246,128
PHILIP MELDRUM TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE COOL VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE GENDRON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA SORTUN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE STRANGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN KISH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICKI BRIGGS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED NELSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAKIR CANNON-MOYE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY LEBLANC VICE PRESIDENT OF NUTRITION PROGRAMMING 40.00
Highest
$122,450 $3,540 $125,990
ABIGAIL SLOANE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 40.00
Highest
$109,872 $30,530 $140,402
CAROLYN SLUTYER SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & WGC PROGRAM DIRECT 40.00
Highest
$103,867 $3,005 $106,872
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,464,232 $2,059,109 $2,193,565 $405,123
2024 $1,934,033 $1,902,383 $1,447,573 $31,650
2023 $1,798,755 $1,733,777 $1,422,528 $64,978
2022 $1,750,409 $1,546,850 $1,292,816 $203,559
2021 $1,525,679 $1,386,087 $1,342,255 $139,592
2020 $1,439,391 $1,472,094 $1,240,713 $-32,703
2019 $1,954,060 $1,694,489 $953,034 $259,571
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