FOOD AND MEDICINE

EIN: 050561675

BREWER, ME

Total Revenue
$693,638
Total Expenses
$710,904
Total Assets
$387,848
Net Assets
$182,869
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
ERIN OBERSON-BROGDEN
Phone
2079895860
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOOD AND MEDICINE, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit that reported $694K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

ORGANIZE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER WORKERS AND OUR COMMUNITIES IN THE FIGHT FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. WE BELIEVE THAT BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH UNIONS, FARMERS COMMUNITY GROUPS, SMALL BUSINESS, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WE WILL CREATE SOLUTIONS AND POSITIVE CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $376,347

WORKERS RIGHTS EDUCATION: PROVIDING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO LAID-OFF AND LOW-INCOME WORKERS IN EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE AND ACCESSING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND OTHER AID...

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WORKERS RIGHTS EDUCATION: PROVIDING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO LAID-OFF AND LOW-INCOME WORKERS IN EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE AND ACCESSING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND OTHER AID PROGRAMS. ENGAGING WORKERS IN PUBLIC POLICY: WORKING WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND WORKERS' ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY, EDUCATE AROUND AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT IMPROVE WORKER'S RIGHTS AND CONDITIONS FOR LOW-INCOME WORKERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $152,496 Revenue: $24,603

LOCAL, HEALTHY FOOD: PROVING ACCESS TO AND INCREASING MARKETS FOR LOCALLY- GROWN, HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH A FARM SHARE PROGRAM, EDUCATION AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN ACCESSING LOCAL...

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LOCAL, HEALTHY FOOD: PROVING ACCESS TO AND INCREASING MARKETS FOR LOCALLY- GROWN, HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH A FARM SHARE PROGRAM, EDUCATION AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN ACCESSING LOCAL FOOD.

Program 3
Revenue: $777

ORGANIZED VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES WHO SAW INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS AND LOSS OF AT RISK VOLUNTEERS. RAISED FUNDS TO PURCHASE INDIVIUDAL MEALS FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS, AND DONATED THE...

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ORGANIZED VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES WHO SAW INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS AND LOSS OF AT RISK VOLUNTEERS. RAISED FUNDS TO PURCHASE INDIVIUDAL MEALS FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS, AND DONATED THE MEALS TO FRONT LINE WORKERS, INCLUDING BUS DRIVERS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS; ALSO TO SENIORS AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $661,854
Program Service Revenue $25,380
Investment Income $6,404
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $693,638

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $533,322
Fundraising Expenses $81,520
Program Expenses $528,843
Other Expenses $177,582
TOTAL EXPENSES $710,904

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $693,638 $583,157 +0.2%
Expenses $710,904 $557,347 +0.3%
Net Income $-17,266 $25,810 -1.7%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
14
Volunteers
350

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
6
$77,029
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIN OBERSON-BROGDEN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA KATI CORLEW PHD VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC CRYER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SHOLES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY SLOTZNICK STEERING COM 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EAMON LASKEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY PECKENHAM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN NEPTUNE ADAMS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONJA BIRTHISEL PHD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
E DARCY COOKE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MARKEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAULIAN DANA BRYANT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA SUPICA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABAGIAL D'ALESSIO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES FRASER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN E MCKAY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$55,027 $22,002 $77,029
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
2024 $693,638 $710,904 $387,848 $-17,266
2023 $583,157 $557,347 $335,443 $25,810
2022 $404,287 $447,697 $331,068 $-43,410
2021 $390,351 $267,057 $265,233 $123,294
2020 $378,685 $304,520 $212,990 $74,165
2019 $208,542 $240,532 $50,914 $-31,990
2018 $276,646 $239,121 $122,558 $37,525
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