INSTITUTE FOR FOOD AND DEVELOPMENT… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LMICHAEL GREEN

Phone

8776223031

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

INSTITUTE FOR FOOD AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY INC, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $258K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $463K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 80% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE INSTITUTE FOR FOOD AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY (FOOD FIRST) IS TO ELIMINATE THE INJUSTICES THAT CAUSE HUNGER. OUR GRAND STRATEGY IS TO CHANGE CONSCIOUSNESS, AWAKENING PEOPLE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF THEIR OWN POWER TO BRING ABOUT SOCIAL CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $319,392 Revenue: $49,500

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR ACTION: THE GOAL OF THE INSTITUTE FOR FOOD AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY (FOOD FIRST'S RESEARCH WORK) IS TO GENERATE INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY LOCALLY AND...

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR ACTION: THE GOAL OF THE INSTITUTE FOR FOOD AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY (FOOD FIRST'S RESEARCH WORK) IS TO GENERATE INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY. FOOD FIRST ALSO UTILIZES PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEM GENERATE THEIR OWN INFORMATION AND ANALYSES. THE COMBINATION OF OUR APPLIED AND PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH PRODUCES REAL-TIME INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS. OUR RESEARCH BRINGS THE PERSPECTIVE OF COMMUNITY-BASED STRUGGLES TO BROADER DEVELOPMENT DEBATES. THE CORE OF FOOD FIRST'S LONG-TIME WORK, OUR RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, IS DISSEMINATED THROUGH A VARIETY OF RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING BACKGROUNDERS, POLICY BRIEFS, AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $12,606 Revenue: $0

THE OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: A) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CAPACITY BUILDING/ SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING/ EDUCATION - (ORGANIC FARMING EDUCATION, TRAINING ON ...THE OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: A) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CAPACITY BUILDING/ SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING/ EDUCATION - (ORGANIC FARMING EDUCATION, TRAINING ON USE OF DRONES TO SUPPORT COST EFFICIENT AGRICULTURE); B) COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SUPPORT - (FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, SEED+ GRANTS TYPE ASSISTANCE)

Program 3

Expenses: $11,757 Revenue: $0

FOOD FIRST HAS PUBLISHED BOOKS AND HUNDREDS OF ARTICLES AND RESEARCH REPORTS HIGHLIGHTING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER AND AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF THE COMMUNITIES AND MOVEMENTS ADVANCING REAL SOLUTIONS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $203,886

Program Service Revenue $49,500

Investment Income $4,200

Other Revenue $10

TOTAL REVENUE $257,596

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,980

Salaries & Benefits $278,804

Fundraising Expenses $13,290

Program Expenses $343,755

Other Expenses $180,147

TOTAL EXPENSES $462,931

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$257,596	$204,777	+0.3%
Expenses	$462,931	$568,739	-0.2%
Net Income	$-205,335	$-363,962	-0.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$125,450

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LMICHAEL GREEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	Officer	$125,450	$0	$125,450
HENRY W TAYLOR	PRESIDENT	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOBBY L WILSON	VICE PRESIDENT	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES SARRIA	TREASURER	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DYANNE LADINE	SECRETARY	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOYCE E KING	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHYAAM SHABAKA	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JESSICA GORDON NEMBHARD	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR LINDA CROWLEY	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAHM AMADI	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$257,596	$462,931	$441,391	$-205,335
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$269,887	$797,628	$884,236	$-527,741
2022	$1,292,423	$447,113	$1,469,939	$845,310
2021	$379,433	$383,346	$1,222,051	$-3,913
2020	$529,567	$637,719	$620,184	$-108,152

INSTITUTE FOR FOOD AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY INC