PENNSYLVANIA FOOD MERCHANTS EDUCATION TRUST

EIN: 232241930 501(c)(3)

CAMP HILL, PA

Total Revenue
$72,957
Total Expenses
$76,139
Total Assets
$818,822
Net Assets
$818,822
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
ALEX BALOGA
Phone
7177310600
Tax Period
2025-04-01 to 2026-03-31

PENNSYLVANIA FOOD MERCHANTS EDUCATION TRUST, founded in 1983, is a micro nonprofit that reported $73K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $819K represent 135 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROMOTE EDUCATION FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY THROUGH PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, PROMOTING CONTINUING EDUCATION, SUPPORTING PROGRAMS IN HIGH SCHOOLS, TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES, OR THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT SUCH AS LECTURE SERIES, SYMPOSIUMS, SEMINARS OR GRANTS-IN-AID.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $63,000

PROMOTION OF EDUCATION FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 TWENTY-SIX SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED...

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PROMOTION OF EDUCATION FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 TWENTY-SIX SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO RECIPIENTS FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. THE AWARDS HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. EACH SCHOLARSHIP IS PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO THE RECIPIENT'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION UPON THE START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $40,804
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $32,153
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $72,957

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $63,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $63,000
Other Expenses $13,139
TOTAL EXPENSES $76,139

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $72,957 $125,650 -0.4%
Expenses $76,139 $94,891 -0.2%
Net Income $-3,182 $30,759 -1.1%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

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
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT HARTMAN CHAIRMAN 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARON SANDERS TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX BALOGA TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA KARNS TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KEMPF TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KANG SU LEE TRUSTEE 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DWIGHT CROMER CONTROLLER 0.25
Officer
$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
2026 $72,957 $76,139 $818,822 $-3,182
2025 $125,650 $94,891 $766,736 $30,759
2024 $84,648 $92,997 $784,699 $-8,349
2023 $46,340 $94,676 $723,425 $-48,336
2022 $137,435 $66,611 $810,897 $70,824
2021 $82,352 $69,286 $809,811 $13,066
2020 $50,902 $65,536 $593,967 $-14,634
2019 $114,132 $72,058 $668,492 $42,074
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