Food Research & Action Center

EIN: 237200739 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$16,570,514
Total Expenses
$14,790,697
Total Assets
$12,468,867
Net Assets
$6,760,800
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
NY
Phone
2029862200
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Food Research & Action Center, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $16.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 221% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $14.8M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

WE IMPROVE THE NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE STRUGGLING AGAINST POVERTY-RELATED HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH ADVOCACY, PARTNERSHIPS, AND BY ADVANCING BOLD AND EQUITABLE POLICY SOLUTIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,506,790 Revenue: $35,000

EARLY CHILDHOOD NUTRITION: THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS TO LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, FRAC WORKS TO REDUCE...

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EARLY CHILDHOOD NUTRITION: THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS TO LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, FRAC WORKS TO REDUCE HUNGER, IMPROVE NUTRITION AND THEREBY IMPROVE THE FOOD SECURITY, ECONOMIC SECURITY, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, SCHOOL READINESS AND WELL-BEING OF INFANTS AND PRESCHOOLERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,014,011 Revenue: $12,615

CHILD NUTRITION: FRAC SEEKS TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD HUNGER, IMPROVE NUTRITION, IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY, IMPROVE HEALTH AND SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT, AND USE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO...

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CHILD NUTRITION: FRAC SEEKS TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD HUNGER, IMPROVE NUTRITION, IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY, IMPROVE HEALTH AND SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT, AND USE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. FRAC WORKS WITH LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL GROUPS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES TO ASSURE THAT AS MANY ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE ARE ENROLLED IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS SCHOOL BREAKFAST, SCHOOL LUNCH, THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AND AFTER SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS, AND THAT THE FOOD SERVED IS AS NUTRITIOUS AS POSSIBLE. FRAC PROVIDES RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, ANALYSIS, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MATERIALS AND REGRANTING.

Program 3
Expenses: $808,822 Revenue: $5,965

SNAP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS): FRAC WORKS WITH NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GROUPS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE SNAP (FORMERLY FOOD STAMPS) BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES. THROUGH RESEARCH...

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SNAP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS): FRAC WORKS WITH NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GROUPS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE SNAP (FORMERLY FOOD STAMPS) BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES. THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REGRANTING AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, ANALYSIS, AND DESCRIPTIONS OF MODEL APPROACHES, FRAC ASSISTS IN GETTING SNAP TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, IMMIGRANTS, OLDER ADULTS, UNEMPLOYED PERSONS AND OTHER PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,751,671
Program Service Revenue $801,980
Investment Income $40,127
Other Revenue $-23,264
TOTAL REVENUE $16,570,514

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,974,754
Salaries & Benefits $7,275,958
Fundraising Expenses $714,799
Program Expenses $12,863,584
Other Expenses $2,539,985
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,790,697

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $16,570,514 $5,168,532 +2.2%
Expenses $14,790,697 $9,541,456 +0.6%
Net Income $1,779,817 $-4,372,924 -1.4%
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
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
59
Volunteers
7

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
$345,414
Total Directors
16
$345,414
Key Employees
1
$210,422
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A PRESIDENT 40.0
Officer Director
$293,016 $52,398 $345,414
N/A Chair 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.0
Key Emp
$203,863 $6,559 $210,422
N/A DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.0
Highest
$187,020 $32,841 $219,861
N/A DIR. SCHOOL & OUT-OF-SCHOOL 40.0
Highest
$177,949 $14,691 $192,640
N/A DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.0
Highest
$171,164 $8,913 $180,077
N/A CHIEF GOVT AFFAIRS OFFICER 40.0
Highest
$199,580 $43,044 $242,624
N/A FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.0
Highest
$174,710 $17,072 $191,782
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $16,570,514 $14,790,697 $12,468,867 $1,779,817
2022 $5,168,532 $9,541,456 $7,133,214 $-4,372,924
2021 $13,011,283 $12,288,670 $11,081,726 $722,613
2020 $18,678,704 $14,168,324 $10,986,880 $4,510,380
2019 $9,242,615 $9,519,210 $4,936,208 $-276,595
2018 $7,212,857 $9,393,625 $5,121,122 $-2,180,768
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