FRESH APPROACH

EIN: 262438206 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

CONCORD, CA

Total Revenue
$3,389,179
Total Expenses
$3,019,528
Total Assets
$2,142,652
Net Assets
$1,658,083
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LAURA DETAR
Phone
9257712990
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRESH APPROACH, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.0M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF FRESH APPROACH IS TO CREATE LONG-TERM CHANGE IN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY CONNECTING CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES WITH HEALTHY FOOD FROM CALIFORNIA FARMERS AND EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $912,154

FRESH APPROACH WORKS TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS THROUGH FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS: THE MOBILE FARMERS' MARKET IS A FARMERS' MARKET ON WHEELS THAT INCREASES ACCESS TO FRESH AND...

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FRESH APPROACH WORKS TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS THROUGH FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS: THE MOBILE FARMERS' MARKET IS A FARMERS' MARKET ON WHEELS THAT INCREASES ACCESS TO FRESH AND LOCAL PRODUCE IN SF BAY AREA NEIGHBORHOODS, THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET, MATCHING NUTRITION INCENTIVES AT THE RIGHMOND CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET, AND FARMS TOGETHER, WHICH HELPS CREATE PURCHASING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SMALL AND MID-SIZE FAMILY FARMERS AND LOCAL INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS FOOD BANKS AND SCHOOLS.

Program 2
Expenses: $640,549

EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE VEGGIERX FOOD AS MEDICINE WORKSHOPS AND THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM. THE VEGGIERX PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2011, REACHING NEARLY 12,000 BAY AREA RESIDENTS AND...

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE VEGGIERX FOOD AS MEDICINE WORKSHOPS AND THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM. THE VEGGIERX PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2011, REACHING NEARLY 12,000 BAY AREA RESIDENTS AND DISTRIBUTING OVER $500,000 IN "PRESCRIPTION" VOUCHERS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO SPEND ON FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT FARMERS' MARKETS. IN 2024, FRESH APPROACH OFFERED VEGGIERX WORKSHOPS AND VOUCHERS IN FOUR COUNTIES (ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, SAN MATEO, AND SANTA CLARA) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY, THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY GARDEN IS A KEY RESOURCE OFFERING URBAN AGRICULTURE INITIATIVES.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,730

FRESH APPROACH IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEERING, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR PROJECT, 28 RESIDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN 2024 TO SUPPORT...

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FRESH APPROACH IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEERING, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR PROJECT, 28 RESIDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN 2024 TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY HELPING WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THE FARMERS' MARKETS, HELPING TO MANAGE THE COMPOST HUB, AND FACILITATING GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND WORKSHOPS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,498,447
Program Service Revenue $1,889,008
Investment Income $10,296
Other Revenue $-8,572
TOTAL REVENUE $3,389,179

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $89,840
Salaries & Benefits $2,009,468
Fundraising Expenses $217,029
Program Expenses $2,298,645
Other Expenses $920,220
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,019,528

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,389,179 $2,827,689 +0.2%
Expenses $3,019,528 $3,125,955 0.0%
Net Income $369,651 $-298,266 -2.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
48
Volunteers
222

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
5
$115,163
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RENEE SHEPHERD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MCKINLEY BAKER CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETROS MASKAL VICE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEN MOY TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED CHAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE CONRAD SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE YU BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE SILVA BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA DE TAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$115,163 $0 $115,163
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 $3,389,179 $3,019,528 $2,142,652 $369,651
2023 $2,827,689 $3,125,955 $1,673,724 $-298,266
2022 $3,006,594 $2,820,648 $1,880,574 $185,946
2021 $2,423,475 $2,140,052 $1,540,287 $283,423
2020 $3,604,632 $3,341,315 $1,215,732 $263,317
2019 $1,611,787 $1,460,248 $860,210 $151,539
2018 $1,151,227 $1,208,194 $788,163 $-56,967
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