SUNFLOWER BAKERY INC

EIN: 262797556 501(c)(3) Employment

ROCKVILLE, MD

Total Revenue
$2,270,858
Total Expenses
$2,577,744
Total Assets
$2,737,636
Net Assets
$1,919,657
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
JODY TICK
Phone
2403613698
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SUNFLOWER BAKERY INC, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

SUNFLOWER BAKERY ENABLES PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND TEENS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES THROUGH PRE-EMPLOYMENT EXPOSURE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING IN PASTRY ARTS, CULINARY ARTS, HOSPITALITY AND RELATED INDUSTRIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,200,066 Revenue: $513,858

SUNFLOWER'S PASTRY ARTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES 26 WEEKS OF TRAINING IN TWO PHASES. PHASE ONE IS 13 WEEKS OF FORMAL PASTRY INSTRUCTION FROM A CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY SUNFLOWER FOCUSING...

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SUNFLOWER'S PASTRY ARTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES 26 WEEKS OF TRAINING IN TWO PHASES. PHASE ONE IS 13 WEEKS OF FORMAL PASTRY INSTRUCTION FROM A CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY SUNFLOWER FOCUSING ON TECHNIQUES AND METHODS, KITCHEN AND FOOD SAFETY. PHASE TWO IS 13 WEEKS AND STUDENTS RECEIVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN SUNFLOWER'S COMMERCIAL BAKERY PRODUCTION KITCHEN UNDER DIRECTION OF CHEF INSTRUCTORS. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE EXTENSIVE EMPLOYEE READINESS PREPARATION INCLUDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, SELF-ADVOCACY, PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES, AND TIME-MANAGEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $559,049 Revenue: $354,730

THE HOSPITALITY TRAINING HAS TWO PHASES TAUGHT BY INSTRUCTORS WITH HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE. PHASE ONE CONSISTS OF 13 WEEKS AND IS CLASSROOM BASED FOCUSING ON BOTH HARD AND SOFT SKILLS OF CUSTOMER...

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THE HOSPITALITY TRAINING HAS TWO PHASES TAUGHT BY INSTRUCTORS WITH HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE. PHASE ONE CONSISTS OF 13 WEEKS AND IS CLASSROOM BASED FOCUSING ON BOTH HARD AND SOFT SKILLS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, FRONT OF HOUSE OPERATIONS, SAFE FOOD HANDLING, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS. PHASE TWO IS 13 WEEKS AND STUDENTS SHIFT FROM CLASSROOM TO SUNFLOWER'S RETAIL OUTLETS AND SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS STOCKING INVENTORY, ENGAGING WITH CUSTOMERS, AND RUNNING POINT OF SALE. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE EXTENSIVE EMPLOYEE READINESS PREPARATION INCLUDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, SELF-ADVOCACY, PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES, AND TIME-MANAGEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $349,046 Revenue: $7,236

SUNFLOWER'S CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE SAME 13 WEEK PHASES AND TEACHES COOKING METHODS, KNIFE SKILLS, FOOD PREPARATION, WORKING WITH MEAT, SAFE FOOD HANDLING AND SOFT SKILLS OF...

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SUNFLOWER'S CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE SAME 13 WEEK PHASES AND TEACHES COOKING METHODS, KNIFE SKILLS, FOOD PREPARATION, WORKING WITH MEAT, SAFE FOOD HANDLING AND SOFT SKILLS OF EMPLOYMENT READINESS.PHASE ONE CONSISTS OF 13 WEEKS WHERE STUDENTS LEARN BASICS OF CULINARY PREPARATIONS AND PHASE TWO IS 13 WEEKS WHERE STUDENTS APPLY THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND RECEIVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN THE CULINARY COMMERCIAL KITCHEN UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHEF INSTRUCTORS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,234,774
Program Service Revenue $491,462
Investment Income $41,569
Other Revenue $503,053
TOTAL REVENUE $2,270,858

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,771,716
Fundraising Expenses $145,905
Program Expenses $2,241,298
Other Expenses $806,028
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,577,744

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,270,858 $2,005,174 +0.1%
Expenses $2,577,744 $1,895,385 +0.4%
Net Income $-306,886 $109,789 -3.8%
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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
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
55
Volunteers
66

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
7
$197,487
Total Directors
19
$42,987
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARA PORTMAN MILNER CO-FOUNDER 20.00
Officer Director
$41,741 $1,246 $42,987
LAURIE WEXLER CO-FOUNDER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAI FIERST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FARBER VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GWEN CRANE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILLIAN LEVITT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISSA GOLDFARB IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY BERNARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SELEEM CHOUDHURY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERYL FEINBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DINA GOLDMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY HERMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HOFFMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIE KUPERSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DINA LEENER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ORLEE PANITCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUSHANTI PEIRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON SALAMON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ TSAKIRIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY TICK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$150,000 $4,500 $154,500
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 $2,270,858 $2,577,744 $2,737,636 $-306,886
2024 $2,005,174 $1,895,385 $2,742,470 $109,789
2023 $1,620,964 $1,658,608 $2,681,642 $-37,644
2022 $1,560,849 $1,438,906 $2,330,821 $121,943
2021 $1,357,062 $1,172,855 $2,327,781 $184,207
2020 $1,754,578 $1,077,108 $2,148,730 $677,470
2019 $1,348,257 $950,526 $1,261,719 $397,731
2018 $975,160 $575,018 $822,749 $400,142
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