WASTE NOT WANT NOT INC

EIN: 352244427 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

ORANGE PARK, FL

Total Revenue
$3,572,119
Total Expenses
$3,384,127
Total Assets
$770,835
Net Assets
$659,472
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
KATHLEEN SPEARS
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WASTE NOT WANT NOT INC, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.4M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

WASTE NOT WANT NOT FIGHTS HUNGER AND POVERTY EVERY DAY BY UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TO RESCUE FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DISCARDED. THESE ITEMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH OUR DOZENS OF COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,298,449

WASTE NOT WANT NOT'S 250+ VOLUNTEERS USE THEIR PERSONAL VEHICLES AND OUR TRUCK TO RESCUE FOOD DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES ON A DAILY BASIS. THIS SURPLUS FOOD, WHICH OTHERWISE WOULD BE DISCARDED, IS...

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WASTE NOT WANT NOT'S 250+ VOLUNTEERS USE THEIR PERSONAL VEHICLES AND OUR TRUCK TO RESCUE FOOD DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES ON A DAILY BASIS. THIS SURPLUS FOOD, WHICH OTHERWISE WOULD BE DISCARDED, IS DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 130 LOCAL CHARITIES HELPING THE HUNGRY AND POOR OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,463,119
Program Service Revenue $13,475
Investment Income $13,923
Other Revenue $81,602
TOTAL REVENUE $3,572,119

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $202,070
Fundraising Expenses $16,821
Program Expenses $3,298,449
Other Expenses $3,182,057
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,384,127

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,572,119 $2,880,821 +0.2%
Expenses $3,384,127 $2,920,544 +0.2%
Net Income $187,992 $-39,723 -5.7%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
4
Volunteers
206

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
$84,536
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHLEEN SPEARS PRES/EXEC. D 40.00
Officer
$82,000 $2,536 $84,536
RICK HOOD BOARD CHAIRM 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL MCDANIEL VICE CHAIRMA 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE MARKLEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA BARGE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN PLATO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE FRESH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA REINHARDT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TILLERY DURBIN DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $3,572,119 $3,384,127 $770,835 $187,992
2024 $2,880,821 $2,920,544 $590,023 $-39,723
2023 $3,052,718 $2,892,405 $620,624 $160,313
2022 $3,395,436 $3,357,020 $459,600 $38,416
2021 $4,814,477 $4,735,747 $437,829 $78,730
2020 $3,774,838 $3,709,103 $358,571 $65,735
2019 $3,657,383 $3,625,346 $282,393 $32,037
2018 $4,061,415 $4,066,733 $242,417 $-5,318
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