The Doctor Yum Project

EIN: 455245719 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Fredericksburg, VA

Total Revenue
$342,738
Total Expenses
$203,645
Total Assets
$268,987
Net Assets
$252,236
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Nimali Fernando
Phone
2024306766
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Doctor Yum Project, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $343K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 148% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $139K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

The Dr. Yum Project is a non-profit organization on a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $12,021

TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO COOK USING MORE FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER WHOLE FOODS BY OFFERING RESOURCES VIA OUR WEBSITE AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP AT-RISK COMMUNITIES LEARN TO...

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TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO COOK USING MORE FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER WHOLE FOODS BY OFFERING RESOURCES VIA OUR WEBSITE AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP AT-RISK COMMUNITIES LEARN TO PREPARE AND EAT MORE NUTRITIOUS FOODS.

Program 2
Expenses: $23,498 Revenue: $14,994

PARTNERING AND ENGAGING WITH PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY AT ANNUAL MEETINGS LIKE THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, AND PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES TO...

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PARTNERING AND ENGAGING WITH PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY AT ANNUAL MEETINGS LIKE THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, AND PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES TO PREVENT AND TREAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY WITH LIFESTYLE CHANGES.

Program 3
Expenses: $139,510 Revenue: $247,151

DEVELOPING CURRICULA FOR SCHOOLS, LIKE OUR RESEARCH-BASED PROGRAM "DR. YUM'S FOOD ADVENTURE" TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LEARN TO COOK AND EAT FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THIS INCLUDES...

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DEVELOPING CURRICULA FOR SCHOOLS, LIKE OUR RESEARCH-BASED PROGRAM "DR. YUM'S FOOD ADVENTURE" TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LEARN TO COOK AND EAT FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATING TEACHERS ON HOW TO SUPPORT HEALTHY EATING IN CLASSROOMS AND SUPPORTING SPECIALISTS WHO HELP CHILDREN WITH FEEDING CHALLENGES EAT A MORE NUTRITIOUS DIET.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,808
Program Service Revenue $262,137
Investment Income $146
Other Revenue $1,647
TOTAL REVENUE $342,738

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $3,395
Program Expenses $175,029
Other Expenses $202,645
TOTAL EXPENSES $203,645

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $342,738 $138,271 +1.5%
Expenses $203,645 $137,002 +0.5%
Net Income $139,093 $1,269 +108.6%
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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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
Nimali E fernando MD MPH President and Treasurer 27.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Heidi Dieugenio Secretary 24.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Santhi Nair MD Director 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Visioni Director 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CJ Stermer Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexa Clark Director 1.00
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 $342,738 $203,645 $268,987 $139,093
2024 $138,271 $137,002 $117,706 $1,269
2023 $110,827 $168,004 $113,197 $-57,177
2022 $194,836 $208,528 $178,231 $-13,692
2021 $291,695 $218,582 $184,974 $73,113
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