THE URBAN FOOD INITIATIVE INC

EIN: 460673197 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

DORCHESTER, MA

Total Revenue
$5,274,720
Total Expenses
$7,487,277
Total Assets
$7,116,705
Net Assets
$-667,068
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
DOUGLAS RAUCH
Phone
6175068970
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE URBAN FOOD INITIATIVE INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $5.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $7.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 42% operating deficit.

Mission

DAILY TABLE IS AN INNOVATIVE RETAIL APPROACH TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE WHOLESOME FOOD TO THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND UNDERSERVED IN OUR INNER CITIES TO HELP SOLVE THE SOCIAL CHALLENGE OF HUNGER AND OBESITY IN AMERICA.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,196,194
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $-360,605
Other Revenue $1,439,131
TOTAL REVENUE $5,274,720

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,007,161
Fundraising Expenses $366,995
Program Expenses $6,474,077
Other Expenses $3,480,116
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,487,277

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,274,720 $4,244,699 +0.2%
Expenses $7,487,277 $6,234,361 +0.2%
Net Income $-2,212,557 $-1,989,662 +0.1%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
183
Volunteers
1255

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
$221,572
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DOUGLAS RAUCH CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MERHDAD NOORANI SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY MARTIN GOVERNANCE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MERSKY DEVELOPMENT CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT FINLOW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SAMMON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN TIMMONS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA KING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL WALCZAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMEKA MOSS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN MIALE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE ALVAREZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRINA FOSTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SASHA PURPURA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$207,614 $13,958 $221,572
GEORGIA FERGUSON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$111,488 $0 $111,488
MICHAEL O'DRISCOLL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$131,017 $8,579 $139,596
LAUREN MASON DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$100,096 $19,231 $119,327
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 $5,274,720 $7,487,277 $7,116,705 $-2,212,557
2023 $4,244,699 $6,234,361 $10,072,779 $-1,989,662
2022 $5,469,278 $5,073,205 $8,603,004 $396,073
2021 $4,930,418 $4,181,916 $4,670,593 $748,502
2021 $4,253,453 $4,231,922 $3,931,004 $21,531
2020 $2,757,772 $3,020,033 $3,918,381 $-262,261
2019 $3,729,756 $2,552,358 $2,902,509 $1,177,398
2018 $1,740,955 $2,469,724 $1,648,148 $-728,769
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