The Charlie Cart Project

EIN: 471905802 501(c)(3) Education

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$1,865,043
Total Expenses
$2,050,249
Total Assets
$1,123,575
Net Assets
$962,535
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Carolyn Federman
Phone
5105173025
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Charlie Cart Project, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

Our mission is to make hands-on food education accessible everywhere children gather to learn so that kids have the knowledge and confidence to make healthy food choices for life. The Charlie Cart Project is an all-in-one food education program connecting food, health and the environment. A kitchen on wheels and curriculum with classroom-tested recipes give kids the power to make healthy choices for life. Our mission is to equip the next generation with the knowledge and confidence to make healthy food choices through hands-on cooking. We provide educators and community partners with tools, training, and support for food education to improve nutritional access for all. We envision a world where nourishing, fresh food is at the center of a thriving, healthy community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,620,305 Revenue: $1,616,518

The Charlie Cart Project grew our reach to more than 300 programs, encompassing 45 states. To date, we have sold 478 carts, providing a mobile kitchen, equiment, curriculum and training for a...

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The Charlie Cart Project grew our reach to more than 300 programs, encompassing 45 states. To date, we have sold 478 carts, providing a mobile kitchen, equiment, curriculum and training for a hands-on food education program that enriches student's lives.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $230,816
Program Service Revenue $1,616,518
Investment Income $17,709
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,865,043

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $727,205
Fundraising Expenses $227,532
Program Expenses $1,620,305
Other Expenses $1,320,169
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,050,249

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,865,043 $1,959,939 0.0%
Expenses $2,050,249 $1,932,819 +0.1%
Net Income $-185,206 $27,120 -7.8%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
1

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
$156,676
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Carolyn Federman Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$123,586 $33,090 $156,676
Melissa Ho President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Friend Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauri Moss Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kamran Husain Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claire Cochrane 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 $1,865,043 $2,050,249 $1,123,575 $-185,206
2024 $1,959,939 $1,932,819 $1,209,078 $27,120
2023 $1,826,987 $1,662,983 $1,201,564 $164,004
2022 $1,731,254 $1,246,436 $1,050,820 $484,818
2021 $794,447 $753,307 $821,439 $41,140
2020 $936,048 $847,761 $315,706 $88,287
2019 $742,507 $814,039 $184,429 $-71,532
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