FOOD EQUALITY INITIATIVE INC

EIN: 472377396 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Lenexa, KS

Total Revenue
$347,856
Total Expenses
$402,437
Total Assets
$270,864
Net Assets
$257,546
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
Erin Matinez
Phone
8168000884
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FOOD EQUALITY INITIATIVE INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $348K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $402K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

Food Equality Initiative fights for nutrition security and health equity for all through increasing access to nourishing food as medicine.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $175,734 Revenue: $0

Food Equality Initiative (FEI) fights for nutrition security and health equity for all. The Food Is Medicine Access Program (FIMAP) is FEI's direct service program that provides clients who qualify...

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Food Equality Initiative (FEI) fights for nutrition security and health equity for all. The Food Is Medicine Access Program (FIMAP) is FEI's direct service program that provides clients who qualify as food insecure with a monthly voucher of $155 to $250 and home delivery of voucher-purchased and self-selected food from 2 online marketplaces. Selected foods met their diet and preference needs. In 2023, FEI provided 700 nourishing food deliveries to clients enrolled in FIMAP. With increased access to appropriate foods that "opened the door ... to try different styles of gluten-free foods that are delicious and healthy," clients were able to improve their quality of life. One client reported "It's one of those too good to be true moments! But it really is true!" FEI received recognition for its local impact when awarded the Heart of the Community Award from CareSource.

Program 2
Expenses: $50,210 Revenue: $0

Food Equality Initiative provided nutrition education through its Free-From Podcast episodes. In 2023, the podcast had nearly 1000 downloads of which the episode Sugar, School Lunch, and the Farm...

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Food Equality Initiative provided nutrition education through its Free-From Podcast episodes. In 2023, the podcast had nearly 1000 downloads of which the episode Sugar, School Lunch, and the Farm Bill was the most popular. Further education included website blog posts, one of which was Healthy Habits for Heart Health, and enhancements to the resources section of the website. Educational resources were not limited to nutrition education, but also included recipes, health and wellness information, gardening tips, and information around additional assistance.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,105 Revenue: $0

Food Equality Initiative's collaborative research with Northwestern University, Baylor/Texas Children's Hospital, and University of Kansas Health System strengthens its evidence-based approach as a...

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Food Equality Initiative's collaborative research with Northwestern University, Baylor/Texas Children's Hospital, and University of Kansas Health System strengthens its evidence-based approach as a follow up study to its initial research study with Stanford University. The studies assess nutrition intervention methods for patients with food allergies. Groundwork for applying for GusNIP funding began in 2023 through establishing working agreements with the Kansas City Food Hub and Food Connect. FEI's advocacy efforts served as a voice for low-income individuals diagnosed with diet-treated and managed conditions through raising awareness about the various challenges and barriers to accessing safe, diet-appropriate food.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $347,856
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $347,856

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $112,724
Salaries & Benefits $137,889
Fundraising Expenses $81,200
Program Expenses $251,049
Other Expenses $151,824
TOTAL EXPENSES $402,437

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $347,856 $619,546 -0.4%
Expenses $402,437 $734,270 -0.5%
Net Income $-54,581 $-114,724 -0.5%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
15

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
4
$90,000
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Erin Martinez CEO 40
Officer
$90,000 $0 $90,000
Alicia Poole President 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristie Sigler Vice President 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandy Neuman Treasurer 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Hoskovec Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leigh Wagner Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bo Govea Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Venneman Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stann Tate Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mari Marroquin Member 1
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $347,856 $402,437 $270,864 $-54,581
2022 $619,546 $734,270 $332,577 $-114,724
2021 $1,137,772 $931,641 $430,658 $206,131
2020 $688,922 $583,686 $256,199 $105,236
2019 $213,901 $157,934 $127,053 $55,967
2018 $134,010 $109,999 $62,261 $24,011
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