THE DC CENTRAL KITCHEN INC

EIN: 521584936 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$31,132,475
Total Expenses
$41,655,690
Total Assets
$42,984,494
Net Assets
$35,603,885
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MICHAEL F CURTIN JR
Phone
2022340707
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE DC CENTRAL KITCHEN INC, founded in 1988, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $31.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $41.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

WE USE FOOD AS A TOOL TO STRENGTHEN BODIES, EMPOWER MINDS, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES. DCCK PREPARES PEOPLE FACING HIGH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR CULINARY CAREERS, AND CREATES JOBS FOR OUR GRADUATES THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,289,624 Revenue: $11,432,555

HEALTHY SCHOOL FOODS: DCCK PROVIDES HEALTHY BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SUPPERS TO 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SIX CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THIS SERVICE AIMS TO BRING LOCAL, SEASONABLE...

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HEALTHY SCHOOL FOODS: DCCK PROVIDES HEALTHY BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SUPPERS TO 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SIX CHARTER AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THIS SERVICE AIMS TO BRING LOCAL, SEASONABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COST-EFFECTIVE DINING SERVICE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS THAT WANT TO SERVE HEALTHY, LOCALLY SOURCED MEALS TO LOW-INCOME STUDENT POPULATIONS. IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING ACCESS TO GOOD NUTRITION, THE PROGRAM CREATES AND SUSTAINS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT-RISK MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE COMPLETED DCCK'S CULINARY JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THIS PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 1,488,000 MEALS TO FOOD INSECURE CHILDREN DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $12,809,024 Revenue: $2,011,467

COMMUNITY MEALS: DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, DCCK PREPARED, SERVED, AND DELIVERED MORE THAN 1,405,000 MEALS TO FRONT-LINE SHELTERS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING...

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COMMUNITY MEALS: DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, DCCK PREPARED, SERVED, AND DELIVERED MORE THAN 1,405,000 MEALS TO FRONT-LINE SHELTERS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FOOD INSECURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,059,641 Revenue: $1,155,651

CAFES & CATERING: DCCK CREATES JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THESE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES. SINCE 2019, DCCK'S CAFE IN WARD 8 HAS ALSO...

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CAFES & CATERING: DCCK CREATES JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THESE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES. SINCE 2019, DCCK'S CAFE IN WARD 8 HAS ALSO HOSTED ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SERVICES FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH WHILE PROVIDING A DIGNIFIED FOOD ACCESS POINT AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE IN AN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD. IN 2022, DCCK OPENED A SECOND CAFE IN THE FLAGSHIP LOCATION OF DC PUBLIC LIBRARY, EXPANDING THIS PROGRAM'S ABILITY TO HIRE DCCK CULINARY GRADUATES, HOST DCCK CULINARY INTERNS, AND SUPPORT LOCAL FARM PURCHASING. IN 2023, DCCK OPENED ITS THIRD CAFE IN OUR NEW SW DC HEADQUARTERS, ALLOWING US TO HIRE MORE GRADUATES AND HOST MORE INTERNS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,465,514
Program Service Revenue $16,214,449
Investment Income $1,055,816
Other Revenue $396,696
TOTAL REVENUE $31,132,475

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $910,751
Salaries & Benefits $23,586,831
Fundraising Expenses $1,815,056
Program Expenses $35,050,610
Other Expenses $17,158,108
TOTAL EXPENSES $41,655,690

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $31,132,475 $40,436,058 -0.2%
Expenses $41,655,690 $34,926,121 +0.2%
Net Income $-10,523,215 $5,509,937 -2.9%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
433
Volunteers
10000

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
6
$1,325,464
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LETICIA PROCTOR CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE BISCARR SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC ZIMMERMAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BRADSHAW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUPREE BRASWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH FRIMPONG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOMEKO HANSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN HENDRICKSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HOLLMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRIYA SARATHY JONES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE KLEIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA KUHN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISE PAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN TOWNSEND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL F CURTIN JR CEO 40.00
Officer
$776,919 $21,117 $798,036
GLENDA COGNEVICH CFO (UNTIL 04/25) 40.00
Officer
$471,516 $21,070 $492,586
THOMAS WRIGHT CFO (FROM 11/24) 40.00
Officer
$32,488 $2,354 $34,842
ALEX MOORE CDO 40.00
Highest
$259,410 $17,981 $277,391
TEE OKASI-NWOZO CHCO 40.00
Highest
$247,412 $15,645 $263,057
JA'SENT BROWN CPO 40.00
Highest
$204,517 $19,787 $224,304
BEVERLEY WHEELER CKO 40.00
Highest
$185,612 $17,716 $203,328
DUSTY DAWN COOPER COO (FROM 01/24) 40.00
Highest
$178,777 $11,146 $189,923
ANDREW FINKE FORMER COO (LEFT 05/24) 40.00
$317,175 $8,412 $325,587
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 $31,132,475 $41,655,690 $42,984,494 $-10,523,215
2024 $40,436,058 $34,926,121 $52,843,178 $5,509,937
2023 $26,058,356 $26,289,504 $46,619,213 $-231,148
2022 $30,154,665 $20,566,130 $45,835,881 $9,588,535
2021 $42,893,346 $18,744,008 $33,380,527 $24,149,338
2020 $20,470,672 $17,039,688 $10,105,719 $3,430,984
2019 $16,867,493 $16,674,266 $5,689,080 $193,227
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