INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES

EIN: 521745052 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$2,284,991
Total Expenses
$2,585,759
Total Assets
$6,975,563
Net Assets
$5,240,209
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
WENDELYN JONES
Phone
2026590184
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

IAFNS IS A NON-PROFIT SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES FOOD SAFETY AND NUTRITION SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. WE BRING TOGETHER SCIENTISTS FROM GOVERNMENTS, ACADEMIA, AND INDUSTRY TO WORK COOPERATIVELY AND WITH SHARED PURPOSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $509,956 Revenue: $34,520

IAFNS FOOD NUTRITION AND SAFETY SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (FNSP) PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN DEFINING SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMING, EVALUATING EMERGING SCIENCE PROPOSALS, AND REVIEWING APPLICATIONS FOR...

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IAFNS FOOD NUTRITION AND SAFETY SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (FNSP) PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN DEFINING SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMING, EVALUATING EMERGING SCIENCE PROPOSALS, AND REVIEWING APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS. IN 2023, THE COMMITTEE LEAD THE EFFORT IN ORGANIZING THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE COMMITTEE ALSO SUPPORTED THE 2023 SCIENCE INNOVATION SHOWCASE - A SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM FOR INNOVATORS ACROSS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMMITTEE SUPPORTED AND REVIEWED APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNSHIP OR FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FROM UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THOSE EMERGING SCIENTISTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $309,431

IAFNS FOOD MICROBIOLOGY COMMITTEE IS A RECOGNIZED SCIENTIFIC LEADER IN MICROBIAL FOOD SAFETY AND ACTIVELY WORKS TO IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING AND CONTROL OF MICROBIAL FOOD SAFETY HAZARDS TO ENABLE...

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IAFNS FOOD MICROBIOLOGY COMMITTEE IS A RECOGNIZED SCIENTIFIC LEADER IN MICROBIAL FOOD SAFETY AND ACTIVELY WORKS TO IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING AND CONTROL OF MICROBIAL FOOD SAFETY HAZARDS TO ENABLE SCIENTIFICALLY INFORMED DECISION MAKING. IN 2023, THE COMMITTEE ADVANCED A NEW PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF NONPOLAR LIQUID ANTIMICROBIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR DRY SANITATION. BY IMPLEMENTING MORE EFFECTIVE SANITATION TECHNIQUES, WITHOUT THE USE OF WATER, WE CAN ULTIMATELY REDUCE FOODBORNE PATHOGENIC CONTAMINATION AND IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOOD MICROBIOLOGY COMMITTEE SUPPORTED THREE SESSIONS AND A BREAKFAST MEETING AT THE 2023 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION'S ANNUAL MEETING IN TORONTO, CANADA. THE SESSIONS MOBILIZED KNOWLEDGE OF RELEVANT AND ONGOING FOOD SAFETY TOPICS INCLUDING GENOMICS, DATA SHARING AND FOODBORNE OUTBREAKS. THE BREAKFAST MEETING INCLUDED THE RECORDING AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PODCAST WITH TWO FOOD SAFETY EXPERTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $219,416

IAFNS FOOD AND CHEMICAL SAFETY COMMITTEE IS RECOGNIZED AS A SCIENTIFIC LEADER IN FOOD AND CHEMICAL SAFETY RESEARCH AND HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN TOXICOLOGY AND RISK ASSESSMENT TO ADVANCE...

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IAFNS FOOD AND CHEMICAL SAFETY COMMITTEE IS RECOGNIZED AS A SCIENTIFIC LEADER IN FOOD AND CHEMICAL SAFETY RESEARCH AND HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN TOXICOLOGY AND RISK ASSESSMENT TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF FOOD SAFETY AND IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUE TO UTILIZE THE STRONG SCIENCE PROVIDED BY THE COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS RESEARCH GAPS AND DEVELOP FUTURE RESEARCH. THE COMMITTEE ADVANCED SEVERAL PROJECTS IN 2023: A FRAMEWORK FOR HEAVY METAL PRIORITIZATION AND MITIGATION FOR REDUCING METAL INTAKE; HEAVY METALS IN US FOODS: EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT BY AGE GROUP AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A RESEARCH FRAMEWORK FOR EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS. MORE INFORMATION ON THESE ACTIVITIES CAN BE FOUND ON THE IAFNS WEBSITE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,356,001
Program Service Revenue $34,520
Investment Income $-105,530
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,284,991

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $406,627
Salaries & Benefits $1,281,058
Fundraising Expenses $131,386
Program Expenses $2,049,360
Other Expenses $898,074
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,585,759

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,284,991 $2,618,020 -0.1%
Expenses $2,585,759 $2,868,870 -0.1%
Net Income $-300,768 $-250,850 +0.2%
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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
27
Independent Members
27
Employees
8
Volunteers
220

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
7
$562,857
Total Directors
29
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR WENDELYN JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$308,540 $22,894 $331,434
MS BETH-ELLEN BERRY CPA CFO/COO 10.00
Officer
$215,419 $16,004 $231,423
MS MARIE LATULIPPE DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS 37.50
Highest
$149,518 $23,199 $172,717
MS PATRICIA TRISH ZECCA SR NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER 37.50
Highest
$117,227 $31,753 $148,980
MR STEVEN GIBB SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 37.50
Highest
$110,975 $31,137 $142,112
DR IMAD SAAB SR SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM MANAGER 37.50
Highest
$109,723 $10,587 $120,310
DR MARK FRYLING CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SIMIN NIKBIN MEYDANI CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARIO G FERRUZZI VICE CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JESS SWELEY VICE CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MR FRANK SABELLA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ROBERT BERTOLO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MS MARGARET CREEDON TRUSTEE (TO JAN '23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR CHARLES DEIBEL TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOHN W ERDMAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JANE FRIEDRICH TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PAUL HANLON TRUSTEE (FROM JAN '23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR THOMAS HARTUNG TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEVEN HESS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JASON HLYWKA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JAMES HOUSE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JIANG HU TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAVID KLURFELD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JAYSON LUSK TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ANDREW MAYNARD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR NANCY RAWSON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CLAUDIA RIEDT TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DONALD SCHAFFNER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOHN SIEVENPIPER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR CRAIG SLAVTCHEFF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARTIN SLAYNE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STELLA L VOLPE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RICHARD WILLIAMS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RICKEY Y YADA TRUSTEE (TO JAN '23) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR WILLIAM YAN TRUSTEE (FROM JAN '23) 2.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,284,991 $2,585,759 $6,975,563 $-300,768
2022 $2,618,020 $2,868,870 $7,324,416 $-250,850
2021 $2,744,380 $2,741,808 $7,160,347 $2,572
2020 $4,032,941 $3,272,444 $7,230,254 $760,497
2019 $3,321,719 $3,556,198 $6,958,982 $-234,479
2018 $3,541,827 $3,750,635 $6,404,113 $-208,808
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