FMI FOUNDATION

EIN: 521970352 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$736,933
Total Expenses
$964,172
Total Assets
$12,161,980
Net Assets
$10,817,205
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
LESLIE G SARASIN
Phone
2024528444
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FMI FOUNDATION, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $737K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $964K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

FMI FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) PROVIDES FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT THE FOOD INDUSTRY'S IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY, HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER EATING. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION, UNIFIED VOICE PROTOCOL AND THE FAMILY MEALS MONTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $541,329

THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CONSUMERS, STORE ASSOCIATES AND OTHER WORKERS, AS WELL AS FOOD SUPPLIERS TO ADVANCE NUTRITION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY. THROUGH INTERACTION WITH THE NON-PROFIT...

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THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CONSUMERS, STORE ASSOCIATES AND OTHER WORKERS, AS WELL AS FOOD SUPPLIERS TO ADVANCE NUTRITION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY. THROUGH INTERACTION WITH THE NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION, RESOURCES FROM THE FOUNDATION HAVE ENABLED THE PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP THE ONLY PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATIVE THAT FOCUSES EXCLUSIVELY ON THE PREVENTION OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS AT THE POINT OF CONSUMER HANDLING AND PREPARATION IN THE HOME. THE FOUNDATION ALSO GAVE GRANTS AND PAID OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO THE UNIFIED VOICE PROTOCOL WHICH ESTABLISHES A FRAMEWORK TO PROACTIVELY CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF TRUST IN THE FOOD AND CONSUMER GOODS INDUSTRIES. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO WORKING WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT US TO HELP PROMOTE THE FOOD INDUSTRY AS A PREFERRED CAREER CHOICE.THE FOUNDATION STARTED THE FAMILY MEALS CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE ONE MORE MEAL AT HOME EACH WEEK. FAMILY MEALS EATEN AT HOME HAVE PROVEN TO BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, TO FIGHT OBESITY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TO MAKE FAMILIES STRONGER. THE FOUNDATION IS PROVIDING ONLINE TOOLKITS THAT RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS CAN USE TO PROMOTE FAMILY MEALS. THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES, RECIPES, PLANNING SUGGESTIONS, RECIPE LISTS AND MESSAGING ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FAMILY MEALS.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING TO UNIVERSITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE TRAINING FOR AUDITORS IN FOOD SAFETY IN AN ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $698,587
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $441,992
Other Revenue $-403,646
TOTAL REVENUE $736,933

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $200,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $74,360
Program Expenses $541,329
Other Expenses $764,172
TOTAL EXPENSES $964,172

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $736,933 $937,449 -0.2%
Expenses $964,172 $1,145,052 -0.2%
Net Income $-227,239 $-207,603 +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
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

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
5
$4,259,244
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ART POTASH CHAIR (AS OF 1/2023) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY MENYHART TRUSTEE (AS OF 6/2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM STEWART TRUSTEE (AS OF 1/2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM WISPINSKI TRUSTEE (AS OF 1/2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAGMAR BOGGS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT COTTEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH DAILEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN DAVIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY FOGARTY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS FOLEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GEORGE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL GOLUB TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OSCAR GONZALEZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGIA VAN GUNDY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD JONES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK KEYES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLI MORTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH SHERIDAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE VAIL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA WELLS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD W BROOKSHIRE PAST CHAIR (AS OF 1/2023) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFF TANNER TRUSTEE (UNTIL 4/2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK TANNER TRUSTEE (UNTIL 12/2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE G SARASIN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $51,691 $3,280,230
SALVATORE J DICARLO CFO/TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $84,799 $614,942
DAVID FIKES SENIOR VP/SECRETARY 19.00
Officer
$0 $61,004 $364,072
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 $736,933 $964,172 $12,161,980 $-227,239
2022 $937,449 $1,145,052 $10,601,900 $-207,603
2021 $1,743,076 $948,753 $12,637,016 $794,323
2020 $1,111,441 $1,072,248 $12,135,769 $39,193
2018 $1,184,899 $986,080 $9,464,140 $198,819
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