Asheville, NC
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Asheville Poverty Initiative, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $605K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $192K, a strong 32% operating margin.
The mission of Asheville Poverty Initiative is to build community and educate about the realities of poverty.
Asheville Poverty Initiative advances its mission to build community and educate about the realities of poverty through two primary programs: 12 Baskets Cafe and the Realities of Poverty Education...
Asheville Poverty Initiative advances its mission to build community and educate about the realities of poverty through two primary programs: 12 Baskets Cafe and the Realities of Poverty Education Program. In 2025, services expanded following Tropical Storm Helene, providing consistent access to food, resources, and community connection while elevating the voices of individuals with lived experience of poverty. Programs were supported by approximately 100 volunteers contributing about 10,500 hours of service.
12 Baskets Cafe provided free community meals and grocery distribution rooted in dignity and abundance. In 2025, the cafe served approximately 200 meals per lunch service, totaling more than 40,000...
12 Baskets Cafe provided free community meals and grocery distribution rooted in dignity and abundance. In 2025, the cafe served approximately 200 meals per lunch service, totaling more than 40,000 meals. The free grocery store distributed approximately 24,000 bags of groceries annually, while partnerships with local food businesses enabled the program to divert an estimated 180,000 pounds of food each year from landfills and redistribute it to community members. The cafe also hosted mutual aid partners and supportive services that foster community connection and access to resources.
The Realities of Poverty Education Program hosted 35 educational activities reaching approximately 640 participants through poverty walks, panel discussions, and storytelling events led by educators...
The Realities of Poverty Education Program hosted 35 educational activities reaching approximately 640 participants through poverty walks, panel discussions, and storytelling events led by educators with lived experience. Program leaders also shared community perspectives before Asheville City Council to encourage compassionate responses to poverty and homelessness.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $604,660 | $548,987 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $412,399 | $326,429 | +0.3% |
| Net Income | $192,261 | $222,558 | -0.1% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Ben Williamson | Executive Director | 40.00 |
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$86,000 | $0 | $86,000 |
| Kimberleigh Wells | Board Chair | 4.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Leonard | Treasurer | 20.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Buchanan | Secretary | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Yoder | Incoming Treasurer | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ Amos | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Micah Blaise | Board Member - left mid-year | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anson Cooke | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslee Johnson | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Leventer | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shaad Bellamy | Board Member - left mid-year | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shunyu Huang | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Sparks | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Thomas | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Taija Ventrella | Board Member | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | $604,660 | $412,399 | $686,666 | $192,261 |
| 2024 | $548,987 | $326,429 | $499,950 | $222,558 |
| 2023 | $216,222 | $197,647 | $268,588 | $18,575 |
| 2020 | $330,160 | $165,217 | $282,576 | $164,943 |
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