NWI FOOD COUNCIL INC

EIN: 811584283 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

CROWN POINT, IN

Total Revenue
$1,816,773
Total Expenses
$1,914,332
Total Assets
$600,992
Net Assets
$555,800
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
ANNE MASSIE
Phone
2193138828
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NWI FOOD COUNCIL INC, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE NWI FOOD COUNCIL CULTIVATES A JUST, THRIVING AND REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEM FOR ALL IN NW INDIANA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,869,421 Revenue: $564,325

SUPPORT REGIONAL FARM VIABILITY WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MARKET DEVELOPMENT, A NONPROFIT FOOD HUB, AND FARMER NETWORK DEVELOPMENT.

Program 2

SUPPORT REGIONAL FOOD ACCESS EFFORTS WITH FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FOOD INSECURE FAMILIES, FARMERS MARKET TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS, AND MONTHLY FOOD SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Program 3

SUPPORT REGIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL EFFORTS, WITH CAPACITY BUILDING FOR K-12, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND POSTSECONDARY EFFORTS INCLUDING SCHOOL GARDENS, LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT, AG AND NUTRITION...

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SUPPORT REGIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL EFFORTS, WITH CAPACITY BUILDING FOR K-12, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AND POSTSECONDARY EFFORTS INCLUDING SCHOOL GARDENS, LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT, AG AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND FARM LABOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,252,448
Program Service Revenue $558,708
Investment Income $5,617
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,816,773

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $87,650
Salaries & Benefits $662,225
Fundraising Expenses $5,021
Program Expenses $1,869,421
Other Expenses $1,164,457
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,914,332

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,816,773 $2,462,456 -0.3%
Expenses $1,914,332 $2,028,633 -0.1%
Net Income $-97,559 $433,823 -1.2%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
15
Volunteers
20

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
$176,366
Total Directors
17
$176,366
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDA ROYSTER PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE MASSIE CO-EXEC. DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$88,183 $0 $88,183
VIRGINIA PLEASANT CO-EXEC. DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$88,183 $0 $88,183
AMBER ZIMMER SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL DORNBERG TREASURER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA PELLEGRINO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY DEBOLD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA SIMMONS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCERO DONATO FORMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAT PETERS VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN CANTINELLA FORMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE SKIBBIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MADSEN FORMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANELLE WHITE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA ENGEL FORMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE BENNINGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEIDA HERNANDEZ FORMER DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 $1,816,773 $1,914,332 $600,992 $-97,559
2024 $2,462,456 $2,028,633 $672,711 $433,823
2023 $1,473,377 $1,273,638 $325,332 $199,739
2022 $309,161 $317,348 $14,021 $-8,187
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