CLEVELAND, OH
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)FOOD STRONG, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $577K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $530K left a modest 8% surplus.
OUR MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE FOOD JUSTICE IN NORTHEAST OHIO AND BEYOND BY BUILDING ENDURING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS FROM THE GROUND UP. WE BELIEVE FRESH, LOCAL FOOD, LIKE-MINDED RESIDENTS AND PASSIONATE PARTNERS CAN TRANSFORM UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS INTO THRIVING, SELF-SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES.
CARE-A-VAN: THIS COMMUNITY INITIATIVE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO EAT, LEARN ABOUT, AND SUPPORT LOCAL FOODS IN VIBRANT, MULTICULTURAL ATMOSPHERES. WE CREATE LINKAGES TO A HOLISTIC ARRAY OF VITAL...
CARE-A-VAN: THIS COMMUNITY INITIATIVE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO EAT, LEARN ABOUT, AND SUPPORT LOCAL FOODS IN VIBRANT, MULTICULTURAL ATMOSPHERES. WE CREATE LINKAGES TO A HOLISTIC ARRAY OF VITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY PARTICIPATING PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CASE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM, WE OFFER EVENT ATTENDEES FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, EDUCATION, AND INFORMATION.
SCHOOL GARDENS AND CULINARY ARTS PROGRAMMING: WE VISIT SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO GUIDE YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH PLANNING, BUILDING, PLANTING, MAINTAINING, AND HARVESTING FRESH FOOD, HERB, AND...
SCHOOL GARDENS AND CULINARY ARTS PROGRAMMING: WE VISIT SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO GUIDE YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH PLANNING, BUILDING, PLANTING, MAINTAINING, AND HARVESTING FRESH FOOD, HERB, AND NATIVE FLOWER GARDENS. WE EMPHASIZE STEM, THE ARTS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP, NUTRITION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE ALSO TEACH OUR STUDENTS HOW TO COOK HEALTHY FOOD FROM SCRATCH. WE FOCUS ON PROMOTING MINIMALLY PROCESSED WHOLE FOODS AND TEACHING THROUGH SHOWING THAT HEALTHY FOOD CAN BE INEXPENSIVE, QUICK TO PREPARE, AND DELICIOUS. WE CURRENTLY SERVE ABOUT 450 YOUTH IN OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, AND THIS NUMBER CONTINUES TO CLIMB.
FOOD STRONG'S URBAN FARMS:FOOD STRONG LEARNING GARDEN: THIS IS OUR URBAN FARM LOCATED AT OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATION'S SITE, THE COIT ROAD FARMERS MARKET. WE USE THIS SPACE TO HOST FIELD TRIPS AND...
FOOD STRONG'S URBAN FARMS:FOOD STRONG LEARNING GARDEN: THIS IS OUR URBAN FARM LOCATED AT OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATION'S SITE, THE COIT ROAD FARMERS MARKET. WE USE THIS SPACE TO HOST FIELD TRIPS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND USE THE FOOD WE GROW IN OUR CULINARY EDUCATION. WE ALSO ALLOW OUR STUDENTS TO HELP TO SELL FRESHLY GROWN PRODUCE AT FARMERS' MARKETS TO GAIN VALUABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS. WE HOST MONTHLY VOLUNTEER EVENTS TO HELP US PLANT, DEVELOP, AND MAINTAIN OUR LEARNING GARDEN AND ASSIST THE MARKET WITH MUCH-NEEDED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. SUPERIOR AVENUE COMMUNITY FARM: WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING A 2.85-ACRE PROPERTY NEAR DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND IN THE ST. CLAIR-SUPERIOR NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS SITE FEATURES A 20,000+ SQUARE FOOT CHURCH AND 7,000 SQUARE FOOT FARM HOUSE, AS WELL AS 5 HIGH TUNNEL HOOP HOUSES FOR AGRICULTURE. THIS PROPERTY NEEDS COMPLETE RESTORATION, AND WILL SERVE AS FOOD STRONG'S HEADQUARTERS, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY SPACE FOR FOOD ACCESS, EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, GATHERING, AND SUSTAINABILITY. FOOD STRONG IS CURRENTLY IN PHASE I OF A 3-PHASE PROCESS OF RESTORATION AND LAND USE.
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)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $577,383 | $515,699 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $529,705 | $473,840 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $47,678 | $41,859 | +0.1% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| SUSAN CARROLL | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 |
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| MARY THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN SIMMONS | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH JERDONEK | VICE PRESIDENT | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE SALERNO | PRESIDENT | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA GERDES | TREASURER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM WEIR | SECRETARY | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FAHSBENDER | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB CURRY | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN AMENT | BOARD MEMBER | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA CONTINENZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
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$58,466 | $0 | $58,466 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $577,383 | $529,705 | $418,650 | $47,678 |
| 2023 | $515,699 | $473,840 | $367,398 | $41,859 |
| 2022 | $464,247 | $253,606 | $331,436 | $210,641 |
| 2021 | $137,386 | $65,804 | $114,927 | $71,582 |
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