FOOD STRONG

EIN: 831580187 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$577,383
Total Expenses
$529,705
Total Assets
$418,650
Net Assets
$403,905
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
SARA CONTINENZA
Phone
2166400342
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

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.

Mission

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.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $490,170
Program Service Revenue $82,503
Investment Income $4,710
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $577,383

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $235,981
Fundraising Expenses $41,178
Program Expenses $358,614
Other Expenses $293,724
TOTAL EXPENSES $529,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $577,383 $515,699 +0.1%
Expenses $529,705 $473,840 +0.1%
Net Income $47,678 $41,859 +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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
10
Volunteers
750

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
$58,466
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN CARROLL BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN SIMMONS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH JERDONEK VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE SALERNO PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISSA GERDES TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM WEIR SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FAHSBENDER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MILLER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CALEB CURRY BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN AMENT BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA CONTINENZA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$58,466 $0 $58,466
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 $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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