Texas Center for Local Food

EIN: 834492979 501(c)(3) Human Services

Elgin, TX

Total Revenue
$1,335,331
Total Expenses
$1,078,092
Total Assets
$324,011
Net Assets
$323,801
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Michelle Akindiya
Phone
5124961244
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Texas Center for Local Food, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $257K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

The Texas Center for Local Food provides education, research, and technical assistance to create regional food systems in Texas that support prosperous family farms, healthy Texans and vibrant rural economies.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,069,645 Revenue: $177,425

Enrolled 353 unique students in TXFED Courses, our peer to pear learning platform. Added and maintained a total of 458 total businesses to the Texas Local Food Directory - the most extensive...

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Enrolled 353 unique students in TXFED Courses, our peer to pear learning platform. Added and maintained a total of 458 total businesses to the Texas Local Food Directory - the most extensive directory in the state. Hosted 576 total attendees in our Farm Business Services training in person / online. Conducted 58 1-on-1 technical assistance consults for producers in which $409,838 funds were awarded to clients as a result of our work. Developed Learning on the Land - a Texas Farm Based Education Handbook to guide farmers on how to host profitable and engaging events. Helped generate $112,103 in SNAP funds spent at partner farmers markets. Partnered with a cohort of 7 farmers markets to produce a total of 40 family engagement events, focused on increasing the sale of agricultural products at markets. Taught 258 students about local food and agriculture through the Farm to Kids Program. Created a disaster response communication network Texas Farm Emergency Response Network (TX-FERN). Hosted 200 attendees at the Bastrop County Local Food Fair.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,157,538
Program Service Revenue $177,425
Investment Income $309
Other Revenue $59
TOTAL REVENUE $1,335,331

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $400
Salaries & Benefits $539,776
Fundraising Expenses $27
Program Expenses $1,069,645
Other Expenses $537,916
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,078,092

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,335,331 $949,528 +0.4%
Expenses $1,078,092 $863,432 +0.2%
Net Income $257,239 $86,096 +2.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
12
Volunteers
6

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
$76,612
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sue Beckwith Executive Dir. 30.00
Officer
$76,612 $0 $76,612
Yalanda Henderson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Akindiya President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dr Sheri L Smith Vice President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jose Aguirre Treasurer 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Bethany Boggess Alcauter Secretary 2.00
Officer
$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 $1,335,331 $1,078,092 $324,011 $257,239
2024 $949,528 $863,432 $86,393 $86,096
2023 $776,420 $798,991 $19,026 $-22,571
2022 $484,804 $483,671 $23,745 $1,133
2021 $209,871 $248,682 $12,729 $-38,811
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