San Diego Food System Alliance

EIN: 842242207 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

San Diego, CA

Total Revenue
$2,302,152
Total Expenses
$1,917,361
Total Assets
$1,584,754
Net Assets
$1,476,783
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Elly O'Rourke
Phone
9193280046
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

San Diego Food System Alliance, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $385K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

produce, distribute, prepare, serve, and eat nutritional and culturally appropriate food.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,449,458

Local Food Economy Lab:The Local Food Economy Lab supports the viability of small-scale farmers, ranchers, fishermen, food business owners, and the communities they serve in San Diego County...

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Local Food Economy Lab:The Local Food Economy Lab supports the viability of small-scale farmers, ranchers, fishermen, food business owners, and the communities they serve in San Diego County. Centering equity and community ownership, the Local Food Economy Lab is planting the seeds for a new economy, one built on justice and solidarity. The Lab nurtures spaces for collaboration and shared learning, provides holistic business stewardship and cooperative development services, and offers support for securing stable and equitable land tenure, capital, and markets.

Program 2

For the last five years, the Alliance has been mobilizing our region around San Diego County Food Vision 2030a shared vision, plan, and movement for transforming our regions food system over the...

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For the last five years, the Alliance has been mobilizing our region around San Diego County Food Vision 2030a shared vision, plan, and movement for transforming our regions food system over the current decade. With three goals, ten objectives, and detailed strategies to inform policy, program, planning, and investment opportunities, Food Vision 2030 serves as a call to action and political compass as we work together toward a more equitable and resilient future for all. Food Vision 2030 was published in the Summer of 2021, and is the work of many people. 3,000 residents of San Diego Countya majority of whom have been deeply impacted by inequitiesvoiced their needs and aspirations for the food system and provided essential input on the Vision.

Program 3

The Annual Gathering:The Annual Gathering for San Diego County Food Vision 2030 takes place every fall, featuring inspirational speakers, interactive sessions, open space for dialogue and networking...

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The Annual Gathering:The Annual Gathering for San Diego County Food Vision 2030 takes place every fall, featuring inspirational speakers, interactive sessions, open space for dialogue and networking, and local food. At the Annual Gathering, San Diegans come together and share stories and ideas for how we can invest in our local food economy, preserve agricultural land and soils, elevate wages and working conditions for food and farm workers, increase ownership by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, promote food sovereignty, and more.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,266,382
Program Service Revenue $24,765
Investment Income $11,005
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,302,152

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,190,572
Fundraising Expenses $235,546
Program Expenses $1,449,458
Other Expenses $726,789
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,917,361

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,302,152 $1,825,587 +0.3%
Expenses $1,917,361 $2,033,280 -0.1%
Net Income $384,791 $-207,693 -2.9%
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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
11
Volunteers
14

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
$394,449
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sona Desai Co-Exec Directr 40.00
Officer
$132,743 $16,948 $149,691
Elly O'Rourke Co-Exec Directr 40.00
Officer
$131,014 $5,169 $136,183
Elaine Poeu-En Finance Directr 40.00
Officer
$95,419 $13,156 $108,575
Roxanne Kymaani Co-Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vanessa Moore Co-Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie McKeon Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Abad Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie Hall 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 $2,302,152 $1,917,361 $1,584,754 $384,791
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,060,294 $1,294,833 $1,233,249 $765,461
2022 $1,160,030 $1,129,554 $435,895 $30,476
2021 $1,215,377 $988,365 $405,674 $227,012
2020 $935,886 $816,777 $239,701 $119,109
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