Food Exploration and Discovery

EIN: 851113722 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Monrovia, CA

Total Revenue
$463,277
Total Expenses
$375,804
Total Assets
$345,315
Net Assets
$340,211
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Kristin Ritzau
Phone
6267755377
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Food Exploration and Discovery, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $463K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $87K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

At Food ED we cultivate healthy ecosystems through education and community partnerships by nurturing sustainable spaces in the San Gabriel Valley.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $292,135 Revenue: $353,700

Cultivate healthy ecosystems through education and community partnerships by nurturing sustainable spaces in the San Gabriel Valley

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $267,006
Program Service Revenue $194,233
Investment Income $2,038
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $463,277

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,000
Salaries & Benefits $242,209
Fundraising Expenses $19,244
Program Expenses $292,135
Other Expenses $128,595
TOTAL EXPENSES $375,804

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $463,277 $431,825 +0.1%
Expenses $375,804 $284,998 +0.3%
Net Income $87,473 $146,827 -0.4%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
1350

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
4
$87,580
Total Directors
6
$87,580
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRISTIN RITZAU President 40.00
Officer Director
$87,580 $0 $87,580
MICHAEL MARTINEZ Vice President 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAILI TRENTHAM Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY GOMEZ Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL ALLEN Treasurer 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER PEREZ Secretary 0.00
Officer 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
2024 $463,277 $375,804 $345,315 $87,473
2023 $431,825 $284,998 $252,738 $146,827
2022 $233,512 $186,216 $105,911 $47,296
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