FARMLINK PROJECT

EIN: 851398171 501(c)(3) Human Services

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$99,269,299
Total Expenses
$94,698,735
Total Assets
$9,491,247
Net Assets
$9,177,259
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ELIZA BLANK
Phone
7015154769
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

FARMLINK PROJECT, founded in 2020, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $99.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 248% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $94.7M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

FARMLINK PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER PRODUCE AND OTHER GOODS FROM FARMS WITH SURPLUS RESOURCES TO FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. SEE SCHEDULE O.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $91,938,059 Revenue: $1,780

FOOD WASTE AND HUNGER: PROGRAM SERVICES PRIMARILY PERTAIN TO COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO CONNECT FARMERS TO FOOD BANKS, DELIVERING EXCESS FARM FRESH PRODUCE, THAT WOULD OTHERWISE...

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FOOD WASTE AND HUNGER: PROGRAM SERVICES PRIMARILY PERTAIN TO COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO CONNECT FARMERS TO FOOD BANKS, DELIVERING EXCESS FARM FRESH PRODUCE, THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO WASTE, TO FEED FAMILIES IN NEED. FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 2024 TO MARCH 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AND DISTRIBUTED 100,369,018 POUNDS OF FOOD - BEING PREDOMINANTLY PRODUCE. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED ITS OPERATIONS NATIONWIDE AND ACTIVELY CULTIVATED RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL PARTIES INVOLVED BY STAYING COMMITTED TO ITS CORE VALUES: PRIZING HONEST OPEN COMMUNICATION; UPLIFTING AND CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY; ADVANCING FOOD SECURITY AND EQUITY; AND BELIEVING IN FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND DIGNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $287,367 Revenue: $0

FIELD FELLOWSHIP: THE FIELD FELLOWSHIP IS ACTIVATING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS TO LAUNCH SOLUTIONS FOR OUR MOST PRESSING GLOBAL CHALLENGES: HUNGER AND CLIMATE CHANGE. EVERY YEAR WE BUILD A COHORT...

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FIELD FELLOWSHIP: THE FIELD FELLOWSHIP IS ACTIVATING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS TO LAUNCH SOLUTIONS FOR OUR MOST PRESSING GLOBAL CHALLENGES: HUNGER AND CLIMATE CHANGE. EVERY YEAR WE BUILD A COHORT OF AROUND 10 HUMANITARIAN AVENGERS. EACH FELLOW BRINGS A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE, BUT THEY ALL SHARE AN UNMATCHED DEDICATION TO MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. FELLOWS LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS, CULTIVATE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSETS, AND GAIN REAL WORK EXPERIENCE TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THEIR OWN FOOD SYSTEM INNOVATIONS. THE PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED IN 2023.

Program 3
Expenses: $150,891 Revenue: $-41,206

SUSTAINABILITY: THE MISSION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM IS TO ACCURATELY QUANTIFY AND TRANSLATE THE CLIMATE VALUE OF FARMLINK'S FOOD RECOVERY TO EARN THE CREDIBILITY AND TRUST NEEDED TO UNLOCK...

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SUSTAINABILITY: THE MISSION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY TEAM IS TO ACCURATELY QUANTIFY AND TRANSLATE THE CLIMATE VALUE OF FARMLINK'S FOOD RECOVERY TO EARN THE CREDIBILITY AND TRUST NEEDED TO UNLOCK FUNDING, SCALE OPERATIONS AND IMPACT, SPUR INNOVATION, AND SHIFT THE SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES THAT INFORM POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT PROMOTE HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH. FARMLINK CONNECTS A DISJOINTED GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM TO FEED PEOPLE AND FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE, MAKING TANGIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:MITIGATION: PREVENTS METHANE EMISSIONS GENERATED BY FOOD WASTE, A SOLUTION CITED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT WAYS TO SLOW GLOBAL WARMING.ADAPTATION: REDUCES THE IMPACT OF WEATHER-RELATED SHOCKS ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY AND CLIMATE STRESSORS (I.E. EXTREME WEATHER, CLIMATE-INDUCED DISPLACEMENT). ADVOCATING ITS CRITICAL ROLE IN EXPANDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND MITIGATING PREVENTABLE ENVIRONMENTAL HARM, FARMLINK ACCELERATES PROGRESS TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL GOALS TO HALVE FOOD WASTE AND END HUNGER BY 2030.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $99,129,467
Program Service Revenue $-38,905
Investment Income $179,253
Other Revenue $-516
TOTAL REVENUE $99,269,299

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $86,362,255
Salaries & Benefits $2,353,693
Fundraising Expenses $656,590
Program Expenses $92,485,910
Other Expenses $5,982,787
TOTAL EXPENSES $94,698,735

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $99,269,299 $28,549,974 +2.5%
Expenses $94,698,735 $28,181,791 +2.4%
Net Income $4,570,564 $368,183 +11.4%
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
27
Volunteers
151

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
$268,912
Total Directors
8
$134,806
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BENJAMIN COLLIER CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$125,895 $8,911 $134,806
ANDREW GOLDMAN CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH DACHMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ELLEN KANOFF SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN REILLY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN CHAPPELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KANOFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE CHOE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 30.00
Officer
$129,178 $4,928 $134,106
LUIS YEPIZ MAN. DIR., FOOD PRGM & AGENCY RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$116,636 $15,234 $131,870
MICHAEL MEYER HEAD OF FARMER ADVOCACY 40.00
Highest
$112,894 $394 $113,288
EMMA WORTH VP OF DEVELOPMENT (THROUGH 8/24) 40.00
Highest
$101,756 $3,148 $104,904
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 $99,269,299 $94,698,735 $9,491,247 $4,570,564
2024 $28,549,974 $28,181,791 $4,988,100 $368,183
2023 $165,888,286 $166,749,012 $4,711,622 $-860,726
2022 $55,410,377 $52,998,431 $5,251,556 $2,411,946
2021 $51,204,063 $51,108,952 $3,073,736 $95,111
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