CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC

EIN: 851963684 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

SHORT HILLS, NJ

Total Revenue
$360,569
Total Expenses
$376,325
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
THEODORA FONTAS
Phone
9146023386
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $361K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERSONAL IMPACTS OF SUSTAINABLE EATING. COLLABORATING WITH CHEFS AND FARMERS, OUR TEAM EMPOWERS PEOPLE AND CONNECTS COMMUNITIES TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE FOOD DECISIONS THROUGH OUR EVENTS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, AND MEDIA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $171,343 Revenue: $0

GENERAL PROGRAMS - WE OPERATE WEEKLY CLASSES CENTERED AROUND GROWING FOOD TEACHING STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 - 15.

Program 2
Expenses: $95,608 Revenue: $78,411

CHEFS FOR KIDS - CHEFS FOR KIDS IS OUR YOUTH PROGRAM AIMED AT EDUCATING NYC STUDENTS ON FOOD SUSTAINABILITY, NUTRITION, AGRICULTURE, AND CULINARY SKILLS. THROUGH WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, WE BRING...

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CHEFS FOR KIDS - CHEFS FOR KIDS IS OUR YOUTH PROGRAM AIMED AT EDUCATING NYC STUDENTS ON FOOD SUSTAINABILITY, NUTRITION, AGRICULTURE, AND CULINARY SKILLS. THROUGH WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, WE BRING OUR CHEF EDUCATORS TO COMMUNITY CENTERS AND SCHOOLS AND TEACH 1-1.5 HOUR CLASSES FOCUSED ON TEACHING STUDENTS ALL ABOUT FOOD FROM SEED TO PLATE. IN ADDITION TO IN-CLASSROOM LESSONS, WE INSTRUCT OUR STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY GARDENS AS WELL. IN 2022 WE BEGAN 2 COMMUNITY GARDENS TO COMPLEMENT OUR STANDARD YOUTH CLASSES. OUR STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SEASONALITY, HEIRLOOM VARIETIES OF SEEDS, WHAT COMPOSTING IS AND HOW TO DO IT, THE IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS, HOW FOOD GROWS, HOW TO HARVEST IT, AND OF COURSE HOW TO COOK IT, AMONGST A VARIETY OF OTHER FOOD TOPICS.

Program 3
Expenses: $56,730 Revenue: $0

FOOD AND WINE EVENTS - OUR FOOD AND WINE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON WHAT EATING SUSTAINABLY MEANS. WE PARTNER WITH CHEFS AND FARMERS IN THE NY AREA TO DESIGN AND EXECUTE DINING...

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FOOD AND WINE EVENTS - OUR FOOD AND WINE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON WHAT EATING SUSTAINABLY MEANS. WE PARTNER WITH CHEFS AND FARMERS IN THE NY AREA TO DESIGN AND EXECUTE DINING EXPERIENCES THAT INTRODUCE OUR GUESTS TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCERS AND PRACTICES. OUR FOOD AND WINE EVENTS ARE TICKETED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $280,025
Program Service Revenue $78,410
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,134
TOTAL REVENUE $360,569

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $144,844
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $323,681
Other Expenses $231,481
TOTAL EXPENSES $376,325

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $360,569 $249,700 +0.4%
Expenses $376,325 $260,267 +0.4%
Net Income $-15,756 $-10,567 +0.5%
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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
1
Volunteers
5

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
1
$86,900
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THEODORA FONTAS MANAGING DIRECTOR 40
Officer
$86,900 $0 $86,900
PAULINE LEVEQUE BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESHI SINGH BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY DUTTON BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN SOONG RAPOPORT BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA CHESSE BOARD MEMBER 1
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 $360,569 $376,325 No data $-15,756
2023 $249,700 $260,267 $18,393 $-10,567
2022 $239,896 $274,230 $28,999 $-34,334
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