ROGUE FOOD UNITES

EIN: 853168023 501(c)(3) Public Safety

ASHLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$1,952,224
Total Expenses
$3,446,501
Total Assets
$11,824,960
Net Assets
$11,370,162
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
AMBER FERGUSON
Phone
5412385055
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ROGUE FOOD UNITES, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 59% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 77% operating deficit.

Mission

ROGUE FOOD UNITES (RFU) USES FOOD TO HEAL INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. RFU COORDINATES WITH LOCALLY-INVESTED FOOD BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE FRESH, NUTRITIOUS, AND SHELF-STABLE INGREDIENTS, ASSEMBLED AND DELIVERED TO OUR COMMUNITIES. WHILE MEETING THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT FOR FOOD, RFU STRENGTHENS LOCAL ECONOMIES: FOSTERING COLLABORATION, PRESERVING JOBS FOR RESIDENTS, BUILDING RESILIENCE, AND ENSURING FOOD SECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY IN OREGON.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,405,950 Revenue: $33,177

TO COORDINATE FOOD BUSINESSES, FARMS, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TOMEET THE ACUTE DEMAND FOR REGIONAL SUPPORT WITH A COMMUNITY-DRIVENMEAL PREPARATION AND DELIVERY PROGRAM; TO HAVE MEALS PREPARED...

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TO COORDINATE FOOD BUSINESSES, FARMS, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TOMEET THE ACUTE DEMAND FOR REGIONAL SUPPORT WITH A COMMUNITY-DRIVENMEAL PREPARATION AND DELIVERY PROGRAM; TO HAVE MEALS PREPARED WITHINGREDIENTS FROM LOCAL FARMS BY LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND DELIVER THOSEMEALS TO LOCATIONS IN OREGON WHERE RESIDENTS ARE DISPLACED BYNATURAL DISASTERS OR STATE DECLARED EMERGENCIES; TO ASSIST THE OREGONECONOMY BY HELPING TO ENSURE THAT LOCAL FARMERS AND RESTAURANTWORKERS KEEP WORKING AND DISPLACED RESIDENTS ARE SUPPORTEDNUTRITIONALLY AND EMOTIONALLY WITH THE PROVISION OF FOOD; TO SUPPORTLOCAL BUSINESSES AND FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE.

Program 2
Expenses: $78,457 Revenue: $45,413

IN NON DISASTER TIMES, THE RFU FOOD TRUCK PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF THE WORK RFU DOES. WE DO THIS THROUGH SERVING THOUGHTFULLY PRODUCED MEALS MADE FROM REGIONALLY...

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IN NON DISASTER TIMES, THE RFU FOOD TRUCK PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF THE WORK RFU DOES. WE DO THIS THROUGH SERVING THOUGHTFULLY PRODUCED MEALS MADE FROM REGIONALLY SOURCED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS THE ROGUE VALLEY. THIS OFFERS THE COMMUNITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT RFU'S DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS AND THE NEIGHBORS UNITE NO COST, NO BARRIER FARMERS MARKET, ALL WHILE ALSO ENJOYING A HEALTHY MEAL. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES RFU'S PURCHASING POWER WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PRODUCERS WHILE SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ROBUST LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM. RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS WILL BE STRENGTHENED DUE TO THE CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS. IN THE EVENT OF A LOCAL DISASTER, RFU'S FOOD TRUCK HAS THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE THROUGH COOKING HOT MEALS FOR IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. IF A LOCAL CHEF OR RESTAURANT LOSES THEIR BUSINESS DUE TO DISASTER, THE FOOD TRUCK CAN PROVIDE A SPACE TO COOK FOR RELIEF EFFORTS AND HELP KEEP REVENUE COMING INTO THEIR SMALL BUSINESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,473,411
Program Service Revenue $78,590
Investment Income $400,223
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,952,224

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,660
Salaries & Benefits $1,582,587
Fundraising Expenses $64,720
Program Expenses $2,484,407
Other Expenses $1,860,254
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,446,501

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,952,224 $4,734,521 -0.6%
Expenses $3,446,501 $4,006,982 -0.1%
Net Income $-1,494,277 $727,539 -3.1%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
22
Volunteers
120

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
$333,594
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA LINDLEY-GUITIERREZ SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA WATSON CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINA BARKER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER FERGUSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$165,900 $31,534 $197,434
STU O'NEILL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$113,239 $22,921 $136,160
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 $1,952,224 $3,446,501 $11,824,960 $-1,494,277
2023 $4,734,521 $4,006,982 $13,168,462 $727,539
2022 $8,309,609 $5,263,950 $11,766,693 $3,045,659
2021 $18,274,099 $10,786,600 $8,561,837 $7,487,499
2020 $3,121,440 $2,072,486 $1,216,209 $1,048,954
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