NORTHWEST HARVEST EMM

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1967

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THOMAS REYNOLDS

Phone

2066250755

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

NORTHWEST HARVEST EMM, founded in 1967, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $39.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $49.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS GROWING FOOD JUSTICE THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION. THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION IS ENDING HUNGER IN WASHINGTON STATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $38,398,503 Revenue: $4,764,848

NORTHWEST HARVEST COLLECTS FOOD AND CASH DONATIONS TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO FRONTLINE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALS AT NO CHARGE. DURING THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR, MORE THAN 20.1...

NORTHWEST HARVEST COLLECTS FOOD AND CASH DONATIONS TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO FRONTLINE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALS AT NO CHARGE. DURING THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR, MORE THAN 20.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:DISTRIBUTION - NORTHWEST HARVEST WAS PART OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON'S COORDINATED RESPONSE TO INCREASE FOOD SECURITY AND REDUCE ACCESS BARRIERS.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,646,520 Revenue: $0

ACCESS - WE EXPANDED ACCESS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR BY SERVING ADDITIONAL AREAS AND FACILITATED A CASH-EQUIVALENT PROGRAM WITH MAJOR CORPORATE SUPPORT AND BY...

ACCESS - WE EXPANDED ACCESS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR BY SERVING ADDITIONAL AREAS AND FACILITATED A CASH-EQUIVALENT PROGRAM WITH MAJOR CORPORATE SUPPORT AND BY ADDING VARIOUS COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATIONS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SITES, FAITH COMMUNITIES, SHELTERS & CLINICS) IN FOOD DELIVERIES IN SOUTH KING, PIERCE, YAKIMA & SPOKANE COUNTIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $758,108 Revenue: $0

PUBLIC POLICY - EXPANDED ACCESS TO SCHOOL MEALS SUCH THAT OVER HALF OF ALL WASHINGTON STUDENTS CAN ACCESS SCHOOL MEALS WITHOUT COST OR BARRIERS, INCREASED FUNDING FOR A STATE FOOD BOX PROGRAM THAT...

PUBLIC POLICY - EXPANDED ACCESS TO SCHOOL MEALS SUCH THAT OVER HALF OF ALL WASHINGTON STUDENTS CAN ACCESS SCHOOL MEALS WITHOUT COST OR BARRIERS, INCREASED FUNDING FOR A STATE FOOD BOX PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR OWNED FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE FOOD TO COMMUNITIES WITH HIGHER RATES OF HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY, SECURED A DIAPER SUBSIDY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN DEEPEST POVERTY THROUGH TANF, AND PASSED LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCESS FOR PEOPLE TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS IN-PERSON.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $33,361,045

Program Service Revenue $4,764,848

Investment Income $998,498

Other Revenue $100,251

TOTAL REVENUE $39,224,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $27,250,633

Salaries & Benefits $12,959,520

Fundraising Expenses $2,900,489

Program Expenses $42,803,131

Other Expenses $9,418,739

TOTAL EXPENSES $49,628,892

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$39,224,642	$61,541,308	-0.4%
Expenses	$49,628,892	$52,532,408	-0.1%
Net Income	$-10,404,250	$9,008,900	-2.2%

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

Independent Members

Employees

139

Volunteers

7756

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

$1,256,421

Total Directors

Key Employees

$391,857

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RACHEL BEDA MD	BOARD CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANIS WINDLAND	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN CAPLAN	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BREE BLACK HORSE	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LILIAN BRAVO	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEAL BOLING	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENISE CHEUNG	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE CROWSTON	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELANNIE CUNNINGHAM	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAMSO ISSAK	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AILEEN LUPPERT	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ESTHER MAGASIS	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MCQUILKIN	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN PRICE	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH SEIA	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEIDRA WAGER	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS L REYNOLDS	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$271,716	$39,133	$310,849
WAYNE SHORTER	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER THRU 07/23	40.00	Officer	$213,105	$23,771	$236,876
CYNTHIA L CHAVEZ	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER THRU 07/23	40.00	Officer	$196,697	$32,571	$229,268
LARISA L LUMBA	CHIEF FINANCE & OPERATION OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$160,313	$21,070	$181,383
PATRICIA VOGEL	CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER FROM 07/23	40.00	Officer	$139,355	$19,804	$159,159
LAURA HAMILTON EWING	CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER THRU 08/23	40.00	Officer	$110,817	$28,069	$138,886
LEILANI WILLIAMS	CHIEF EQUITY & PEOPLE OFFICER	40.00	Key Emp	$179,598	$21,398	$200,996
JAMES D GIBBS	CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00	Key Emp	$169,427	$21,434	$190,861
GARY NEWTE	DIR. OF SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT	40.00	Highest	$145,555	$34,113	$179,668
LAWANDA GRAHAM	DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	40.00	Highest	$136,833	$32,934	$169,767
JEANIE CHUNN	DIR. OF COMM. ENGAGEMENT THRU 12/23	40.00	Highest	$129,481	$21,709	$151,190
CARMEN MENDEZ	DIRECTOR OF HUNGER RESPONSE NETWORK	40.00	Highest	$124,278	$32,440	$156,718
LUISA AGUILAR	DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE (HR)	40.00	Highest	$119,289	$19,588	$138,877

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$39,224,642	$49,628,892	$93,064,540	$-10,404,250
2023	$61,541,308	$52,532,408	$102,171,236	$9,008,900
2022	$56,239,363	$53,296,001	$90,945,620	$2,943,362
2021	$96,557,942	$63,380,106	$90,036,518	$33,177,836
2020	$81,217,904	$54,799,415	$58,835,045	$26,418,489
2019	$61,680,176	$54,361,378	$27,692,565	$7,318,798
2018	$47,024,199	$48,153,646	$20,172,029	$-1,129,447