LOS ANGELES, CA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES OF LA DBA FOOD ACCESS LOS ANGELES, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $9.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $17.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 88% operating deficit.
FOOD ACCESS LA'S MISSION IS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS AND FRESH FOOD ACCESS, PROMOTE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND SUPPORT CALIFORNIA SMALL AND MID-SIZE FARMS.
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EIGHT FARMERS' MARKETS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA TO PROVIDE FRESH FOOD ACCESS TO LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS. EACH MARKET IS OPERATED FOR A PORTION OF ONE DAY EACH WEEK YEAR-ROUND...
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EIGHT FARMERS' MARKETS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA TO PROVIDE FRESH FOOD ACCESS TO LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS. EACH MARKET IS OPERATED FOR A PORTION OF ONE DAY EACH WEEK YEAR-ROUND. SUBSEQUENTLY IN AUGUST 2025, THE ORGANIZATION OPENED THEIR NINTH FARMERS' MARKET IN LOS ANGELES.
THE ORGANIZATION'S POMPEA SMITH GOOD COOKING/BUENA COCINA PROGRAM EDUCATES CALFRESH ELIGIBLE ADULTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION ESSENTIALS AND HEALTHY PREPARATION OF MEALS. THIS IS PURSUANT TO...
THE ORGANIZATION'S POMPEA SMITH GOOD COOKING/BUENA COCINA PROGRAM EDUCATES CALFRESH ELIGIBLE ADULTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION ESSENTIALS AND HEALTHY PREPARATION OF MEALS. THIS IS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMING PROVIDES FARMERS' MARKET ADULT CLASSES SHOWCASING IN-SEASON FARM FRESH PRODUCE FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS PROGRAMING PROVIDING FARMERS' MARKET KIDS' CULINARY CLASSES SHOWCASING IN-SEASON FARM FRESH PRODUCE FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE. THE ORGANIZATION'S POMPEA SMITH GOOD COOKING/BUENA COCINA PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOM TO 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS PROGRAM IS AN EXTENSION OF THE GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTRY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SHOPPERS THAT MATCHES CAL FRESH BENEFITS SPENT AT ITS FARMERS' MARKETS. THE NEW LA COUNTY MARKET MATCH PROGRAM, INTRODUCED IN...
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SHOPPERS THAT MATCHES CAL FRESH BENEFITS SPENT AT ITS FARMERS' MARKETS. THE NEW LA COUNTY MARKET MATCH PROGRAM, INTRODUCED IN 2022 AND ADMINISTERED BY FOOD ACCESS LA,EXPANDS THE MARKET MATCH PROGRAM TO OTHER REGIONAL MARKET OPERATORS, CORNER STORES, AND POP-UP PRODUCE STANDS. THIS PROGRAM HAS TWO MAIN FUNDING SOURCES: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) / LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MARKET AND THE FEDERALLY FUNDED GUS SCHUMACHER NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE ECOLOGY CENTER. FOOD ACCESS LA ALSO OFFERS WEEKLY INCENTIVES TO COMPTON COLLEGE STUDENTS AT THE COMPTON COLLEGE MARKET WITH ARPA FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY COMPTON COLLEGE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO RECEIVES SUPPORT THROUGH CEDARS-SANAI, KAISER PERMANENTE, AND OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATION GRANTS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $9,045,371 | $6,184,473 | +0.5% |
| Expenses | $17,047,991 | $5,777,640 | +2.0% |
| Net Income | $-8,002,620 | $406,833 | -20.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| DANIELLE FORBES | CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMAND DAWKINS | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA RODRIGUEZ | TREASURER | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN GOLDFEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMILLE HALLIBURTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURYN TYRELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINA O'CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTHER VARET | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MINH PHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA BUCHANAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISE PEARLSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JALEN MARABLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY LAO | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BENNY TRAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRISSOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
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$129,137 | $7,027 | $136,164 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,045,371 | $17,047,991 | $6,531,823 | $-8,002,620 |
| 2024 | $6,184,473 | $5,777,640 | $2,048,806 | $406,833 |
| 2023 | $3,970,642 | $4,260,817 | $1,787,043 | $-290,175 |
| 2022 | $3,130,946 | $3,333,838 | $1,115,611 | $-202,892 |
| 2021 | $4,136,825 | $4,852,147 | $1,232,799 | $-715,322 |
| 2020 | $4,310,365 | $2,970,006 | $2,131,089 | $1,340,359 |
| 2019 | $1,727,414 | $1,702,269 | $379,590 | $25,145 |
| 2018 | $1,750,393 | $1,689,585 | $362,931 | $60,808 |
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