2024-11-11T09:51:43-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 263662215 FOOD WORKS FOOD 6183703287 PO Box 3855 Carbondale IL 62902 Jennifer Paulson Executive Director 6183703287 2024-11-12 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Food Works PO Box 3855 Carbondale IL 62902 633141 0 X www.fwsoil.org X 2008 IL Food Works is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable food economy in Southern Illinois. Through farmer training and consumer education, Food Works promotes long-term farming networks that create healthy soils, healthy food, and healthy communities in the 23 counties that make up Southern Illinois. 4 0 10 0 0 0 423434 633141 0 0 0 0 0 0 423434 633141 42873 64934 0 0 69776 231868 0 0 11255 180153 101186 292802 397988 130632 235153 148632 565316 18000 18000 130632 547316 X Food Works is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable food economy in Southern Illinois. Through farmer training and consumer education, Food Works promotes long-term farming networks that create healthy soils, healthy food, and healthy communities in the 23 counties that make up Southern Illinois 0 0 24890 33629 1. Operated the Carbondale Community Farmers Market (winter season market) providing the community with access to fresh, locally grown food. Served approximately 45 vendors and 4600 community members. 39498 101396 2.Administrative set up of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at local farmers markets and double value assistance for low income community members who buy from farmers markets. Provided support services for farmers markets to be able to accept SNAP, including healthy eating incentives. Operated the program at 8 farmers markets, serving 12,534 customers and 1,273 vendors. 1732 5220 3. Supported the development of sustainable farmers through the Southern Illinois Farming Alliance. Held workshops, field days and other educational events (Farm Crawl) on sustainable farming and small business practices. Served approximately 175 people. 32926 105547 Farm Beginnings(R), an intensive training program for beginning and transitional farmers, which aims to create financially solvent and flourishing local farms through education and mentorship. 10 farms completed the program in 2023. 164506 34960 364720 Food Works Mobile Farmers Market is a farmers market on wheels that connects food insecure communities with fresh, healthy foods produced by local farmers. In late 2023 the market began operations with one location per week. 197432 34960 470267 263552 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 10 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 IL X Jennifer Paulson 6183703287 PO Box 3855 Carbondale IL 62902 X Jennifer Paulson Executive Director 40 0 X 42089 0 0 Libby Ervin Assistant Director 40 0 X 41881 0 0 Jennifer Duensing Coordinator of Farmer Training Programs 30 0 X 35758 0 0 Karen Jensen-Britton Farmers Market Assistant 15 0 X 24397 0 0 Kyle J McAdams Office Assistant Extra Help 10 0 X 23580 0 0 Elizabeth Mikso-DeRuntz Project Manager 10 0 X 8994 0 0 Samantha Mauro Mobile Farmers Market Assistant 10 0 X 4378 0 0 Ellen Esling Carbondale Community Farmers Market Manager 10.00 0 X 2737 0 0 Marjorie Sawicki Program Director Farm Beginnings 10 0 X 2085 0 0 Regan W Roberts Market Assistant Extra Help 5 0 X 1736 0 0 Mark Fisher Carbondale Commuity Farmers Market Assistant 1.00 0 X 252 0 0 Dr Jeb Asirvatham Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Marika Josephson President 2 0 X 0 0 0 Ruth Hambleton Treasurer 2 0 X 0 0 0 Kathryn Head Secretary 2 0 X 0 0 0 187887 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1460 0 599602 32079 0 633141 General revenue generated from Farm Works fund raising activities 900099 0 0 0 0 Link Match Funds 424480 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 633141 0 0 0 34960 34960 29974 29974 0 0 0 0 187887 80337 96795 10755 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 119 119 0 0 43862 43862 0 0 5823 5823 2301 2301 0 0 0 0 0 0 4603 4103 500 3748 3748 10397 10397 3568 3568 6124 6124 616 616 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3501 3501 Link Match and vendor reimbursement 60505 60505 0 0 397988 263552 123181 11255 148632 383658 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 190562 8904 181658 0 0 0 0 0 148632 565316 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18000 18000 18000 18000 X 0 0 0 0 130632 547316 130632 547316 148632 565316 X 235153 0 0 0 0 181531 X 0 0 0 X 24026 16707 27630 423434 633141 1124938 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24026 16707 27630 423434 633141 1124938 0 1124938 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1124938 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 190562 0 8904 181658 0 0 0 0 181658 1 LEAF 8975 HWY 45 N Tunnel Hill IL 62972 820929251 34960 This sub grant is in support of local farmers who supply fresh produce for local farmers' markets and the mobile food market program in Southern Illinois 0 1 Southern Illinois Farm Beginnings offers a variety of stipends for enrolled students and speakers/instructors who are a part of the program. Stipends are predetermined by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development (BFRDP) grant. Stipends are paid directly to students completing the program. 15 29974 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Food Works maintains a close working relationship with Little Egypt Area Farmers (LEAF). Food Works organizes the market outlet for about 20 area food farmers who are members of LEAF. They provide the produce and other food products that improves local accessibility to healthy food. Financial record of payment to LEAF is tracked using QuickBooks Online and is in accordance with a subcontract agreement. Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Added a small van for transporting supplies to farmers' markets. Added kitchen equipment. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 As a result of a strategic plan implemented in 2023, the nature of membership was changed in 2023. Food Works accepts donations in place of memberships. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Prior to filing, copies of 990 were provided to board members for review and discussion at their regular board meeting held 11/6/2024. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflicts of interests are discussed at board meetings and via email chains. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Compensations are determined by internet search of similar positions, and budget obligations. Board then considers the request of the Executive Director and votes to approve or disapprove salary request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All forms of governance, COI and 990 reporting are open for public inspection upon request from Administrative Director Jennifer Paulson. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Down payment on Mobile Market Food Van $101,500 Investment in a smaller van, kitchen appliances, and office equipment $80,158 Extension to file was done under a separate request. This return is not late.