2024-11-13T14:02:21-07:00 2023-12-31 311717077 Support Kansas City 6750 Antioch Road Suite 305 Merriam KS 66204 990 2023-01-01 472377396 FOOD EQUALITY INITIATIVE INC FOOD 8168000884 10000 Marshall Dr Lenexa KS 66215 Leigh Wagner President 9135938766 2024-11-13 1 1 Karen Cubbage P01286851 9138314752 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Erin Matinez 10000 Marshal Dr Lenexa KS 66215 347856 0 X www.foodequalityinitiative.org X 2014 KS Food Equality Initiative fights for nutrition security and health equity for all through increasing access to nourishing food as medicine. 10 10 3 15 0 0 618550 347856 996 0 0 0 0 0 619546 347856 254924 112724 0 0 285934 137889 3136 0 81200 190276 151824 734270 402437 -114724 -54581 332577 270864 20450 13318 312127 257546 Food Equality Initiative fights for nutrition security and health equity for all through increasing access to nourishing food as medicine. 0 0 175734 112724 0 Food Equality Initiative (FEI) fights for nutrition security and health equity for all. The Food Is Medicine Access Program (FIMAP) is FEI's direct service program that provides clients who qualify as food insecure with a monthly voucher of $155 to $250 and home delivery of voucher-purchased and self-selected food from 2 online marketplaces. Selected foods met their diet and preference needs. In 2023, FEI provided 700 nourishing food deliveries to clients enrolled in FIMAP. With increased access to appropriate foods that "opened the door ... to try different styles of gluten-free foods that are delicious and healthy," clients were able to improve their quality of life. One client reported "It's one of those too good to be true moments! But it really is true!" FEI received recognition for its local impact when awarded the Heart of the Community Award from CareSource. 50210 0 0 Food Equality Initiative provided nutrition education through its Free-From Podcast episodes. In 2023, the podcast had nearly 1000 downloads of which the episode Sugar, School Lunch, and the Farm Bill was the most popular. Further education included website blog posts, one of which was Healthy Habits for Heart Health, and enhancements to the resources section of the website. Educational resources were not limited to nutrition education, but also included recipes, health and wellness information, gardening tips, and information around additional assistance. 25105 0 0 Food Equality Initiative's collaborative research with Northwestern University, Baylor/Texas Children's Hospital, and University of Kansas Health System strengthens its evidence-based approach as a follow up study to its initial research study with Stanford University. The studies assess nutrition intervention methods for patients with food allergies. Groundwork for applying for GusNIP funding began in 2023 through establishing working agreements with the Kansas City Food Hub and Food Connect. FEI's advocacy efforts served as a voice for low-income individuals diagnosed with diet-treated and managed conditions through raising awareness about the various challenges and barriers to accessing safe, diet-appropriate food. 0 0 0 251049 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 1 7 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Erin Martinez 9135934492 12460 Parkhill St Overland Park KS 66213 Erin Martinez CEO 40 0 X 90000 0 0 Alicia Poole President 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Kristie Sigler Vice President 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Sandy Neuman Treasurer 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Alex Hoskovec Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Leigh Wagner Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Bo Govea Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Nancy Venneman Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Stann Tate Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mari Marroquin Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 90000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17909 329947 347856 0 0 0 0 0 0 347856 0 0 0 X 112724 112724 90000 30000 30000 30000 37358 35230 2128 0 10531 5652 2585 2294 22699 22699 2719 2719 0 0 90625 43284 2331 45010 872 872 7291 1898 5168 225 864 864 71 71 2324 726 646 952 3767 3767 Shipping 20592 20592 0 0 402437 251049 70188 81200 289783 264385 1527 2458 37500 0 0 0 0 0 0 3767 4021 9838 9838 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 332577 270864 20450 13318 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20450 13318 X 80866 159301 231261 98245 312127 257546 332577 270864 -54581 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 217732 688732 1122711 618550 347856 2995581 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 217732 688732 1122711 618550 347856 2995581 930747 2064834 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 35 5125 0 0 5184 3000765 3339 0.68810 0.64478 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 2019: Write off of prior year accounts payable; 2020: Write off of prior year accounts payable; 2021: Prior period refunds and payroll correction. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 1 107 0 0 0 0 0 107 0 Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 Food Equality Initiative participated in federal-level lobbying activities by signing letters of support to include sesame as the 9th food allergen thus it must be indicated on ingredient labels, submitted a comment letter for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), signed the Food Allergy Collaborative letter to the FDA docket supporting nasal epinephrine, and signed the CSPI petition for sugar targets. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9838 9838 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Assistance provided includes subsidized access to nourishing food as medicine, education, and advocacy. 700 0 112724 Fair market value. Assistance provided including, but not limited to items such as gluten-free breads, pastas, baking mixes, and flour; allergen-free, low-sugar, and low sodium snacks such as granola bars, breakfast bars, seed bars, popcorn, and pretzels; dairy-free milk alternatives; egg-free substitutes such as applesauce; protein sources such as beef jerky, variety of nut and seed butters; and ready meals such as soups and Indian lentils and rice. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 - Procedures for monitoring: There are three qualifications for services: (1) Screen positive for food insecurity (low-income), (2) Reside in Jackson county MO, or Johnson or Wyandotte counties KS, and (3) require food as medicine. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b There were no Committee meetings in 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Board members are emailed a draft of the 990 before the 990 is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization requires all officers and board members to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest statement. Should any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters in the affected relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 When establishing compensation for officers and other positions the board referenced the UMKC Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership salary survey report. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Upon Request Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Marketing and contract services.