2025-10-29T13:54:32-07:00 2024-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-01-01 852809644 WEGIVEASHARE Inc WEGI 8282145150 P O Box 2032 Asheville NC 28802 Aaron Grier Board Chair 8282145150 2025-10-29 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-10-29 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Equal Plates Project Aaron Grier 27 Church Street Asheville NC 28801 1889278 false X https://equalplatesproject.org X 2020 NC Equal Plates Project supports a connected community where farmers thrive by growing food for their neighbors and everyone - regardless of barriers - has access to quality, locally sourced meals. 7 7 15 500 0 0 394745 1360868 425506 526880 0 1347 1530 821598 1889278 0 0 358966 509162 0 41382 336818 503450 695784 1012612 125814 876666 341376 1245207 9460 41291 331916 1203916 Equal Plates Project supports a connected community where farmers thrive by growing food for their neighbors and everyone-regardless of barriers-has access to quality, locally sourced meals. Our work rests on three pillars: purchasing from small farms at fair prices, preparing scratch-cooked meals, and partnering with community organizations in Western North Carolina to nourish thousands of neighbors each week. false false 921825 0 526880 Meal Distribution In 2024, Equal Plates Project prepared and distributed 105,454 locally sourced, scratch-made meals to community groups facing food insecurity. Of these, 64% served low-income children and families, 14% seniors, 14% unhoused individuals, and 7% domestic safety shelters. Disaster Response Following Hurricane Helene, Equal Plates Project mobilized to triple meal production within one week, engaging 500 volunteers to prepare and deliver 4,000 meals each week from October through December to community members experiencing displacement, water outages, and loss of income. Local Farm Support Equal Plates Project prioritized sourcing from small, local farms in Western North Carolina, investing $90,000 across 20 farms in 2024. All purchases were made at fair market value, strengthening the regional food system while supplying nourishing ingredients for our meals. 921825 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 15 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false NC X X Madeline Holtzman 8282145150 27 Church Street Asheville NC 28801 Madeline Holtzman Executive Director 40.00 X 71289 0 0 Aaron Grier Chair 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Sims Vice Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 John Fleer Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Janet Moore Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Dan Murrey Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Kay West Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Gretchen Brown Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 71289 0 0 false false false 10000 39717 1311151 140 1360868 Meal Services 624210 311465 0 0 Healthy Opportunities Pilot 624210 215415 0 0 526880 Rebates 900999 1030 1030 0 0 Other Income 900999 500 500 0 0 1530 1889278 528410 0 0 71289 64160 3565 3564 389024 350121 19451 19452 48849 43963 2443 2443 9939 0 9939 0 35339 21774 1654 11911 4868 974 3894 0 15284 9711 5034 539 21671 19504 1084 1083 3786 3408 190 188 96 0 96 0 26608 23947 1330 1331 5691 5122 285 284 Food Supplies 303564 303564 0 0 Supplies and Materials 67663 67663 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance 4516 4064 226 226 Event Expense 4089 3548 197 344 336 302 17 17 1012612 921825 49405 41382 210228 848580 59866 223874 11776 201689 40712 71282 160977 341376 1245207 9460 41291 9460 41291 X 228706 1086944 103210 116972 331916 1203916 341376 1245207 876666 -4666 X true X false true false X 0 191583 34638 285417 289873 1360868 2162379 0 0 191583 34638 285417 289873 1360868 2162379 60575 2101804 0 0 1530 1530 2163909 1332854 X 0 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Rebates 2024: 1030. Description: Other Income 2024: 500. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 165926 26407 139519 35763 14305 21458 160977 Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm,reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c It is the policy of We Give A Share that the existence of any conflict of interests shall be disclosed before any transaction is consummated. It shall be the continuing responsibility of employees to scrutinize their transactions and outside business interests and relationships for potential conflicts and to immediately make such disclosures. Disclosure should be made according to WGAS standards. Transactions with related parties may be undertaken only if all of the following are observed: The related party is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction; A competitive bid or comparable valuation exists; and The organizations board has acted upon and demonstrated that the transaction is in the best interest of the organization. Disclosure in the organization should be made to the executive director (or if she or he is the one with the conflict, then to the board chair), who shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and if the matters are material, bring them to the attention of the board chair. The board shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to WGAS. The decision of the board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of WGAS and the advancement of its purpose. Pt VI, Line 18 The form 1023 and Form 990 are available upon request. The organization also puts a link to a PDF version of the Form 990 for public inspection directly on their website. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request.