2025-11-12T12:13:01-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 934157882 FOOD PARADIGM FOOD 9193424053 4700 Treys Court Apex NC 27539 Karla Wilson Co-executive Director 9196067592 2025-11-11 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.foodparadigm.org X X 79772 X 77337 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2435 79772 0 0 50000 2832 0 246 20522 73600 6172 0 15343 21515 0 21515 0 0 0 0 0 21515 0 0 0 21515 Food Paradigm is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its primary exempt purpose is to promote equitable food systems by providing education, training, and resources that empower individuals and communities to access, grow, and understand nutritious food. The organization conducts programs that include food literacy education, youth leadership development, community-based workshops, and partnerships with local schools and organizations to support food justice and sustainable food practices. A full-time staff member dedicated approximately 30% of their time to program services, focused on improving school food systems. Activities included managing relationships with schools to support improved food sourcing and service; leading outreach efforts to identify and cultivate school partnerships; providing direct consultation to schools on implementing food program improvements; and researching, planning, and designing implementation frameworks for three pilot school sites. 0 15000 15000 Thursall Celle Co-Executive Director and Board President 30 0 0 0 Karla Wilson Co-Executive Director and Board Secretary 40 50000 0 0 Beth Espitia Board Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Varsha Chawla Board of Directors 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NC Karla Wilson 4700 Treys Court Apex NC 27539 9193424053 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 0 0 77337 77337 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77337 77337 77337 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77337 2435 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 1 During the tax year, the organization received the following non-cash support: 1. Donated catering services for a fundraising event, valued at approximately $3,740. While in-kind services are not reported as revenue on Form 990-EZ in accordance with IRS Instructions, the organization acknowledges this contribution here in the interest of transparency and appreciation. 2. Donated floral arrangements, valued at $700 (FMV), provided for use at a fundraising event. 3. Donated use of event space, valued at $2,160 (FMV), for a fundraising event. These contributions helped reduce the organization's event costs and supported its mission-driven fundraising efforts. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Ticket Revenue for April Launch Event and Sneaker Ball Vision Dinner. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Communications;2228|Liability Insurance;2055|Office Expenses;1596|Professional Development;599|April Launch and Sneaker Ball Vision Dinner;10182|Payroll Tax;3862^Total;20522^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Adj for unrestricted net asset beg balance.