2026-02-17T14:21:11-08:00 2025-07-31 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRES 050550052 STUART D JAEGER CPA A PROF CORP 23161 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 204 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364 990 2024-08-01 471615623 FOODCYCLE FOOD 3238979696 1949 NORTH WILTON PLACE LOS ANGELES CA 90068 NANCY BEYDA Executive Director 2026-02-17 true true STUART D JAEGER P01447710 8187271040 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z NANCY BEYDA 1949 NORTH WILTON PLACE LOS ANGELES CA 900683626 1163388 false X FOODCYCLELA.ORG X 2014 CA FOODCYCLE'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND PREVENT FOOD WASTE BY RECOVERING SURPLUS EDIBLE FOOD AND REDISTRIBUTING IT AT NO COST TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FOOD-INSECURE COMMUNITIES ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 8 7 10 265 0 327020 363774 843651 792188 185 7426 0 1170856 1163388 0 0 370910 589007 0 7618 322829 432883 693739 1021890 477117 141498 603931 947541 2880 204992 601051 742549 X FOODCYCLE'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND PREVENT FOOD WASTE BY RECOVERING SURPLUS EDIBLE FOOD AND REDISTRIBUTING IT AT NO COST TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FOOD-INSECURE COMMUNITIES ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY. false false 828937 792188 FOODCYCLE'S PRIMARY PROGRAM RECOVERS SURPLUS EDIBLE FOOD FROM GROCERY STORES, FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, MANUFACTURERS, FARMS, AND FOOD SERVICE BUSINESSES AND REDISTRIBUTES IT FREE OF CHARGE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FOOD-INSECURE POPULATIONS. FOODCYCLE OPERATES DAILY RECOVERY AND DELIVERY ROUTES USING TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, COORDINATING PICKUPS, AGGREGATION, AND DELIVERY TO OVER 200 FOOD PANTRIES, SHELTERS, AND COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION SITES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025, FOODCYCLE DIVERTED MORE THAN 11 MILLION POUNDS OF EDIBLE FOOD FROM LANDFILLS AND DISTRIBUTED THE EQUIVALENT OF MORE THAN 9 MILLION MEALS TO FOOD-INSECURE COMMUNITIES. 60250 FOODCYCLE SUPPORTS ITS FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, MUNICIPALITIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES MORE THAN 265 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY TO ASSIST WITH FOOD RECOVERY AND DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS AND UTILIZES THE CAREIT APP TO TRACK FOOD DONATIONS, COORDINATE LOGISTICS, AND SUPPORT REGULATORY REPORTING RELATED TO FOOD RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS. FOODCYCLE ALSO PROVIDES OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FOOD DONORS AND RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT SAFE FOOD HANDLING, EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION, AND ONGOING PARTICIPATION IN FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAMS. FOODCYCLE ADVANCES ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BY REDIRECTING SURPLUS FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DISPOSED OF IN LANDFILLS, REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD WASTE. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES OFF-GRID REFRIGERATED STORAGE AND LOW-EMISSION OR ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO SUPPORT CLIMATE-SMART FOOD RECOVERY AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS. FoodCycle carries out its mission through a coordinated food recovery and redistribution system serving communities across Los Angeles County. The organization rescues surplus edible food that would otherwise be disposed of from grocery stores, food distributors, manufacturers, farmers markets, and food service businesses and redistributes it at no cost to nonprofit organizations serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.FoodCycle operates daily recovery and delivery routes using trained staff drivers and volunteers. Recovered food is aggregated, temporarily stored when necessary, and delivered to a network of nonprofit partners, including food pantries, shelters, after-school programs, and community distribution sites. FoodCycle emphasizes equitable access by prioritizing service in communities most impacted by food insecurity.To support efficient operations and accountability, FoodCycle utilizes the Careit app to coordinate logistics, track food donations, and document recovery and distribution activity. This system supports operational planning and assists partner organizations and municipalities with record-keeping related to food recovery requirements.FoodCycle also engages and trains volunteers to assist with food recovery and distribution activities and provides outreach and technical assistance to food donors and recipient organizations related to safe food handling and ongoing participation in food recovery programs.In addition to addressing food insecurity, FoodCycle advances environmental sustainability by diverting surplus food from landfills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food waste. The organization incorporates climate-smart practices into its operations, including the use of off-grid refrigerated storage and low-emission or electric vehicles where feasible. 889187 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 10 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false true false false false X 8 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X X NANCY BEYDA 3236464362 1949 NORTH WILTON PLACE LOS ANGELES CA 900683626 NANCY BEYDA Executive Dir. 30.00 0.00 X X 26000 0 0 ALEX ROSE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNETTE SIKAND Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GWENDOLYN YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY WALSH BOARD CHAIR 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PEGGY DICAPRIO Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KEVIN SMOTHERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LELIA SCHEU BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 26000 0 false false false 0 363774 125663 363774 PROGRAM FOOD RECOVERY 900099 792188 792188 792188 7426 7426 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1163388 799614 0 0 0 0 26000 26000 0 520911 520911 0 0 42096 42096 0 0 44413 44413 0 0 0 79281 13930 65301 50 0 3619 2734 606 279 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118294 118294 0 INSURANCE - LIABILITY 54969 53575 1394 AUTO EXPENSE 36437 36437 INSURANCE - WORKERS COMP. 26315 26315 SOFTWARE EXPENSE 21215 6070 11070 4075 48340 42825 2301 3214 1021890 889187 125085 7618 120637 348009 0 0 49742 0 0 0 0 10000 818811 279021 483294 539790 0 0 0 0 0 603931 947541 1902 2880 203090 2880 204992 X 601051 742549 601051 742549 603931 947541 141498 X X false true X true false X 302020 226612 177210 281520 265800 1253162 0 0 302020 226612 177210 281520 265800 1253162 0 1253162 13 7 11 185 7426 7642 0 86294 61811 351899 843651 777305 2120960 3381764 0.37060 0.44490 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 803811 264021 539790 15000 15000 539790 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 1253 DEFERRED INCOME FOR CHANGE IN METHOD 44651 DEFERRED REVENUE 133823 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 23363 203090 1163388 1163388 1163388 1021890 1021890 1021890 X 2 125663 FAIR MARKET VALUE false true false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES OF THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING IT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THIS IS ANNUALLY ATTESTED TO IN WRITING BY THE BOARD MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS DETERMINED USING AN INDEPENDENT PERSON, COMPARATIVE DATA, AND THE DETERMINATION WAS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b COMPENSATION FOR THE SOLE KEY EMPLOYEE WAS DETERMINED USING COMPARATIVE DATA, AND THE DETERMINATION WAS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FOODCYCLE MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WHISTLEBLOWER, DOCUMENT RETENTION/DESTRUCTION, GIFT ACCEPTANCE, COMPENSATION POLICIES, AND ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Form 990, Part XII, Line 1 THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FROM THE CASH BASIS TO THE ACCRUAL BASIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2025. THIS CHANGE WAS MADE ACCORDING TO REV. PROC. 2024-23 AND IS REPORTED ON THE ATTACHED FORM 3115 "APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD." AS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE JULY 31, 2024 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON THE CASH BASIS WERE COMPARED TO THOSE ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS, IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO METHODS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENCE IN NET ASSETS WAS $59,533 IN POSITIVE ADJUSTMENTS WHICH WILL INCREASE INCOME ON THE TAX RETURN. THIS AMOUNT WILL BE SPREAD OVER THE NEXT 4 YEARS AS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS.