2026-09-09T10:57:48-07:00 2025-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2025-01-01 852809644 WEGIVEASHARE Inc WEGI 8284123239 PO Box 2032 Asheville NC 28802 Aaron Grier Board Chair 8284123239 2026-09-09 true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2026-09-09 2025 Equal Plates Project Aaron Grier 315 Old Haw Creek Rd Asheville NC 28805 2073297 false X https://equalplatesproject.org X 2020 NC Equal Plates Project exists to support local farmers, address food insecurity, and build community through scratch-cooked meals. 7 7 15 500 0 0 1360868 1290448 526880 737558 27421 1530 15357 1889278 2070784 0 0 509162 706644 0 42742 503450 819268 1012612 1525912 876666 544872 1245207 2025850 41291 277062 1203916 1748788 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 1391958 0 737558 Meal Production and Distribution: In 2025, Equal Plates Project prepared and distributed 144,607 locally sourced, scratch-made meals to community partners facing food insecurity in WNC. - 45% served low-income children and families - 35% served shelters and individuals experiencing homelessness - 20% served low-income seniors Meals were distributed through partnerships with mission-aligned nonprofit and community organizations. Support for Local Farmers and Regional Food Systems: Equal Plates Project prioritized sourcing ingredients from small, local farms in WNC. In FY2025, the organization invested $271,233.52 across 20 local farms, representing approximately 52% of the organizations total ingredient budget. All purchases were made at fair market value, strengthening the regional food system while supplying nourishing, locally produced ingredients for program meals. Program Continuity and Capacity Building Following the Conclusion of HOP: Following the conclusion of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) in mid-FY2025 and associated funding reductions, Equal Plates Project invested in organizational capacity to continue meeting community food access needs. During FY2025, the organization: - Maintained operations across two commercial kitchens to sustain meal production and distribution - Signed a lease for a new kitchen and office facility at Haw Creek Commons - Began rennovation on the new commercial kitchen to increase long-term production capacity and expand the organizations ability to serve multiple counties in Western North Carolina. These investments positioned the organization to sustain and adapt programming. 1391958 true true false true false false false false false false true false false true 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 true 4 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 John Fleer 8282145150 315 Old Haw Creek Rd Asheville NC 28805 Madeline Holtzman Executive Director 40.00 X 81267 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 81267 0 0 false false false Cheney Brothers 195 Business Park Statesville NC 28677 Food Service Distributor 226805 1 8000 71143 1211305 3871 1290448 Meal Services 624210 352321 0 0 Healthy Opportunities Pilot 624210 385237 0 0 737558 27421 0 27421 6102 8000 2513 3589 0 3589 1038 1038 1038 Cash Back Rewards 900999 52 0 0 52 Insurance Proceeds 900999 10678 0 0 10678 10730 2070784 737558 0 42778 81266 73140 4063 4063 574917 517424 28747 28746 50461 45414 2524 2523 22216 0 22216 0 10906 8007 1032 1867 4711 942 3769 0 7003 4812 1929 262 30838 27754 1542 1542 4203 4013 96 94 699 0 699 0 34934 31441 1747 1746 7576 6818 379 379 Food Supplies 576748 576748 0 0 Supplies and Materials 76020 76020 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance 15866 14279 793 794 Bad Debt Expense 21474 0 21474 0 6074 5146 202 726 1525912 1391958 91212 42742 848580 252618 1267421 223874 64842 11776 1500 411970 75645 160977 336325 103144 1245207 2025850 41291 52100 118318 106644 41291 277062 X 1086944 1670402 116972 78386 1203916 1748788 1245207 2025850 544872 X true X false true false X 0 34638 285417 289873 1360868 1290448 3261244 0 0 34638 285417 289873 1360868 1290448 3261244 31113 3230131 27421 27421 0 1530 10730 12260 3300925 2077552 0.97860 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Rebates 2024: 1030. Description: Other Income 2024: 500. Description: Cash Back Rewards 2025: 52. Description: Insurance Proceeds 2025: 10678. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false true 0 false false false false false 0 Pt II-B Line 1 Equal Plates Project sent a single email communication encouraging supporters to contact their representatives in support of the Health Opportunities Pilot (HOP)s continuation. 0 0 246241 54188 192053 165729 21457 144272 336325 Operating ROU Asset 102644 Security Deposit 500 103144 Operating Lease Liability 106644 106644 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.