Nonprofit · EIN 26-4143394
FAIR FOOD NETWORK
Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,792,348 | $13,939,452 | -$147,104 | $18,002,438 | $5,306,272 | $12,696,166 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,997,054 | $12,976,853 | $1,020,201 | $17,121,148 | $4,572,219 | $12,548,929 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,323,202
- of which government grants
- $9,800,469
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $469,146
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,045,580
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $329,917
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,262,214
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,682,063
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,975
- Accounting fees
- $26,581
- Occupancy
- $90,125
- Travel
- $171,829
- Depreciation
- $17,421
- Program services (functional)
- $12,140,982
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,430,550
- Fundraising (functional)
- $367,920
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,121,148
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,002,438
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,306,272
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,696,166
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,723
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,300,470
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,818,196
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,877,970
- Gross receipts
- $13,792,348
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE KRAUSS | CEO Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $232,490 | $11,674 |
| HOLLY PARKER | CHIEF STRATEGY & PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $204,766 | $300 |
| CASSANDRA FLETCHER-MARTIN | VP OF FINANCE Key employee | 40 | $163,900 | $8,571 |
| MYKEL BOYD | VP OF PEOPLE & CULTURE Key employee | 40 | $163,900 | $8,506 |
| GARY APPEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIFF HAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENITA MELTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STEWART III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KWAKU OSEI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH L WIXSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| W DEWAYNE WELLS | PRESIDENTCHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WARMELS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE KRAUSS | CEO Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $224,177 | $11,159 |
| HOLLY PARKER | CHIEF STRATEGY & PROGRAM OFFI Officer | 40 | $162,177 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA FLETCHER-MARTIN | VP OF FINANCE Key employee | 40 | $147,749 | $7,322 |
| MYKEL BOYD | VP OF PEOPLE & CULTURE Key employee | 40 | $147,288 | $7,289 |
| JOEL MOYER | ACT SR DIRECTOR IMPACT INVEST Key employee | 40 | $142,770 | $7,077 |
| NOAH FULMER | SR DIRECTOR NATIONAL PARTNERS Key employee | 40 | $145,006 | $4,026 |
| MARK NICHOLSON | SR DIRECTOR POLICY Key employee | 40 | $126,502 | $6,264 |
| SANDRA DALEY MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STEWART III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIFF HAMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KWAKU OSEI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY APPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENITA MELTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESSA PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUDY VOODOO FE MATHELIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W DEWAYNE WELLS | PRESIDENTCHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WARMELS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1442 BRUSH ST STE 3, DETROIT, MI 48226-2286
- In care of
- % KATE KRAUSS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHERINE KRAUSS, 1442 BRUSH ST THIRD FLOOR, DETROIT, MI 48226
- Signed the 990
- KATE KRAUSS, CEO
- Phone
- (734) 213-3999
- Website
- WWW.FAIRFOODNETWORK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- The ALG Group
Mission
FAIR FOOD NETWORK IS ORGANIZED TO GROW COMMUNITY HEALTH, WEALTH, AND RESILIENCE THROUGH FOOD, TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHY FOOD, HELP LOCAL FOOD ECONOMIES THRIVE AND BUILD RESILIENCE IN LOCAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS.
Program accomplishments
- THE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS (DUFB)PROGRAM ENCOURAGES SNAP (FOOD PAYMENT ASSISTANCE) RECIPIENTS TO PURCHASE HEALTHY, FRESH PRODUCE BY MATCHING THEIR SNAP EXPENDITURES UP TO $20 WITH TOKENS THAT CAN BE REDEEMED TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE. THE PROGRAM, WHICH LAUNCHED IN 2009, USES A MODEL THAT IS CENTRALLY ORGANIZED BUT LOCALLY IMPLEMENTED. IT IS NOW OPERATIONAL IN FARMERS MARKETS AND GROCERY STORES ACROSS MICHIGAN.Expenses $6,848,778
- THE NUTRITION INCENTIVE HUB (HUB) THROUGH ITS COALITION OF PARTNERS SUPPORTS NUTRITION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REPORTING AND EVALUATION SUPPORT TO HELP STRENGTHEN NUTRITION INCENTIVE AND PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROJECTS, AS THEY WORK TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BY PROJECTS PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $3,558,465
- FAIR FOOD INVESTMENT INITIATIVE IS A PROGRAM OF FAIR FOOD NETWORK THAT OPERATES IN CONJUNCTION WITH FAIR FOOD FUND. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED VIA GRANTS FROM FAIR FOOD NETWORK AND/OR EQUITY AND DEBT INSTURMENTS FROM FAIR FOOD FUND UNIQUELY STRUCTURED FOR EACH INVESTMENT. OTHER BUSINESS ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE TO SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF THE INVESTEES.Expenses $1,733,739
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-4143394
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,002,438
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,792,348
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,792,348 | $13,939,452 | $18,002,438 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,997,054 | $12,976,853 | $17,121,148 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,278,165 | $14,776,568 | $17,548,588 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-4143394).
Questions about FAIR FOOD NETWORK
- What is the EIN of FAIR FOOD NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIR FOOD NETWORK is 26-4143394.
- Is FAIR FOOD NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to FAIR FOOD NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAIR FOOD NETWORK file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FAIR FOOD NETWORK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAIR FOOD NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FAIR FOOD NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHERINE KRAUSS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAIR FOOD NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $232,490 (KATHERINE KRAUSS, CEO).
- How much revenue does FAIR FOOD NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,792,348, expenses of $13,939,452 and total assets of $18,002,438 at year end.
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