Nonprofit · EIN 27-2252564
FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $696,980 | $554,642 | $142,338 | $405,291 | $97,641 | $307,650 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $496,622 | $527,694 | -$31,072 | $262,041 | $96,727 | $165,314 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $567,113 | $571,073 | -$3,960 | $317,309 | $120,923 | $196,386 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $685,112
- of which government grants
- $147,611
- Program service revenue
- $10,246
- Investment income
- $1,117
- Other revenue
- $505
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $189,081
- Other salaries and wages
- $125,851
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $356,840
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $591
- Accounting fees
- $32,327
- Occupancy
- $8,641
- Travel
- $19,122
- Program services (functional)
- $454,295
- Management and general (functional)
- $83,829
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,518
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $262,041
- Total assets, end of year
- $405,291
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $97,641
- Net assets, end of year
- $307,650
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $100,160
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $207,490
- Gross receipts
- $696,980
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELINE HANNAH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN MARCH) Officer | 40 | $126,500 | $3,795 |
| FAYE MACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH) Officer | 40 | $44,789 | $13,997 |
| DARNELL ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MISAK | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE ROACH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMILA MEDLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE COOKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARDO ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GUERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LAROCHELLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMAHA SELLASSIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANIE WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAYE MACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $123,000 | $3,690 |
| JACQUELINE HANNAH | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,995 | $3,480 |
| DARNELL ADAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MISAK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE VAL ROACH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMILA MEDLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE COOKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARDO ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GUERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LAROCHELLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMAHA SELLASSIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANIE WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RL CONDRA | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAYE MACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $117,875 | $3,690 |
| JACQUELINE HANNAH | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,768 | $3,367 |
| RICHARD DINES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNELL ADAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARDO ESPINOZA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMILA MEDLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA REBANAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANIE WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RL CONDRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE COOKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMAHA SELLASSIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LAROCHELLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GUERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1010 DALE ST N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55117-5603
- In care of
- % FAYE MACK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JACQUELINE HANNAH, 2801 HENNEPIN AVENUE SOUTH PMB 208, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408
- Signed the 990
- JACQUELINE HANNAH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (844) 324-2667
- Website
- FCI.COOP
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES TO BUILD A MORE JUST FOOD SYSTEM, PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT AS THEY ORGANIZE AND OPEN COMMUNITY-OWNED GROCERY STORES.
Program accomplishments
- FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE PROVIDED CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND NETWORK BUILDING TO STARTUP FOOD CO-OPS, INCLUDING BOARD DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY, SITE SELECTION, ORGANIZING WORK PLANS, ETC. FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE CO-HOSTED THE UP & COMING CONFERENCE FOR STARTUP FOOD CO-OPS. DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS FROM FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE ALSO PRESENTED AND FACILITATED WORKSHOPS AT OTHER EVENTS AND PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO STARTUP ORGANIZERS. WE CONTINUED AN ANNUAL SERIES OF LIVE WEBINARS ADDRESSING TOPICAL ISSUES FOR STARTUP ORGANIZERS CALLED FCI LIVE. WE HAD RECORD ATTENDANCE AND THE RECORDED WEBINARS ARE ACCESSED FOR FREE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. OUR PEER LEARNING GROUPS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO SERVE OVER 50 STARTUP CO-OPS FACING SIMILAR ORGANIZING ISSUES WHO MEET MONTHLY TO LEARN AND SHARE. THESE GROUPS HAVE BEEN TREMENDOUSLY SUCCESSFUL AND KEEP ORGANIZERS ENGAGED AND INFORMED, LEADING TO BETTER OUTCOMES. THE FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE PRODUCED EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR CO-OP ORGANIZERS IN A VARIETY OF MODES AND LAUNCHED A NEW CO-OP DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK TO HELP ALL STARTUPS FOLLOW BEST PRACTICES WHILE SERVING THEIR UNIQUE COMMUNITY. WE HOST A WEB-BASED "CLASSROOM" TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BOARDS OF DIRECTORS. WE COLLABORATE EXTENSIVELY WITH OTHER DEVELOPMENT CENTERS. FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE PROVIDED SUPPORT TO ABOUT 100 STARTUPS. SIX CO-OPS OPENED IN 2025.Expenses $454,295 · grants $2,000 · revenue $10,246
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 | 990 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
- 27-2252564
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $405,291
- Income (IRS master file)
- $696,980
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $696,980 | $554,642 | $405,291 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $496,622 | $527,694 | $262,041 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $567,113 | $571,073 | $317,309 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $492,562 | $534,822 | $300,111 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 27-2252564).
Questions about FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE is 27-2252564.
- Is FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE 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 FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JACQUELINE HANNAH.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,500 (JACQUELINE HANNAH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN MARCH)).
- How much revenue does FOOD CO-OP INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $696,980, expenses of $554,642 and total assets of $405,291 at year end.
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