Nonprofit · EIN 45-3973268
FOOD LITERACY CENTER
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95818
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,357,862 | $1,361,559 | -$3,697 | $3,038,142 | $99,681 | $2,938,461 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $873,056 | $1,156,847 | -$283,791 | $3,021,815 | $79,657 | $2,942,158 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,121,646
- of which government grants
- $732,038
- Program service revenue
- $221,060
- Investment income
- $15,156
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $186,432
- Other salaries and wages
- $571,279
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $864,104
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $47,496
- Occupancy
- $10,963
- Travel
- $8,409
- Depreciation
- $12,046
- Program services (functional)
- $1,117,854
- Management and general (functional)
- $111,606
- Fundraising (functional)
- $132,099
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,021,815
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,038,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $99,681
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,938,461
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $95,213
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,793,089
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,145,372
- Gross receipts
- $1,357,862
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 369
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER K STOTT | CEO Officer | 40 | $172,168 | $14,264 |
| FELICIA JAMES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTY LOW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA ROSENBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA HOLLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEILANI PANEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER K STOTT | CEO Officer | 40 | $167,121 | $10,027 |
| FELICIA JAMES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTY LOW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA ROSENBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA HOLLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401A MCCLATCHY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95818-2806
- In care of
- % AMBER STOTT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 170 Sandburg Dr, Sacramento CA 95819
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMBER K STOTT, 401A MCCLATCHY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95818
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Amber Stott, 170 Sandburg Drive, Sacramento CA 95819
- Signed the 990
- AMBER K STOTT, CEO
- Phone
- (916) 476-4766
- Return prepared by
- THE PUN GROUP LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-3973268 or by the name FOOD LITERACY CENTER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES. WE TEACH CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COOKING, NUTRITION, GARDENING, AND ACTIVE PLAY TO IMPROVE OUR HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMY.
Program accomplishments
- FOR 42% OF SACRAMENTO ELEMENTARY CHILDREN WHO ARE FOOD AND NUTRITION INSECURE AND AT RISK FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASE, FOOD LITERACY CENTER IS THE ONLY PROVIDER OF HANDS-ON FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES AND BUILD HEALTHY HABITS. WE SHOW UP EVERY DAY WITH JOY AND BRAVERY TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, INCLUSIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR KIDS WHO NEED IT MOST. WE INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES! WE TEACH CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COOKING, NUTRITION, GARDENING, AND ACTIVE PLAY TO IMPROVE LIFELONG WELLNESS.WE CREATE POWER THROUGH KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION TO BUILD FLOURISHING AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.WHERE YOU LIVE AFFECTS HEALTH. FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION CREATES FOOD EQUITY, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES AT HIGHEST RISK FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASES. BY TEACHING YOUNG STUDENTS HOW TO GROW, COOK, AND EAT THEIR VEGETABLES, WE'RE ESTABLISHING HEALTHY HABITS THAT SUPPORT A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.BE PART OF THE SOLUTION: MAKE A DONATION OR VOLUNTEER. EMAIL: [email protected]Expenses $864,633 · revenue $179,521
- THE OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET SERVES 1,500 VISITORS WEEKLY, IT ADDRESSES LOCAL FOOD DESERTS BY OFFERING FRESH PRODUCE FROM SMALL, DIVERSE FARMS. THE MARKET SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY MATCHING EBT (FOOD STAMPS) SALES UP TO $20, ALIGNING WITH THE CENTER'S MISSION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND COMMUNITY HEALTH.OUR ANNUAL REPORT IS PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AND LISTS PROGRAM EVALUATION DATA AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.Expenses $253,221
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
- 45-3973268
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,038,142
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,357,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,357,862 | $1,361,559 | $3,038,142 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $873,056 | $1,156,847 | $3,021,815 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,315,777 | $742,529 | $3,277,080 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Amber Stott | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-3973268).
Questions about FOOD LITERACY CENTER
- What is the EIN of FOOD LITERACY CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOD LITERACY CENTER is 45-3973268.
- Is FOOD LITERACY CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FOOD LITERACY CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOOD LITERACY CENTER 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 LITERACY CENTER 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 FOOD LITERACY CENTER 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 FOOD LITERACY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMBER K STOTT.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOOD LITERACY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,168 (AMBER K STOTT, CEO).
- How much revenue does FOOD LITERACY CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,357,862, expenses of $1,361,559 and total assets of $3,038,142 at year end.
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