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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1827133

FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44103

Financials

$322K$195K2022$533K$397K2023$400K$635K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$400,126$634,733-$234,607$467,599$255,302$212,297
June 30, 2024990$532,698$397,210$135,488$1,290,760$843,856$446,904
June 30, 2023990$322,210$195,030$127,180$1,427,502$1,116,086$311,416
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,519
of which government grants
$25,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
-$103,167
Net gain from sales of assets
-$103,167
Net income from sales of inventory
$449,774
Other revenue
$449,774

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$60,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,200
Other salaries and wages
$24,095
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$94,295
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$24,913
Occupancy
$2,150
Travel
$1,895
Depreciation
$24,656
Program services (functional)
$482,448
Management and general (functional)
$152,285

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,290,760
Total assets, end of year
$467,599
Total liabilities, end of year
$255,302
Net assets, end of year
$212,297
Land, buildings and equipment
$42,909
Net assets without donor restrictions
$212,297
Gross receipts
$4,515,108
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
OH

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID SOKOLLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$70,200
ASH O'CONNORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC DIAMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HEATHER ADELMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA REESETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
YAEL REICHLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID SOKOLLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$52,462
ASH O'CONNORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PATTY AJDUKIEWICZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN BROWNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ISMAIL SAMADTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ZAC RHEINBERGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID SOKOLLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$52,000
ASH O'CONNORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC DIAMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HEATHER ADELMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA REESETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
YAEL REICHLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 603075, CLEVELAND, OH 44103-0075
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAN BROWN, 4540 COMMERCE AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44103
Signed the 990
DAN BROWN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(440) 775-6219
Return prepared by
CORRIGAN KRAUSE

Mission

TO FACILITATE THE PROCESSING AND TRANSPORATION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD TO LOCAL MARKETS IN OHIO

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO EXPAND ACROSS OHIO, ADDING MORE SCHOOLS, STORES, AND RESTAURANTS TO ITS BASE OF CUSTOMERS SERVED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DID SOME RESTRUCTURING IN ORDER TO CREATE EFFICIENCIES AND PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE.
    Expenses $482,448 · grants $60,000 · revenue $346,607

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-1827133
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$467,599
Income (IRS master file)
$4,515,108

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$400,126$634,733$467,599XML
990June 2024$532,698$397,210$1,290,760IRS
990June 2023$322,210$195,030$1,427,502XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 82-1827133).

Questions about FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE

What is the EIN of FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE is 82-1827133.
Is FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE 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 FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAN BROWN.
Who are the officers and directors of FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,200 (DAVID SOKOLL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FOREST CITY FOOD COLLECTIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $400,126, expenses of $634,733 and total assets of $467,599 at year end.

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