Nonprofit · EIN 82-4630058
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · BETHESDA, MD 20827
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,160,498 | $1,124,305 | $36,193 | $474,328 | $84,915 | $389,413 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $891,903 | $921,586 | -$29,683 | $398,633 | $45,413 | $353,220 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,160,498
- of which government grants
- $745,950
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $113,073
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $155,115
- Other salaries and wages
- $555,921
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $822,231
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $160
- Accounting fees
- $49,065
- Occupancy
- $964
- Travel
- $6,944
- Depreciation
- $887
- Program services (functional)
- $891,112
- Management and general (functional)
- $221,139
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,054
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $398,633
- Total assets, end of year
- $474,328
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $84,915
- Net assets, end of year
- $389,413
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,870
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $140,123
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $249,290
- Gross receipts
- $1,160,498
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 34
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANYA CHIEJINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,167 | $0 |
| MASSA CRESSALL | ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $35,005 | $944 |
| MIKE HOUSTON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SYNKOSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE MEDINA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZA GONZALEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN SCHAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK CHESSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY NEVETT BAZIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA MENDELSON FORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN POSTON TRAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSA CRESSALL | ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,032 | $7,128 |
| HEATHER BRUSKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $14,984 | $434 |
| KIMBERLEY MCBRIDE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN POSTON TRAVIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HOUSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZA GONZALEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN SCHAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK CHESSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY NEVETT BAZIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SYNKOSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 34412, BETHESDA, MD 20827-0412
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 4825 CORDELL AVENUE NO 204, BETHESDA MD 20814
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELIZABETH TEUWEN, PO BOX 34412, BETHESDA, MD 20827
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- SHARON FEUER GRUBER, 2319 PEGGY LANE, SILVER SPRING MD 20910
- Signed the 990
- JESSICA SYNKOSKI, VICE CHAIR
- Phone
- (301) 637-7071
- Website
- WWW.MOCOFOODCOUNCIL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THOMPSON GREENSPON
Mission
MCFC BUILDS AN EQUITABLE, RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION, TRANSFORMATION, AND CULTIVATION.MCFC ENVISIONS A VIBRANT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS HEALTHY FOR OUR COMMUNITY, ECONOMY, AND ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- FOOD SECURITY - THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD SECURITY PLAN WAS RELEASED IN 2017, AND SERVES AS THE BLUEPRINT FOR HOW EVERY LOCAL BUSINESS, NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND RESIDENT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ENSURING ALL MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO SUFFICIENT, NUTRITIOUS FOOD. MCFC'S NETWORK INCLUDES MORE THAN 75 FOOD ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND HUNDREDS OF FOOD SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO CONVENE ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY NEEDS. MCFC REGULARLY LEADS CONVERSATIONS AMONG REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NONPROFIT PARTNERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.Expenses $403,972 · grants $11,483
- GENERAL PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY-WIDE EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON THE FOOD SYSTEM ELEMENTS HOLISTICALLY IN ORDER TO CULTIVATE A MORE RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE, AND EQUITABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.Expenses $180,655 · grants $50,140
- POLICY - THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN URBAN AND RURAL POLICY AND PROCESS CHANGE.Expenses $148,964 · grants $49,050
- FOOD ECONOMY - THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL FOOD ENTREPRENEURS, RETAILERS, RESTAURATEURS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUSINESSES, AND THE EXPANSION OF THE MOCO MADE PROGRAM. THROUGH THE MOCO MADE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF THE MORE THAN 75 MONTGOMERY COUNTY-BASED FOOD BUSINESSES AND FARMS THROUGH CONNECTIONS TO NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, NEW INDIVIDUAL, RETAIL, AND WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND EVENTS, AND MORE.Expenses $95,230 · grants $2,400
- FOOD COUNCIL - THE FOOD COUNCIL PROGRAM MANAGES THE RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND PARTICIPATION OF 25 VOLUNTEER COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO BRING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE, LEADERSHIP, AND NETWORK ENGAGEMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK.Expenses $32,947
- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - MCFC SEEKS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY RELATED TO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, BY COLLABORATING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS AND POLICYMAKERS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT WILL PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY IN OUR FOOD SYSTEM.Expenses $15,127
- FOOD EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION'S FOOD EDUCATION INITIATIVES ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE EATING HABITS OF THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK, OR PLAY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. THIS ENCOMPASSES EDUCATION RELATED TO GARDENING AND AGRICULTURE, FOOD SAFETY, NUTRITION, COOKING, SHOPPING FOR AND PREPARING FOOD, AND WASTE AVOIDANCE. HAVING ACCESS TO FOOD EDUCATION AND RESOURCES WILL EMPOWER MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES THAT SUPPORT THEIR HEALTH, COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $14,217
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
- 82-4630058
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $474,328
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,160,498
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,160,498 | $1,124,305 | $474,328 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $891,903 | $921,586 | $398,633 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $982,040 | $924,921 | $449,684 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: SHARON FEUER GRUBER | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 82-4630058).
Questions about MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC is 82-4630058.
- Is MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELIZABETH TEUWEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,167 (NANYA CHIEJINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,160,498, expenses of $1,124,305 and total assets of $474,328 at year end.
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