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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1963684

CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC

Tax-exempt · SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078

Financials

$250K$260K2023$361K$376K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$360,569$376,325-$15,756$0$0$0
December 31, 2023990$249,700$260,267-$10,567$18,393$169$18,224
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$280,025
Program service revenue
$78,410
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,134
Other revenue
$2,134

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,900
Other salaries and wages
$49,833
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$144,844
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,541
Occupancy
$15,139
Travel
$6,131
Program services (functional)
$323,681
Management and general (functional)
$52,644

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,393
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$360,569
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
NY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THEODORA FONTASMANAGING DIRECTOR
Officer
40$86,900
PAULINE LEVEQUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DESHI SINGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNY DUTTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTIN SOONG RAPOPORTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
OLIVIA CHESSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THEODORA FONTASMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$65,993
PAULINE LEVEQUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$1,150
DESHI SINGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNY DUTTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTIN SOONG RAPOPORTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
OLIVIA CHESSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7 TAYLOR RD, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078-2225
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
152 W 13th Street, New York NY 10011
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
THEODORA FONTAS, 7 TAYLOR ROAD, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
OLIVIA CHESSE, 152 W 13th Street, New York NY 10011
Signed the 990
OLIVIA CHESSE, BOARD MEMBER
Phone
(914) 602-3386
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

Mission

WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERSONAL IMPACTS OF SUSTAINABLE EATING. COLLABORATING WITH CHEFS AND FARMERS, OUR TEAM EMPOWERS PEOPLE AND CONNECTS COMMUNITIES TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE FOOD DECISIONS THROUGH OUR EVENTS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, AND MEDIA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • GENERAL PROGRAMS - WE OPERATE WEEKLY CLASSES CENTERED AROUND GROWING FOOD TEACHING STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 - 15.
    Expenses $171,343
  • CHEFS FOR KIDS - CHEFS FOR KIDS IS OUR YOUTH PROGRAM AIMED AT EDUCATING NYC STUDENTS ON FOOD SUSTAINABILITY, NUTRITION, AGRICULTURE, AND CULINARY SKILLS. THROUGH WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, WE BRING OUR CHEF EDUCATORS TO COMMUNITY CENTERS AND SCHOOLS AND TEACH 1-1.5 HOUR CLASSES FOCUSED ON TEACHING STUDENTS ALL ABOUT FOOD FROM SEED TO PLATE. IN ADDITION TO IN-CLASSROOM LESSONS, WE INSTRUCT OUR STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY GARDENS AS WELL. IN 2022 WE BEGAN 2 COMMUNITY GARDENS TO COMPLEMENT OUR STANDARD YOUTH CLASSES. OUR STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SEASONALITY, HEIRLOOM VARIETIES OF SEEDS, WHAT COMPOSTING IS AND HOW TO DO IT, THE IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS, HOW FOOD GROWS, HOW TO HARVEST IT, AND OF COURSE HOW TO COOK IT, AMONGST A VARIETY OF OTHER FOOD TOPICS.
    Expenses $95,608 · revenue $78,411
  • FOOD AND WINE EVENTS - OUR FOOD AND WINE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON WHAT EATING SUSTAINABLY MEANS. WE PARTNER WITH CHEFS AND FARMERS IN THE NY AREA TO DESIGN AND EXECUTE DINING EXPERIENCES THAT INTRODUCE OUR GUESTS TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCERS AND PRACTICES. OUR FOOD AND WINE EVENTS ARE TICKETED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
    Expenses $56,730

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1963684
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Income (IRS master file)
$360,569

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$360,569$376,325$0XML
990December 2023$249,700$260,267$18,393XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: OLIVIA CHESSE
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: OLIVIA CHESSE
December 31, 2021≤ $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 85-1963684).

Questions about CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC

What is the EIN of CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC is 85-1963684.
Is CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHEFS FOR IMPACT 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 CHEFS FOR IMPACT 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 CHEFS FOR IMPACT 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 CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THEODORA FONTAS.
Who are the officers and directors of CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,900 (THEODORA FONTAS, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CHEFS FOR IMPACT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $360,569, expenses of $376,325 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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