FOOD FORWARD INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

FOOD FORWARD INC

EIN 90-0678872 · Food Programs (K30)

What they do

FOOD FORWARD FIGHTS HUNGER and PREVENTS FOOD WASTE BY RESCUING FRESH SURPLUS PRODUCE, CONNECTING THIS ABUNDANCE WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, and INSPIRING OTHERS to DO THE SAME.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders23 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$99.04spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$0.90of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.10in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $281,897 for RICHARD NAHMIAS (FOUNDER/CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$195,263,115

Expenses$193,381,743

Annual surplus $1,881,372 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$1,789,350 · 0.9% of expenses

Grants paid$955,866,180 · 494.3% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

Reported executive compensation (total)$149,696 · 0.1% of expenses

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Revenue$195,263,115

Expenses$193,381,743

Assets$19,019,673

Income$202,859,503

Contributions$193,836,648

Grants given$955,866,180

Average grant$690,156

Management and general$1,789,350

Executive compensation (total)$149,696

Stocks and bonds$13,443,966

Accounting fees$153,701

Investing fees$91,225

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

RICHARD NAHMIASFOUNDER/CEO · 40 hrs/week $281,897Base $226,957 · Other $54,940

KRISTEN JOHNSONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 50 hrs/week $202,957Base $190,534 · Other $12,423

JENNIFER COXCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER · 50 hrs/week $177,763Base $161,139 · Other $16,624

JODI JACOBSENDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES · 45 hrs/week $170,361Base $129,110 · Other $41,251

DIANE HELFREYDIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING · 50 hrs/week $155,720Base $137,369 · Other $18,351

AMIR ZAMBRANOMANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS · 50 hrs/week $133,519Base $128,518 · Other $5,001

NKEMDILIM NWOSUDIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS · 55 hrs/week $132,123Base $121,134 · Other $10,989

SAMANTHA TESLIKDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS · 42 hrs/week $125,501Base $107,824 · Other $17,677

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (23)

RICHARD NAHMIASFOUNDER/CEO

KRISTEN JOHNSONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

JENNIFER COXCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

JODI JACOBSENDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

DIANE HELFREYDIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

AMIR ZAMBRANOMANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

NKEMDILIM NWOSUDIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

SAMANTHA TESLIKDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

SHARI LEINWANDBOARD MEMBER

ROB VALENCIABOARD CHAIR (THRU 6/18/24)

PAMELA SCHWARTZBOARD MEMBER

NEIL HALTRECHTBOARD MEMBER

MARK RHEINSECRETARY (THRU 3/31/24)

JIM BERLINERBOARD MEMBER

JEFF HARRISBOARD CHAIR (AS OF 6/19/24)

JEDD GOLDBOARD MEMBER

JASON CRAYNETREASURER

DONELLA WILSONSECRETARY (AS OF 4/1/24)

DAVID LAKEBOARD MEMBER

CINDY LEEBOARD MEMBER

CHRISTY CHINBOARD MEMBER

BRIAN LAZARUSBOARD MEMBER

BETTY ZAMORANO-PEDREGONBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2011
Location: 7412 FULTON AVENUE STE 3, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
County: Los Angeles
In care of: RICHARD NAHMIAS
Primary officer: RICHARD NAHMIAS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@foodforward.org Phone(818) 764-1022

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
NTEE classification: Food Programs (K30)
IRS tax category: Food Programs
Grant-giving organization: Yes