Totals
- Total revenue
- $239,114
- Total expenses
- $306,340
- Contributions and grants received
- $238,776
- Grants paid
- $63,889
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2
- Other revenue
- $336
- Total assets, end of year
- $194,262
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,941
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $190,321
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $159,550
- Management and general expenses
- $59,136
- Fundraising expenses
- $87,654
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $159,550
Program services were 52.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$2,122
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1b · Membership dues
$0
-
1c · Fundraising events
$0
-
1d · Related organizations
$0
-
1e · Government grants (contributions)
$0
-
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$236,654
-
1g · Noncash contributions included above
$0
-
3 · Investment income
total $2 · related or exempt $2 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
5 · Royalties
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $0 · personal property $0
-
7c · Gain or loss
securities $0 · other assets $0
-
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$0
-
10a · Gross sales of inventory
$336
-
10b · Cost of goods sold
$0
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $336 · related or exempt $336 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
11d · All other revenue
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0 · program services $0
-
2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $63,889 · program services $63,889
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0 · program services $0
-
4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0 · program services $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $90,000 · program services $30,000 · management and general $30,000 · fundraising $30,000
-
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
7 · Other salaries and wages
total $33,635 · program services $31,235 · management and general $2,400 · fundraising $0
-
8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
9 · Other employee benefits
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
10 · Payroll taxes
total $9,503 · program services $4,900 · management and general $2,308 · fundraising $2,295
-
11a · Fees: management
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11b · Fees: legal
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $8,563 · program services $0 · management and general $8,563 · fundraising $0
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $88,167 · program services $27,328 · management and general $5,673 · fundraising $55,166
-
12 · Advertising and promotion
total $882 · program services $803 · management and general $0 · fundraising $79
-
13 · Office expenses
total $6,735 · program services $1,238 · management and general $5,383 · fundraising $114
-
14 · Information technology
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
15 · Royalties
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $489 · program services $0 · management and general $489 · fundraising $0
-
17 · Travel
total $157 · program services $157 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $35 · program services $0 · management and general $35 · fundraising $0
-
20 · Interest
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
23 · Insurance
total $4,285 · program services $0 · management and general $4,285 · fundraising $0
-
24e · All other expenses
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $264,385 · end of year $99,470
-
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $2,458 · end of year $90,410
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $4,021 · end of year $4,382
-
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$7,150
-
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$7,150
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $13,318 · end of year $3,941
-
18 · Grants payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $159,301 · end of year $84,111
-
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $98,245 · end of year $106,210
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Food Equality Initiative fights for nutrition security and health equity for all.
Activities or mission (Part I)
Food Equality Initiative fights for nutrition security and health equity for all through providing home delivery of shelf stable food and local produce to those experiencing food insecurity and have a medically-required diet.
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Food is Medicine Home Program (Signature Program) Food Equality Initiative's (FEI) Food is Medicine Home Program remains the cornerstone of its mission to bridge the gap between health and food access. Through this home delivery model, FEI provides culturally appropriate and medically-tailored groceries directly to households managing chronic health conditions and dietary restrictions. In 2024, FEI delivered 9,298 pounds of safe, nutritious food-enough for 7,748 meals-to 124 households. By partnering with the Kansas City Food Hub and purchasing directly from local growers, FEI not only ensured a steady supply of nutrient-dense, farm-fresh produce but also strengthened the local food economy. This model reduces barriers such as transportation and mobility limitations while upholding dignity, choice, and access to high-quality foods that support better health outcomes.
Expenses $111,685 · Grants $63,889
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Nutrition Education Beyond food access, FEI is dedicated to equipping families with the knowledge and tools to make the most of their food resources. Through practical nutrition education initiatives, participants learn how to prepare meals that align with their health needs and cultural preferences, making healthy eating both accessible and sustainable. These educational efforts help individuals manage chronic conditions more effectively, improve overall dietary quality, and foster greater food confidence in their households. By pairing nutrition education with direct food access, FEI reinforces the long-term impact of its Food is Medicine approach, helping families build healthier habits that last.
Expenses $31,910
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Research & Awareness In 2024, FEI deepened its commitment to understanding and addressing the root causes of food insecurity through community-driven research and awareness efforts. The organization initiated participatory research to engage residents in shaping more responsive, inclusive food programs that reflect lived experiences and community priorities. These insights guide FEI's advocacy and program development, ensuring its strategies are grounded in real-world needs. Through partnerships with healthcare providers, local farmers, and funders, FEI amplified awareness of the critical link between food access and health equity; continuing to influence systems change in Kansas City and beyond.
Expenses $15,955
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
-
Erin Martinez
CEO
- Total calculated
- $90,000
- From this org
- $90,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
-
Leigh Wagner
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Nancy Venneman
Vice President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Bo Govea
Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Stann Tate
Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Mari Marroquin
Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Amanda Owen
Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Brittany Duncan
Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Michael Jensen
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kris Troy
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 12 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source object
- 202543169349307079
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