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Hartford Food System, Inc.
Hartford Food System, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Since 1978, Hartford Food System, Inc. has been dedicated to addressing problems of food security in Hartford. Our mission is to fight hunger and improve nutrition in our community. The goal is to have a healthy, culturally-responsive, resilient and sustainable food system that meets the needs of all community members. To do this, we implement programs that improve access to nutritious and affordable food, we help consumers make informed food choices, we advocate for a robust and economically sound food system, and we promote responsible food policies at all levels of government.
About
Policy/training, education & research: acts as a consultant for other organizations to aid them in setting up their own food systems and also provide nutrition awareness to individuals thru conferences, workshops, outreach & participating in food policy commissions.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Fight hunger & improve nutrition for the disadvantaged via sustainable, non-emergency strategies.programs are implemented to improve access to nutritious & affordable food, help consumers make informed food choices & advance responsible food policies at all levels of govt.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Fight hunger & improve nutrition for the disadvantaged via sustainable, non-emergency strategies.programs are implemented to improve access to nutritious & affordable food, help consumers make informed food choices & advance responsible food policies at all levels of govt.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CT.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 190 WETHERSFIELD AVENUE, HARTFORD, CT, 06114.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 24 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$20,606.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $364,647 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $51,920 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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