Urban Recipe
Urban Recipe
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About this organization
Mission
To partner with our members and supporters in creating food security, building community, and providing a platform for personal development while affirming dignity.
About
URBAN RECIPE FORMS AND OPERATES FOOD COOPERATIVES (CO-OPS) FOR UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH MEMBERSHIP IN A CO-OP, FAMILIES BECOME FOOD SECURE, JOIN A CARING COMMUNITY, AND GAIN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO APPLY WITHIN THE CO-OP AND IN THE LIVES OUTSIDE THE CO-OP. URBAN RECIPE (UR)FOOD CO-OPS ARE HIGHLY PARTICIPATORY WITH MEMBERS BEING ENCOURAGED TO TAKE OWNERSHIP IN THEIR CO-OP BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROCESS AND CO-OP GOVERNANCE. UR OPERATED THREE CO-OPS IN 2018 WITH UP TO FIFTY FAMILIES EACH. TWO CO-OPS ARE HELD AT URS HEADQUARTERS IN THE GRANT PARK SECTION OF METRO ATLANTA. ONE CO-OP TAKES PLACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF SOUTH ATLANTA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOCUSED COMMUNITY STRATEGIES. ANOTHER CO-OP IS PLANNED FOR 2019 AND WILL BE AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL IN METRO ATLANTA. UR ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING WORKSHOPS THREE TIMES A YEAR FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CO-OP MODEL. THERE ARE AS MANY 70 CO-OPS AROUND THE US AND TWO IN JAPAN THAT EXIST AS AN OUTGROWTH OF UR TRAINING.IN ADDITION TO FORMING AND OPERATING FOOD CO-OPS AND PROVIDING TRAINING FOR THE MODEL, UR HOSTS A WEEKLY COMMUNITY GATHERING AND MEAL CALLED THE WEDNESDAY LUNCH. LUNCH IS PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEER GROUPS AND IS OPEN TO ALL, BUT THE MAJORITY OF ATTENDEES ARE WOMEN AND MEN IN THE GRANT PARK SECTION OF ATLANTA EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To partner with our members and supporters in creating food security, building community and providing a platform for personal development while affirming dignity.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To partner with our members and supporters in creating food security, building community and providing a platform for personal development while affirming dignity.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of GA, as reported.
- The non-profit has a total of 5 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- 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 $34,679.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- 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 $201,626 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $47,675 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.