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Project Feast

Project Feast

Kent, WA 98032
Tax ID46-2005131

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About this organization

Revenue

$188,207

Expenses

$201,832

Website

projectfeast.org

Mission

TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS BY PROVIDING PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY AND TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPLORING ETHNIC CULTURE, AND CUISINE.

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DURING 2018, PROJECT FEAST'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: I. PROVIDING PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT IN FOOD INDUSTRY: THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS 18-WEEK CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM AS WELL AS UBUNTU STREET CAF AND CATERING IN KENT, WA. THEY ACCEPT REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FROM LOW INCOME BACKGROUNDS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT USING THEIR CULINARY SKILLS AS APPRENTICES. ONCE THEY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM, THEY RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FROM HIGHLINE COLLEGE, WHICH CAN BE CONVERTED TO ACADEMIC CREDITS IF THEY CHOOSE TO ENROLL IN THE COLLEGE IN THE FUTURE. IN 2018, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED TRAINING SERVICES TO 11 REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FROM 6 COUNTRIES: ETHIOPIA, MEXICO, CHINA, KENYA, INDIA, AND PUERTO RICO. 9 OUT OF 11 APPRENTICES GRADUATED AND MOST FOUND EMPLOYMENT OR STARTED THEIR OWN FOOD BUSINESS. II. COMMUNITY EVENTS TO FACILITATE INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE: IN ALL, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED OVER 5,000 EXPERIENCES CENTERED AROUND THE CUISINE OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS THROUGH OUR VARIOUS EVENTS AND CATERING... 1. MIGRATING MEALS - FEATURED 10 RESTAURANTS OWNED/OPERATED BY REFUGEE/IMMIGRANTS IN SEATTLE AND SOUTH KING COUNTY. 150 GUESTS IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA EXPERIENCED A NEW CUISINE, MET THE REFUGEE/IMMIGRANT CHEF OR OWNER, AND DISCUSSED A TOPIC OF IMPORTANCE. 2. JOURNEY TO PEACE - 100 PEOPLE EXPERIENCED A NATIVE AMERICAN FEAST CEREMONY, MET PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES, HEARD LIFE EXPERIENCES OF PEOPLE OF REFUGEE/IMMIGRANT BACKGROUND, OR NATIVE AMERICAN, AFRICAN AMERICAN, OR CAUCASIAN HERITAGE. 3. POP-UP EVENTS - OVER 200 PEOPLE EXPERIENCED A LUNCH OR DINNER AT 7 POP- UP EVENTS THAT CENTERED AROUND OUR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT PARTICIPANTS' CUISINE OR EXPERIENCE. 2 EVENTS WERE FOCUSED ON FEEDING THOSE WHO WERE FACING HOMELESSNESS. 2 OTHER EVENTS WERE OFFERED FOR FREE SO THAT EVEN THOSE WHO COULD NOT AFFORD 40 FOR A POP-UP DINNER COULD STILL EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL CUISINE. 4. CATERING - OVER 5000 GUESTS WERE FED THROUGH OUR REVENUE GENERATING CATERING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S CATERING FEATURES THE DISHES OF OUR APPRENTICES.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “To transform the lives of refugees and immigrants by providing pathways to sustainable employment in the food industry and to enrich our community through exploring ethnic culture, and cuisine.”.

When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “To transform the lives of refugees and immigrants by providing pathways to sustainable employment in the food industry and to enrich our community through exploring ethnic culture, and cuisine.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as WA.
  • The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 202 W GOWE ST STE L, KENT, WA, 98032.
  • As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 8 employees on their payroll.
  • 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 $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$13,625.
  • The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2013.
  • 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 $123,207 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $12,366 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.

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