Sustainable Food Center Inc
Sustainable Food Center Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Sustainable Food Center transforms the food system to nourish our health, land, and livelihoods. From seed to table, SFC creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy food choices and to participate in a vibrant local food system. Through organic food gardening, relationships with area farmers, interactive cooking classes and nutrition education, children and adults have increased access to locally grown food and are empowered to improve the long-term health of our community and our environment.
About
Farm Direct: The Farm Direct Program is SFC's core 'seed to table' philosophy at work. By organizing weekly farmers' markets, Farm Direct gives local growers direct access to urban residents in demand of freshly harvested produce. Through direct marketing projects, like farm-to-cafeteria, farm-to-school and farm-to-work. Farm Direct additionally connects local farmers with worksites, health agencies, local businesses and schools to provide fresh produce and strengthen the local economy. Farm Direct affects positive change in Central Texas by involving farmers and consumers in a broad effort to promote reliable and nourishing local food sources while helping to sustain our environment.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of sustainable food center is to cultivate a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. sfc envisions a food-secure community where all children and adults grow, share, and prepare healthy, local food.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The mission of sustainable food center is to cultivate a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. sfc envisions a food-secure community where all children and adults grow, share, and prepare healthy, local food.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as TX.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 2921 EAST 17TH STREET BUILDING C, AUSTIN, TX, 78702.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 55 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$158,043.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- 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 $1,540,151 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $211,100 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 has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.